Prop Bets: Parramatta Eels VS St George Illawarra Dragons 2025-06-28

Prediction: The Dragons’ Defense Meets Its Match (Again) While the Eels Keep Rising

The St. George Illawarra Dragons, owners of the league’s second-worst defense (think a sieve that’s also on fire), host the resurgent Parramatta Eels, who’ve climbed from last to 15th this season. If you’re betting on this, here’s your cheat sheet:

Moneyline: Eels at +220 (Bovada) vs. Dragons at -340. The math: Bet $100 on the Eels to win $220, or bet $340 on the Dragons to win just $100. Why the disparity? The Dragons’ defense is so leaky, they’ve probably already paid off the Eels in advance.
- Spread: Eels are +3.5 at -205, Dragons are -3.5 at +175. The Eels need to stay within a try (plus the bonus point) to cover. Given the Dragons’ offense is about as reliable as a toaster in a thunderstorm, this line might as well be “pick the team less likely to quit mid-game.”
- Total: 47.5 points. Bet -110 on Over/Under across all books. With the Dragons’ defense and the Eels’ newfound hunger, this game could be a points bonanza—or a mercy-rule massacre.

Player Props to Watch:
- Lachlan Ilias (Dragons): If he touches the ball more than 15 times, the roof might collapse. The NSW Cup prodigy is getting attention, but coach Shane Flanagan’s “halves combo” is stuck in a time loop.
- Jonah Glover (Dragons): Rumored to be shopping his services to the Wests Tigers. If he scores a try, expect a text from his agent: “Wests wants you… but not really.”

Why the Eels Win: They’ve got direction (up the ladder), and the Dragons have a “defense” that’s basically a suggestion. The Eels’ 3.5-point line is generous, but with the Dragons’ second-worst defensive rating, it’s like giving a toddler a lollipop—inevitable chaos.

Why the Dragons Win: Maybe Paul McGregor’s ghost will haunt the Eels? Unlikely, but at +340, it’s cheaper than therapy.

Final Score Prediction: Eels 24 - Dragons 18. The total goes OVER because the Dragons will score by accident, and the Eels will score on purpose.

Bet responsibly, or don’t—this line’s so obvious, the bookies probably just yawned and said “sure.” 🏈

Created: June 28, 2025, 12:57 a.m. GMT