NRL: Race to make the eight hots up

The race to make the top eight starts to hot up on Saturday, with five of the six clubs involved, all in with a chance of playing finals.

Canterbury Bulldogs, who sit fifth on the NRL ladder, are priced at 5.00 to finish in the top four, so their trip to take on the eighth-placed Dragons is massive.

Canberra Raiders sit in ninth, but are just three points behind the Manly Sea Eagles, who occupy seventh place.

A win for the green machine is crucial and they can be backed at 7.00 to make the top eight.

Surprisingly, Brisbane Broncos look set to miss out on finals this season, but their pride is still on the line when they take on the Cowboys in the Queensland derby clash.

The Cowyboys are sixth and are 1.03 to stay in the eight and play finals.

Must-win for Raiders

. What: Canberra Raiders v Manly Sea Eagles
. Where: GIO Stadium, Canberra
. When: 15:00 (AEST), Saturday 10th August
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: Canberra Raiders 2.35, Manly Sea Eagles 1.60

The Raiders have a tough run-in so must take advantage of being on home soil against the Sea Eagles.

They have beaten Manly already this season, winning by just two points at 4 Pines Park back in Round 9. It could be another close one, and the Raiders are priced at 7.00 to win by 1-5 points.

Manly will look to gain revenge and should be refreshed following the bye last weekend.

Gun fullback Tom Trbojevic has scored six tries in his last four games against the Raiders and is 8.50 to grab the first try on Saturday.

Cowboys look to rub salt in Broncos wounds

. What: North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos
. Where: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
. When: 17:30 (AEST), Saturday 10th August
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: North Queensland Cowboys 1.44, Brisbane Broncos 2.80

Brisbane will be hurting after seeing their finals hopes fade away with a heavy loss to the Titans last week.

They are still a mathematical chance, but it will take an almighty turnaround to make the eight. 15.00 to get there says it all.

A win is an absolute must and they can be backed at 4.25 to do it by 1-12 points.

The Cowboys on the other hand are looking up, and a place in the top four is still a possibility.

Kyle Feldt has nine tries in the last nine games against the Broncos and the winger is 7.00 to score the first on Saturday.

Dragons on a high

. What: St George/Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs
. Where: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
. When: 19:35 (AEST), Saturday 10th August
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel, Channel 9
. Odds: St George/Illawarra Dragons 2.15, Canterbury Bulldogs 1.72

The Dragons will be buzzing after picking up a shock win over the Storm in Melbourne last week, and need to back it up against the Bulldogs.

The Red V are back on home soil, where they have won five of their past seven games.

They need another to ensure they stay in the top eight, and can be backed at 3.50 to win by 1-12 points.

It will be far from easy against a Bulldogs side that have won four of their last five games to cement their place in the eight.