CommBank Stadium played host to a tense Round 24 encounter as the St George Illawarra Dragons edged out the Wests Tigers 24–22 in a match that went right down to the wire. Punters keeping an eye on the market moves leading into kick-off saw Wests Tigers move from 1.87 to 1.78 to firm up in betting, while the Dragons drifted out from 1.94 to 2.05 in the head-to-head market. Despite the late backing for the home side, it was the travelling Dragons who ultimately found a way to get the job done.
Coming off a solid win against the Cronulla Sharks in their previous outing, the Dragons carried that momentum through a gritty contest. For the Wests Tigers, this result extends a tough run of form, adding another chapter to a challenging 2026 campaign where they have struggled to close out tight finishes.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this clash, it proved to be a clean sweep for punters following our lead. Our head-to-head tip on the St George Illawarra Dragons at 1.87 delivered as the visitors held on for the two points in a nail-biter.
In the handicap markets, the St George Illawarra Dragons -0.5 selection at 1.9 also saluted successfully as they claimed the narrow two-point victory at the final siren. To round out a successful arvo of punting, the Under 46.5 total points selection at 1.9 also got up, staying just underneath the mark in a competitive 24–22 affair.