NRL Tips for This Weekend - Round 18, 2022

Last updated: Jul 21, 2022, 9:31AM | Published: Jul 12, 2022, 5:39AM

Round 18 of the 2022 season sees us head back to a full eight games and we're here to help with this weekend's NRL tips.

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Stats Insider has once again used its powerful sports analytics model to simulate each NRL Round 18 game 10,000 times, finding the best NRL tips for this weekend,

If you'e looking to gain an edge when making NRL tips this weekend, our data-driven NRL predictions for Round 18 are here to provide just that.

For reference, our Round 17 NRL tips 2022 article correctly tipped an impressive three out of four, with the Storm's shock loss costing us a perfect week.

Round 18 NRL Tips 2022

Cowboys vs Sharks

The most likely winner of this week's opening game is the Cowboys, who our model projects as a 58% chance. On the other hand, the Sharks have a win probability of 42%.

Cowboys vs Sharks is at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Friday, July 15 at 6:00pm AEST.

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Eels vs Warriors

The week's most likely NRL winner is the Eels with an 80% win probability, whist the Warriors have a 20% chance of winning.

Eels vs Warriors is at CommBank Stadium on Friday, July 15 at 7:55pm AEST.

Roosters vs Dragons

Despite losing four games in a row, the Roosters have a win probability of 67% this week, with the Dragons projected as a 33% chance.

Roosters vs Dragons is at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, July 16 at 3:00pm AEST.

Sea Eagles vs Knights

Manly looks to make it four wins in five this week, with our model projecting the Sea Eagles as a 69% chance of the win, with the Knights sitting at a 31% chance of stealing the win.

Sea Eagles vs Knights is at 4 Pines Park on Saturday, July 16 at 5:30pm AEST.

Titans vs Broncos

Saturday night's matchup sees the the Broncos projected as a 67% chance of winning, whilst the Titans have a win likelihood of 33%.

Titans vs Broncos is at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday, July 16 at 7:35pm AEST.

Tigers vs Panthers

Our model projects the Panthers as a 74% chance of making it eight wins in a row, whilst the home team Tigers have a 26% win probability.

Tigers vs Panthers is at Commbank Stadium on Sunday, July 17 at 2:00pm AEST.

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Storm vs Raiders

After losing back-to-back games for the second time in two months, the Storm are projected as a 70% chance of bouncing back, whilst the Raiders are being given a 30% chance of pulling off the upset.

Storm vs Raiders is at AAMI Park on Sunday, July 17 at 4:05pm AEST.

Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs

In the final NRL game of the weekend, the Rabbitohs are favoured with a 72% chance of winning. Looking at their opponents, the Bulldogs win probability is 28%.

Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs is at Accor Stadium on Sunday, July 17 at 6:15pm AEST.

NRL Expert Tips 2022 Round 18

Cowboys
Eels
Roosters
Sea Eagles
Broncos
Panthers
Storm
Rabbitohs

All NRL expert tips and probabilities in this article are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Ryan Leaver

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