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Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys NRL Betting Tips - Eels to cover against Cowboys in Round 24

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Andrew Hendrie
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Last updated: Thu 13 Aug 2026 09:35
The Parramatta Eels, while out of finals contention, continue to influence the NRL finals race as they face the North Queensland Cowboys. The Eels are tipped to cover a +6.5 line due to their strong recent record against the Cowboys and their competitive spirit despite injuries. The match is expected to be low-scoring, with Under 50.5 points a strong trend. Key try threats include Josh Addo-Carr and Jordan Samrani. Team changes impact both sides, but the Cowboys are under pressure to secure a win to keep finals hopes alive.
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  • Eels favored to cover +6.5 line against the inconsistent Cowboys
  • Game expected to be low-scoring (Under 50.5 points trend)
  • Addo-Carr and Samrani are top anytime try-scorer picks
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Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys Verdict


The Eels continue to have an impact on the finals picture - even if they are not going to be playing in September themselves. Parramatta have a +6.5 start on the line and I think they are value to cover that against a Cowboys side that is inconsistent. 
  • Eels have covered a +6.5 line in seven of their last nine games
  • Eels have won five of their last six games vs Cowboys
  • Cowboys have failed to cover a -6.5 line in six of their last nine games
  • Eels have seen Under 50.5 points in seven of their last eight games
  • Cowboys have seen Under 50.5 points in four of their last six games
  • Seventeen of the last 18 meetings have seen Under 50.5 points
  • Josh Addo-Carr has scored 15 tries in his last 12 games vs Cowboys, including a double in his las two appearances
  • Jordan Samrani has scored a try in his last two games & crossed vs Cowboys in R10

Head To Head

Parramatta have won five of the last six encounters, including a thrilling 33-30 golden point triumph in Townsville in Round 10.

Parramatta Eels Form - Pride At Stake

The Eels have never been in the finals hunt in another season decimated by injuries.

But while they've languished near the bottom of the ladder throughout the year, the Eels have never stopped putting in the effort and that's something that will please Jason Ryles.

Case in point last week - the Eels were blown off the park by Souths and were trailing 28-0 at half-time.

Parramatta almost pulled off what would have been the greatest comeback in NRL history, but fell just short in a 28-24 defeat.

North Queensland Cowboys Form - Must-Win Territory

The Cowboys remain the most unpredictable team in the NRL, but they have their finals destiny in their own hands and have a good draw in the run home.

Indeed, the Cowboys start Round 24 in eighth spot on the ladder after bouncing back from their 82-12 hammering at the hands of the Chooks to ease past the Titans 30-8 last week.

Heilum Luki is one of the form backrowers in the competition and crossed for a double, while Jake Clifford and Jaxon Purdue were dangerous in the halves in the absence of Tom Dearden.

With a bye next week followed by games against the Tigers and Raiders, the Cowboys really should be making the finals.

Eels vs Cowboys Team News

Another injury blow for the Eels with fullback Isaiah Iongi out for the season with a knee injury. Apa Twidle comes in at the back.

Dylan Walker and Sean Russell are also back in the side, with Ryley Smith and Kelma Tuilagi dropped.

Reed Mahoney is back from concussion for the Cowboys, which sees Soni Luke revert to the bench and Matt Lodge drop out the side.

Verdict

The Eels can cover with a +6.5 start in a game that sees Under 50.5 points, with the Fox & Samrani the try threats.

Best Bet1: Eels +6.5 Line @17/20 at Hollywoodbets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Under 50.5 Total Points @9/10 at bet365 - 2 Units
Best Bet3: Josh Addo-Carr Anytime Tryscorer @23/24 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Jordan Samrani Anytime Tryscorer @2/1 at Hollywoodbets - 1 Unit
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Andrew Hendrie

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Andrew has been writing about sports for over a decade now after graduating with a double degree in 2013. In that time he has covered a wide range of sports, including NRL, AFL, Football (soccer), Tennis, NBA, NFL and more.


As a fan of Manchester City (since the 90s, he’s not a bandwagoner so they say), Canterbury Bulldogs and the Newcastle Jets, he’s experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows throughout the last few years.

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