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Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm NRL Betting Tips - Eels to take a bashing from Storm in Magic Round

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Andrew Hendrie
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Last updated: Thu 14 May 2026 12:51
The Melbourne Storm are tipped to continue their dominance over the Parramatta Eels in this NRL clash, having won their last seven encounters, including a massive 52-4 win in Round 1. The Eels' leaky defence remains a significant weakness, while Melbourne look revitalized after snapping a poor run with a convincing victory. Key players like Harry Grant and Sua Faalogo are expected to make an impact. The Storm are favored to cover the -8.5 line, and try scorers Grant, Faalogo, and Addo-Carr are highlighted picks.
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  • Storm have won last 7 vs Eels, including 52-4 in Round 1
  • Eels have the league’s worst defence, averaging over 30 points conceded
  • Key try scorers to watch: Grant, Faalogo, Addo-Carr
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Harry Grant to star for the Storm (Getty Images)


Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Preview


The Storm are are in recovery mode and can make it back-to-back wins by thrashing the Eels. Parramatta have leaked 345 points across the opening 10 rounds and Melbourne can cover a -8.5 line at Suncorp.
  • Storm have won the last seven meetings between the teams
  • The average score in the last seven meetings has been Storm 38-12
  • Storm have scored 46+ points in four of those seven wins
  • Eels are the worst defensive team in the comp, leaking 30+ points in five of last seven
  • Eels have lost five of their six Magic Round games
  • Harry Grant has scored 1+ try in seven of his last eight games vs Eels for a total of 10 - he also scored vs Tigers last week. Grant scored the 2nd try vs Eels in R1 this season
  • Sua Faalago has scored 12 tries in 10 games this season, crossing in all but one game
  • Josh Addo-Carr has more Magic Round tries than any other player (8) - he's also scored four tries in his last five games

Eels vs Storm Head To Head

The Storm have had the wood over the Eels for a while now, winning the last seven meetings - including a 52-4 demolition in Round 1, with Grant and Faalogo scoring doubles.

Parramatta Eels Form - Leaky Defence A Problem

The Eels are languishing in 14th position on the ladder with a 4-6 record and remain unlikely to feature in the finals.

However, if Parramatta can tidy up their defence and Mitch Moses starts to find his best form, then anything is possible.

Moses hasn't been great so far this season, but he produced his best performance last week against the Cowboys, setting up his side's dramatic late comeback with a narrow short side play before slotting home the match-winning field goal in golden point.

It was a much-needed win for the Eels, who had leaked 30+ points in back-to-back games against the Warriors and Manly the previous fortnight.

Melbourne Storm Form - Losing Run Snapped

Finally, the Storm snapped an almost-unprecedented seven-game losing streak with last week's big win over the Tigers.

It was like watching a completely different side - suddenly the energy and line speed was back, while Cameron Munster easily played his best game of the season alongside Jahrome Hughes.

Harry Grant was back scheming from dummy-half and the forwards and outside backs cut out the silly errors that have been costing them so much.

Still, you can't take much from beating this version of the Tigers, so Craig Bellamy will demand another big performance here before we can start declaring the Storm are back.

Eels vs Storm Team News

Jason Ryles has named the same 19-man side for the Eels, with Ronald Volkman keeping his spot in the halves after some impressive performances.

Sua Faalogo has been cleared of a facial fracture and lines up at fullback for Melbourne, while Moses Leo comes into the wing in place of Hugo Peel.

Verdict

Taking the Storm to cover, with Grant extending his incredible tryscoring record vs Eels. Faalogo & The Fox can also cross.

Best Bet1: Storm -8.5 Line @9/10 at Hollywood bets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Faalogo & Addo-Carr SGM - Anytime Tryscorers @5/4 at bet365 - 2 Units
Best Bet3: Harry Grant Anytime Tryscorer @43/20 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Harry Grant 1st, 2nd or 3rd Tryscorer @7/1 at Hollywood bets - 1 Unit
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