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Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels Tips - The Pryce is right for Newcastle
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- Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels expert predictions for Saturday’s Round 17 NRL game
- Kick off is at 5:30 PM at McDonald Jones Stadium
- Former Huddersfield Giant Will Pryce to boost Newcastle's attack.
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Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels, Round 17 2024 - Expert Prediction
Nothing can split Newcastle and Parramatta as both teams are fighting to get themselves out of a slump. Newcastle have made some moves after the bye and are at home so backing them to cover the measly 1.5-point line as favourites is the probable bet.
- Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels, Round 17 2024 - Expert Prediction
- Head to Head
- Newcastle Knights Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Newcastle Knights Team News
- Newcastle Knights Team List
- Parramatta Eels Form Analysis & Betting Trends
- Parramatta Eels Team News
- Parramatta Eels Team List
- Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels NRL 2024 Round 17 FAQ’s
Parramatta have looked a little better in attack since Mitch Moses returned but it hasn’t helped their horrendous defence which is going to take a long time to fix and it likely in the too hard basket for 2024.
Newcastle have brought in young British half Will Pryce who has 5 tries, 7 try assists and 7 linebreaks in NSW Cup this season and is tipped to spark the fireless Knights attack and aid them inscoring over 23.5 points.
Pryce will be looking for his power runners and their is noone in the Newcastle squad that has been hitting the line harder than second rower Dylan Lucas who is tipped to get his fourth try in 3 games against a tired Parramatta defence.
- Parramatta have won just 1 of their past 8 games this season.
- Will Pryce has had 4 try assists and 7 tackle bust in his past 4 games in NSW Cup.
- Parramatta allow a league-worst 6.8 linebreaks per game.
- Dylan Lucas has scored 3 tries in the past 2 games for Newcastle.
Head to Head
Parramatta have won the past 6 games against Newcastle, bringing the Eels head-to-head record against the Knights to 21 wins with Newcastle just one victory ahead with 22, since 1988.
The Knights and Eels played just once last season with Parramatta blasting past Newcastle 43-12 with King Gutho scoring a triple.
Newcastle Knights Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 3-2 | 2-3 |
2024 Betting Trends
| $10 ML | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| -23.2 | 5-9 | 5-5 | 1-3 |
The Knights got their season on track with 4 consecutive wins but a tough run in the schedule playing Canterbury, Melbourne and Penrith has them derailed again after three straight losses.
Newcastle are down in 12th after their second bye of the season with just 6 wins on the year. They have struggled to control the territory in their matches and have not had enough attacking ball, unable to slow their opponents down and stop them getting down field. Newcastle allow the most opposing run metres than any team in the NRL, averaging 1521.1 run metres against per game.
Missing star fullback Kalyn Ponga has hurt them every week as they find it difficult to break their opponents line, averaging just 3.8 linebreaks per game, the least of any team in the NRL.
Newcastle Knights Team News
Exciting British talent Will Pryce will make his NRL debut at the No.6 pairing up with Jackson Hastings in the halves as Jack Cogger gets dropped.
Fletcher Sharpe will remain at fullback with David Armstrong still in the reserves. Jayden Brailey will start on the bench with Phoenix Crossland in at hooker.
Newcastle Knights Team List
1. Fletcher Sharpe
2. Enari Tuala
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Greg Marzhew
6. Will Pryce
7. Jackson Hastings
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Phoenix Crossland
10. Leo Thompson
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Dylan Lucas
13. Adam Elliott
Interchange
14. Jayden Brailey
15. Daniel Saifiti
16. Kai Pearce-Paul
17. Brodie Jones
Reserves
18. Mat Croker
19. Jack Hetherington
20. Jack Cogger
21. Krystian Mapapalangi
22. David Armstrong
Parramatta Eels Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Recent Form
| Last 5 W/L | Last 5 ATS | Last 5 O/U |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 1-4 | 3-2 |
2024 Betting Trends
| $10 ML | Over/Under | 1-12 | 13+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| -67 | 9-5 | 3-4 | 1-6 |
The return of Mitch Moses in round 13 aided in the Eels getting their first win in 6 matches, however, the euphoria lasted just one week with Parramatta going on to lose their next two and have now won just 4 games all season and sit at the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Since round 7 and their 44-16 loss to the Dolphins, the Eels have averaged 33.5 points against per game over their past 8 matches. They have accrued three 40+ point losses and two 30+ point losses during that span.
The Eels are also allowing more line breaks than any team in the NRL with their opposition breaking their line 6.8 times per game, which is over a whole linebreak more than any other team in the NRL.
Parramatta Eels Team News
Mitch Moses has been named to back up after his Origin duties for NSW on Wednesday.
Maiko Sivo has been named to make his return after missing the past two games wth injury. Daejarn Asi will drop out to 18th man.
Kelma Tuilagi has been suspended for 5 weeks for a dangerous throw with Bryce Cartwright moving into the backrow.
Mathew Arthur and Matt Doorey will make their NRL debuts, both coming in as interchange players.
Parramatta Eels Team List
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Will Penisini
4. Sean Russell
5. Blaize Talagi
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitch Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Brendan Hands
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Bryce Cartwright
13. Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange
14. Matthew Arthur
15. Makahesi Makatoa
16. Matt Doorey
17. Ryan Matterson
Reserves
18. Daejarn Asi
19. Joey Lussick
20. Wiremu Greig
21. Jake Tago
22. Charlie Guymer
Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels NRL 2024 Round 17 FAQ’s
How to watch Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels NRL 2024 Round 17?
You can watch the Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels NRL 2024 Round 17 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.
How to buy tickets to Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels NRL 2024 Round 17?
To buy tickets to the Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels NRL 2024 Round 17 game check the NRL website or the official Newcastle Knights site.
Verdict
Newcastle will score over 23.5 points on their way to victory over the Eels covering the 1.5 points as favourites.
Dylan Lucas is the inform tryscorer for Newcastle so expect the second rower to crash over again.
Dylan Lucas is the inform tryscorer for Newcastle so expect the second rower to crash over again.
Newcastle -1.5
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