As Round 15 of the NRL season approaches take a look at the game between Gold Coast Titans and Wests Tigers which is to be played at Cbus Super Stadium on Thursday. Gold Coast Titans are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 7:50 pm. We preview the upcoming Gold Coast Titans vs. Wests Tigers game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Thursday June 8, 2023 at 7:50 pm
Where: Cbus Super Stadium
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Gold Coast Titans vs Wests Tigers Odds
Gold Coast Titans vs Wests Tigers Preview
Thursday’s Round 15 opener has a do-or-die feel about it for both teams.
The 5-7 Gold Coast Titans are on a three-match losing streak, with their alarming second-half drop-offs coming home to roost.
Before their Round 13 bye, they blew a 14-point lead against Canterbury, then conceded the first five tries after halftime in a 46-28 loss to South Sydney last Saturday.
The Titans have comfortably the worst defence in the NRL, leaking almost 28 points per game.
The 3-9 Wests Tigers were edged 20-19 by Canberra courtesy of a late penalty goal, after staging an incredible comeback from 18-0 down with 12 minutes remaining.
Though a disappointing follow-up to their 66-18 annihilation of the Cowboys, it was another example of the Tigers’ grit – conceding just 16.4 points per game in their last five outings.
The Titans are without David Fifita (head knock) and Chris Randall (suspension), but AJ Brimson and Brian Kelly return to bolster the backline. Sam Verrills moves into the starting line-up with Kruise Leeming joining the bench along with Jaimin Jolliffe.
The Titans are on a four-match winning streak against the Tigers, including a Round 1 upset at Leichhardt Oval, getting up 22-10. The Tigers have a 5-6 record against the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium
Gold Coast is only a narrow home favourite, losing its last two at Cbus Super Stadium by 17-plus points after starting the year 2-0 at their Robina headquarters.
The resolve, cohesion and individual improvement the Tigers have found in recent weeks should be enough for them to take the two points.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Gold Coast Titans to win at $1.68 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Phillip Sami at $10.50.
Gold Coast Titans vs Wests Tigers Teams
Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Klese Haas 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu 14. Kruise Leeming 15. Erin Clark 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 18. Jojo Fifita 19. Keano Kini 20. Thomas Mikaele 21. Jo Vuna 22. Ken Maumalo
Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Daine Laurie 19. Shawn Blore 20. Aistasi James 21. Justin Matamua 22. Tallyn Da Silva