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Canterbury Bulldogs will continue the push for the top four when they take on a Dolphins side who are battling to stay in the eight.
The race to play finals is a tight one heading towards the end of the regular season, and every game from now on is crucial.
The Bulldogs are 5.50 to make the top four and two points against the Dolphins is a must.
The Dolphins can say the same as they can be backed at 2.40 to make the eight and play finals in just their second NRL season.
North Queensland Cowboys are just two points ahead of the Dolphins, so their home clash with the Raiders is also huge.
Bulldogs remain on a high
. What: Canterbury Bulldogs v Dolphins
. Where: Salter Oval, Bundaberg
. When: 15:00 (AEST), Saturday 17th August
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: Canterbury Bulldogs 1.52, Dolphins 2.55
Canterbury Bulldogs continue to go well this season and, after winning five of the last six games, will buzzing ahead of the Dolphins clash.
The Bulldogs have won their last nine home games, but this one will be played in Bundaberg, which could open the door for the Dolphins.
Canterbury have won just two of the last nine games in Queensland but can be backed at 2.55 to win this one by 13+ points.
Centre Bronso Xerri is also in top form with five tries in his last five games and is 2.70 to score at anytime.
Cowboys looking to respond to loss
. What: North Queensland Cowboys v Canberra Raiders
. Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
. When: 17:30 (AEST), Saturday 17th August
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: North Queensland Cowboys 1.47, Canberra Raiders 2.70
The Cowboys sit seventh on the NRL ladder but need to bounce back after suffering a heavy defeat against Brisbane Broncos last week.
They will fancy their chances of doing that against a Raiders side they have beaten in each of the last five games.
It could be a close encounter though and the Cowboys are priced at 3.50 to edge the game by 1-12 points.
Canberra are desperate for the win to keep their slim top hopes alive. They were hammered by the Sea Eagles last week and also have fitness concerns over Jordan Rapana.
Xavier Savage is in good form though with three tries in the last four games and is 2.00 to score at anytime.
Tigers and Bunnies playing for pride
. What: Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs
. Where: Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
. When: 19:35 (AEST), Saturday 17th August
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: Wests Tigers 2.60, South Sydney Rabbitohs 1.50
The Tigers and Rabbitohs are sitting at the wrong end of the ladder and have nothing but pride to play for between now and the end of the season.
Both also suffered defeats last weekend and will be keen to pick up a morale-boosting win.
One highlight for the Tigers has been the form of young gun Jahream Bula, who scored another stunning try last week.
The fullback is priced at 2.20 to grab a try at anytime in this game.
The Rabbitohs have a good record against the Tigers, winning eight of the past nine games against them and they are 2.30 to win this one by 13+ points.