NRL Round 12 Tips 2026: Best Bets, Predictions and Try Scorer Picks

Round 12 of the NRL season is one of the strangest weekends on the calendar.

With State of Origin around the corner, several clubs are missing stars, depth players get their opportunity and betting markets become far less predictable than normal.

That creates value.

This week shapes as a round where underdog points, safer try scorer multis and margin betting could dominate. Here are the best NRL Round 12 tips, predictions and betting plays for every game.

Find the best Round 12 NRL Multi Bet here.

Canberra look better equipped to handle the Origin disruption.

The Dolphins are missing several key attacking players including Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Kodi Nikorima and Tom Flegler, while the Raiders still maintain a stronger forward platform at home.

Canberra’s recent record against the Dolphins is also strong.

Even with the Dolphins missing stars, Bostock remains their most dangerous attacking player and should see plenty of traffic down his edge.

This is the upset play of the round.

Most punters will pile into Melbourne, but Canterbury only lose Stephen Crichton while Melbourne are heavily impacted by Origin selections.

The Bulldogs desperately need a win to stay relevant in the finals race and should lift at Accor Stadium.

The Bulldogs continue leaking tries through the middle and around tired ruck defenders.

The Warriors are becoming one of the most complete teams in the competition.

Their depth is elite, their bench remains stacked despite Origin outs and the Dragons continue leaking points badly against top sides.

This could get ugly if New Zealand dominate field position early.

The Warriors continually target one edge for long stretches and DWZ remains one of the best finishers in the game.

Gold Coast remain unpredictable and the loss of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui hurts massively.

Manly have improved dramatically over the past month and Jamal Fogarty’s control should prove the difference at Brookvale.

Garrick has an outstanding record against the Titans and Manly continue creating chances on his edge.

Cowboys vs Rabbitohs