Looking for a way to get into this weekend’s NRL action, but don’t have the time to examine the form guide, Facebook pages, Fox Sports website, or watch the Channel Nein Sports news to help with your selections? Of course you can always try the excellent NRL Tipping Club and you should. But if none of those options work for you The Gurgler website is here and nothing if not helpful, so to help the keen NRL punter we offer up our 2026 NRL Round 24 Bets Analysis with Best Bets.
We’ve done the math and the homework of all our stats and offer up just our favourite suggested bet in each game. Then roll them up in a mega multi at the end.
2026 NRL Round 24 Bets & Best Bets
Here is our one betting special for every game this weekend.
Odds courtesy of Sportsbet and correct at time of use.
THU 8PM – PENRITH v ROOSTERS @ CommBank Stadium
Best Bet: Tribet (10.5) – Either side to win by 10 or less @ $1.81
Two great stats here – one for each side. Penrith have won 13 of the last 14 v Roosters, but then Penrith have only won two of their last ten on a Thursday. And another key injury in Yeo out for Penrith. Plus form-wise, the Roosters have won seven straight and Penrith have won just three of their last seven. Too many considerations to go straight out, so chickening out with a margin bet.
FRI 6PM – MANLY v DOLPHINS
Best Bet: Jamayne Isaako to Score 12+ Points @ $1.80
The Dolphins may be in much better form, but they have been flogged twice in their two meetings with Manly at Brookvale, so there is some uncertainty. What is certain is that the ever-reliable Jamayne Isaako will probably be just that again. He’ll be good for a try or two, given Manly have a weakness in that position scoring against them, and surely there’s a swag of goals coming too, even if the Dolphins don’t win.
FRI 8PM – BULLDOGS v SOUTH SYDNEY @ Accor Stadium
Best Bet: Bulldogs to win @ $1.57
Bulldogs are going good enough, 6 wins from their last eight matches, and a close loss to the in-form Roosters last weekend. Plus, Bulldogs have won all five home games this season v Sydney teams. Souths meanwhile are woeful on a Friday, away on a Friday and way on a Friday to Sydney teams.
SAT 3PM – CRONULLA v CANBERRA
Best Bet: Pick Your Own Line – Canberra +12.5 Start @ $1.77
Cronulla have more to play for finals-wise, but perhaps the Raiders will be playing out of fear, of their coach. Cronulla have a good record in general but were well beaten by the Dolphins in their last Saturday game at Shark Park. Cronulla have also lost their last two games at Shark Park on a Saturday to Canberra too. Canberra aren’t bad on a Saturday this season – Canberra have won 6 of 8 games on a Saturday in 2026. But still, Cronulla should win, so points start for Canberra it is.
SAT 5:30PM – PARRAMATTA v NORTH QLD
Best Bet: Parramatta to win @ $2.49
Parramatta have a really good record against the Cowboys, and their match against South Sydney was good for the last 60 minutes. Parramatta have won three in a row v North Queensland and have won all four games v North Queensland at CommBank Stadium and have won 6 of their last 7 home games (any ground) v Cowboys. Also, Parramatta have won 15 of 18 home games on a Saturday at CommBank Stadium. The Cowboys did well to bounce back from conceding 82 points v Roosters by beating the Titans comfortably, but they are hard to trust two weeks in a row.
SAT 7:30PM – BRISBANE v WAHS
Best Bet: Warriors -3.5 Start for Second Half @ $1.71
Form says that the Broncos probably won’t beat the Warriors, and the Wahs will have plenty of support too. The Broncos might be up for this game at least until half time like last weekend but forgetting how to win might mean another second half fade. So who better to take advantage than the Warriors – the best second half team in the competition with a record of W14 D3 L3. Went with the points start for value.
SUN 2PM – NEWCASTLE v GOLD COAST
Best Bet: Total Match Points – Over 49.5 @ $1.82
By nearly every measure Newcastle should win this game. But the Titans aren’t as bad away from home interstate as you’d presume. Whilst not the best record, Gold Coast have scored two big wins away in NSW this season, beating the Eels by 42 points and Dragons by 20. Given Newcastle get some attacking weapons back, and the Gold Coast can score away on a Sunday, we’ll take the overs.
SUN 4PM – WESTS TIGERS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA @ CommBank Stadium
Best Bet: St George Illawarra to win @ $1.91
A smart man said more than a month ago that the Tigers wouldn’t win another game, and he’s probably going to be right. Both sides have bad stats but the Dragons at least look ok for form.
2026 NRL Round 24 Bets Mega Multi
Add all the specials together for turning $1 into plenty. But gamble responsibly, by betting within your limits and ignoring our tips all together.
$1 for $134
All odds correct from Sportsbet as of Tuesday 4th August
2026 NRL Round 24 Helpful Betting Stats
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