The Broncos attempt to revive their NRL season when they host the Roosters at Suncorp on Friday night.
Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters
It's been grim going for the defending champions, with just five wins from 14 matches for Brisbane in 2026 and six straight losses coming into Round 17.
They're racked by injuries, notably Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam and Patrick Carrigan, all core members of their spine.
Sydney have issues of their own, despite sitting fourth on the table. After winning six straight from late March to early May, they've now lost three of their last five.
Last week was a good settler though, winning 27-8 against fellow top-four contenders the Sharks.
Leg 1 - Roosters -6.5
Not only are the Roosters in far better shape than Brisbane this season, but they've also had the wood over them in the head-to-head and at this venue.
Sydney have won nine of the last 12 matches between these sides, including their Round 9 meeting this year 38-24, and the last five at Suncorp.
The Roosters have good reason to get up for this one too, with James Tedesco playing his 200th.
Leg 2 - Under 49.5 Points Total
Brisbane have struggled to score this season, averaging just 14.2 points per game over their last five.
The Roosters haven't been great on this front either, with their last five matches seeing an average score of 15.8.
Leg 3 - Mark Nawaqanitawase to Score
Nawaqanitawase is red-hot at the moment, with 12 tries in 2026, five of which have come in his last two games.
The Roosters' winger also picked up an Origin double earlier this month.
Running against a defence that is heavily reshuffled and has already conceded 389 points this season, back Nawaqanitawase to find a way over again.
Same Game Multi
Roosters -6.5 / Under 49.5 / Nawaqanitawase to Score = $5.00
Value Bet
A club of Brisbane's calibre doesn't stay down forever. They will inevitably snap their losing streak.
With Reece Walsh, Kotoni Staggs and Payne Haas back from Origin, a home crowd and zero expectation that they come away victorious on Friday night, this is as good a time as any to do so.
