What a cracker of an arvo we had down at Ocean Protect Stadium in Round 27, with the Melbourne Storm holding on for a tight 24-20 victory against the Cronulla Sharks. Punters who kept a close eye on the market would have noticed some solid backing for the visitors in the lead-up. The Melbourne Storm saw their price move from 1.38 down to 1.34 (firmed), while the Cronulla Sharks drifted slightly from 2.84 to 2.94 (drifted).
The home side fought hard on their turf, but in the end, it was the away team that got over the line by a narrow 4-point margin, adding another win to their season ledger.
How the tips went
Let's take a look at how our published tips fared in this Round 27 clash.
Head to Head: Melbourne Storm @ 1.34 — WIN. The visitors delivered on expectations, getting the job done on the road by four points.
Line: Melbourne Storm -9.5 @ 1.9 — LOSS. While the away side secured the victory, the Sharks kept it much closer than the line suggested, covering the handicap comfortably.