Prediction: South Sydney Rabbitohs VS Canberra Raiders 2025-06-08

The Canberra Raiders are looking like a force to be reckoned with, and I'm not just saying that because they've been hitting the books and improving their literacy levels (although, kudos to their educators). They've got a strong young halves combination in Ethan Sanders and Ethan Strange, and Ricky's got them defending and scoring points like pros.

On the other hand, the South Sydney Rabbitohs are still reeling from their close loss to the NZ Warriors, despite Latrell Mitchell's best efforts to single-handedly win the game. They've got some work to do to turn their season around.

Looking at the odds, the Canberra Raiders are favored to win at 1.33, with the Rabbitohs at 3.45. The spread is set at 8.5 points, with the Raiders giving up the points. I think the Raiders will cover that spread, especially considering their recent form and the Rabbitohs' struggles.

My best bet for this game is the Canberra Raiders to cover the spread at -8.5 points, priced at 1.87. I think they've got the momentum and the talent to take down the Rabbitohs and continue their push for the top spot.

As for the total, I'm leaning towards the under at 48.5 points, priced at 1.87. The Raiders have been solid defensively, and while the Rabbitohs have the potential to put up points, I think they'll struggle to keep up with the Raiders' pace.

So, there you have it - Raiders to cover the spread and the under on the total. Let's see if I'm right (spoiler alert: I usually am).

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