Punchest and fans tuning into Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, 5 Sept for Round 27 witnessed an absolute try-scoring fest. The North Queensland Cowboys came into this fixture with punters backing them in, seeing their price move from 1.52 to 1.48 (firmed) in the lead-up. Meanwhile, the Canberra Raiders drifted out slightly from 2.55 to 2.6 (drifted) on the back of mixed recent form. However, the market signals ultimately meant little once the whistle blew as the visitors put on a masterclass.
When the dust settled, it was the Canberra Raiders who claimed a commanding 50–30 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys. The home side's last start ended in a disappointing defeat, leaving them with plenty to ponder after leaking 50 points on their own turf. For the Raiders, it was a statement performance on the road, capping off a high-scoring encounter that blew past expectations.
How the tips went
Looking back at our pre-match selections, it was a tough afternoon for our tipsters as the market leaders failed to deliver. Our head-to-head selection on the North Queensland Cowboys at 1.52 resulted in a loss following their heavy defeat.
Similarly, our line selection backing the North Queensland Cowboys -5.5 at 1.85 also resulted in a loss as the Raiders comfortably covered and took the match by a 20-point margin.