Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights Prediction: Roosters will secure a crucial win

Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights will battle it out in the second preseason game of the National Rugby League. The two teams started their preseason with a defeat. Which team turns things around? I will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities. 

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters started their preseason against St. George Illawarra Dragons and lost. In a 26-8 contest, Sydney Roosters struggled in each half, scoring four goals. However, a look at the Roosters run of matches into this contest saw them lose three, two against the Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers. In the meantime, this team has won four of their last home matches, their lone defeat coming against the Canberra Raiders last September. 

Newcastle Knights

Newcastle Knights played Parramatta Eels in their first preseason game and they lost. In an 18-44 contest, this team had a struggling start, losing 4-22 in the first half and despite scoring 14 in the second half, they ended up losing by 8 goals in that half. In the meantime, the Newcastle Knights have lost consecutive matches, the first against the NQ Cowboys in the round ⅛ of the playoffs last season. Away from home, Newcastle Knights have won one and lost four of their last five matches, with their lone victory against South Sydney Rabbitohs. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Newcastle Knights are just far from it from what I saw from them last season, and despite showing character in some games, they still do not look confident enough. Looking at the Sydney Roosters side, they are going through a rough run of games, but when it mattered, this team has consistently shown class and competitiveness. As the better team, I will back Sydney Roosters to secure their first win in this preseason. 

Our first option is handicap W1(-3.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 46.5 with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is away team totals under 20.5 with odds at 1.78 on Betway