1987 (Raiders version) edition

NRL
>GAME 1
Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers
6:00pm AEST on Fox and Kayo
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
4.35-1.22
>Friday Night Football kicks off in Newcastle with the Panthers surging towards the Top 4 on an eight-game winning streak. The Knights are coming off a bye but have lost their last four games, including a 26-point loss to the Raiders in Round 21. The Panthers are on a nine-game winning streak, recently clinching a last-minute 30-26 win over the Titans. Since 1988, Penrith holds a narrow 29-25 head-to-head lead. However, the Knights pulled off a major upset when these teams last met in Round 12, ambushing the Panthers 25-6 in Bathurst. Penrith's current form is formidable, and they will be seeking revenge.
Knights 1-12 4.80
Knights 13+ 12.50
Panthers 1-12 3.05
Panthers 13+ 1.95
Knights +12.5 1.82 Panthers -12.5 1.99

>GAME 2
Canberra Raiders v Manly Sea-Eagles
8:00pm AEST on Fox, Kayo and Ch9
GIO Stadium, Canberra
1.45-2.79
>The Raiders are under threat for the Minor Premiership, while the Sea-Eagles are nearing must-win territory in their tussle for the Top 8. The Raiders had their nine-game winning streak sensationally snapped in a shock 12-18 loss to the Dragons in Round 22. The Sea Eagles are in a slump, losing their last two matches to fall out of the top eight, including a 4-20 loss to the Roosters last weekend. Manly has historically had the better of this rivalry, winning 41 of 66 encounters overall and boasting an impressive record in Canberra . When the teams met in Round 3 this season, Manly delivered a crushing 40-12 defeat to the Raiders. This is a mental test for the Raiders after their first loss in months. They face a desperate Manly side, buoyed by their big win over Canberra earlier in the year.
Raiders 1-12 2.90
Raiders 13+ 2.50
Sea-Eagles 1-12 3.80
Sea-Eagles 13+ 7.25
Raiders -6.5 1.90 Sea-Eagles +6.5 1.90