
The NRL Round 18 match between the Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers features as Bettingpro.com.au’s best bet for Friday June 30.
Bet Of The Day June 30 – read on below for our reasoning behind today’s best bet.
Key Points
- 13 of the last 16 meetings between the teams have seen Under 38.5 points
- Panthers are conceding an average of 12.5 points per game this season
- Storm have conceded 6, 6 & 10 points in their last three games
- Panthers have seen Under 38.5 points in seven of their last 10 games
- Storm have seen Under 38.5 points in four of their last six games
We’re off to the NRL for today’s best bet as the Storm and Panthers collide in a huge top four showdown at Marvel Stadium.
These are the two best defensive teams in the NRL, so we’ll be betting accordingly and backing Under 38.5 total points for our best bet.
Melbourne and Penrith traditionally play low-scoring games, with 13 of the last 16 meetings between the teams producing Under 38.5 points.
The Panthers have been the benchmark in all areas over the last few years, but especially defensively. They are conceding an average of just 12.5 points per game in 2023.
Meanwhile, the Storm’s defence has improved significantly over the last few weeks, with the team leaking 6, 6 & 10 points in their last three games.
All up, the Storm have seen Under 38.5 points in four of their last six games and the Panthers have gone under in seven of their last 10.
With Nathan Cleary sidelined with injury, I can’t see the Panthers scoring too many points on the road. Penrith’s rock-solid defence should also ensure the Storm don’t go crazy.
This has all the makings of another low-scoring affair between two of the premiership favourites for 2023.
BET OF THE DAY JUNE 30 👇