NRL Round 18 Best Bets - Panthers to end two-game losing run in the NRL

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have found some form in recent weeks, securing a pair of strong wins. Their triumph against the Broncos saw them storm to a 48-6 demolition of their opponents before they beat the Eels 32-12. This put an end to a three-game losing run that had seen the side stuttering. On the back of their brace of victories, the Rabbitohs now sit in seventh, just six points behind the Panthers at the summit. While the pair are not separated by many points after the Panthers' disappointing run, the Rabbitohs are outmatched in this one. They have lost three of their last four on the road, and I back them to slump to a fourth defeat in their last five away from their own stadium. 

The Dolphins have been in sensational form since the start of June, winning all eight of their outings in this time. Their most recent win saw them edge to a stunning 26-24 triumph over the Warriors in a thrilling match that has seen the Dolphins enhance their hopes of finishing at the summit. This match will likely be incredibly tight, with both sides in great form. Across their six previous meetings, the Knights have won five times with the Dolphins winning once. Importantly, the Knights have won five consecutive matches against the Dolphins, while they have won their last two at home against their opponents.