The Canberra Raiders delivered a statement performance on Sat, 5 Sept at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, tearing through the North Queensland Cowboys to record a dominant 50–30 victory in Round 27. Pre-match punters saw the North Queensland Cowboys firm from 1.52 to 1.48, while the Canberra Raiders drifted out from 2.55 to 2.6 (drifted) in the head-to-head market. Despite the market lean toward the hosts, the visitors completely flipped the script with an attacking masterclass.
The final scoreline of 50–30 blew past the 54.5 total points line, showcasing a defensive struggle for both sides as the points piled up. Canberra's triumph on the road lifts them to a 10–13 record for the season, while the North Queensland Cowboys slip to 12–10 after failing to contain the visitors' rampant attack.
How the tips went
Our published tips for this fixture delivered a clean sweep for backers of the away side. The Head to Head selection on the Canberra Raiders at 2.55 landed cleanly as the visitors converted their underdog price into a convincing 20-point win.
In the line market, the Canberra Raiders +5.5 selection also resulted in a win, easily covering the handicap and capitalising on the generous price movement leading up kickoff.