NRL Round 18 Predictions: Expert Insights, Top Tips, Solid Picks, and Potential Upsets

NRL Round 18 tipping, expert tips, best tips, sure thing, upset chance

The NRL 2025 season is tough for tippers; key games feature Raiders' inconsistent performance and player absences.

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The 2025 NRL season has so far been one of the toughest ever for tippers and now with State of Origin coming to a close it hasn't gotten any easier. Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.

The Raiders looked to be well in control of their clash with the Knights last week, but had another second half fade-out to allow Newcastle back into the game. It is a worrying issue for the Green Machine, as they really need to find some consistency over the full 80 minutes, especially as the finals approach. They lose spiritual leader Josh Papalii to Queensland Origin for this clash and Hudson Young to the Blues. Their backline, which has been causing opposition defences all kinds of trouble, is untouched.

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