The New Zealand Warriors delivered a statement performance at Suncorp Stadium in Round 24, routing the Brisbane Broncos 40–6 on Saturday night. Coming off a 28–12 win against the Penrith Panthers, the visitors lived up to their favouritism as the market proved entirely justified.
Pre-match punters backing the visitors saw the price shorten from 1.43 to 1.4 (firmed), while the struggling hosts drifted out from 2.85 to 2.98 (drifted). The Warriors controlled the contest from the outset, highlighting the class disparity between a side pushing near the top of the ladder and a Brisbane outfit mired in a difficult campaign.
How the matches panned out
Brisbane entered this fixture looking to bounce back from a 32–40 loss against the Dolphins, but instead slid to their fifth consecutive defeat, extending their dismal sequence to four straight losses. Their season defensive struggles were once again laid bare, conceding 40 points while managing just a single try.
Meanwhile, the Warriors continued their impressive run, moving their record to 15 wins for the season. Their clinical execution on both sides of the ball made light work of the 7.5-point line, underlining why they sit firmly in the upper echelons of the competition.
How the tips went
Our published head-to-head tip on the New Zealand Warriors at 1.45 got the job done comfortably as the visitors ran away with a 34-point victory. The line selection covering New Zealand Warriors -7.5 at 1.9 also saluted with plenty to spare.
However, the total points play on Over 46.5 at 1.9 missed its mark. Despite the Warriors putting on a scoring clinic, Brisbane's inability to contribute meaningfully to the scoreboard kept the final match aggregate at 46 points, narrowly falling short of the total.