Our experts check out teams for NRL round 24 and offer their tips

MICHAEL Carayannis is sweating on Wests Tigers helping him stay in touch with Nick Walshaw after his surge towards the lead faltered last round. CHECK OUT OUR EXPERT TIPS RIGHT HERE.

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MICHAEL Carayannis is sweating on Wests Tigers helping him stay in touch with Nick Walshaw after his surge towards the lead faltered last round.

Follow Phil Rothfield, Dean Ritchie, Michael Carayannis, Matty Logue, Paul Crawley, Barry Toohey, Christian Nicolussi, David Riccio, Nick Walshaw, James Phelps and Paul Kent throughout the season for advice and tips.

Have they got it right for round 24 or are some of them way off the mark?

ROUND 24 FIXTURES: Eels v Titans, Rabbitohs v Warriors, Broncos v Dragons, Knights v Storm, Roosters v Tigers, Cowboys v Sharks, Raiders v Panthers, Bulldogs v Sea Eagles.

   Nick Walshaw's top tips:

   Score so far: 114 

No brainer: Cronulla to beat North Queensland - assuming, of course, the Cowboys can even field a team of 17 players.

Upset: Can't find one. Although Penrith are decent value at $2.40 against Canberra.

Coin toss: Raiders/Panthers.

   Michael Carayannis's top tips:

   Score so far: 112 

No brainer: Parramatta to bounce back to continue the Titans' ongoing misery.

Upset: Canberra to end Penrith's six-game winning streak and keep their top-eight hopes alive with a home win against the Raiders.

Coin toss: Cronulla to overcome their indifferent form and deal the Cowboys' finals hopes a blow.

   Matt Logue's top tips:

   Score so far: 107 

No brainer: The Storm will be far too good for the much-improved Knights in Newcastle on Saturday.

Upset: The Dragons have the ability to beat the Broncos in Brisbane on Friday night.

Coin toss: The Raiders-Panthers clash in Canberra could easily go either way. Take your pick, folks.

   David Riccio's top tips:

   Score so far: 106 

No brainer: Eels. They're playing a team whose coach and star player's heads are on the chopping block.

Upset: They have the pack to match the Broncos, who have beat up two out-of-form teams in past two matches.

Coin toss: Sharks or Cowboys. Cronulla get their chance against the injury-riddled Cows, but they need to improve dramatically on recent weeks.

   Paul Kent's top tips:

   Score so far: 105 

No brainer: The dream to end. Storm over a rejuvenated Knights.

Upset: No upsets this week. Go with the favourites.

Coin toss: Raiders and Panthers and the old cliche, who wants it more?

   Dean Ritchie's top tips:

   Score so far: 100 

No brainer: The Knights' winning streak will come to end against the Storm.

Upset: They're both on a roll, but the Panthers to get the better of the Raiders.

Coin toss: Sharks to edge an injury-depleted Cowboys side in Townsville.

   Phil Rothfield's top tips:

   Score so far: 99 

No brainer: Eels to crush the poor old Titans.

Upset: Sharks to bounce back against Cowboys.

Coin toss: Panthers and Raiders will go down to the wire.

   James Phelps's top tips:

   Score so far: 95 

No brainer: Eels to beat the player power Titans.

Upset: Bulldogs to spring a surprise

Coin toss: Raiders and Panthers could be a classic.

   Paul Crawley's top tips:

   Score so far: 95 

No brainer: Surely Newcastle can't make it four in a row against Storm.

Upset: Haven't picked them, but wouldn't surprise to sees Cowboys knock over Sharks.

Coin toss: Raiders v Panthers, match of the round.

   Christian Nicolussi's top tips:

   Score so far: 91 

No brainer: Souths will win big against legless Warriors.

Upset: Teddy to upset Uncle Nick and his future Chooks.

Coin toss: Panthers-Raiders clash will be decided by field goal.

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