Melbourne Storm vs St. George Illawarra Dragons Prediction: Storm expected to keep things running

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium will host the round 22 NRL encounter between Melbourne Storm and St. George Illawarra Dragons. The home team is the favorite, but can the visiting side turn the tables?

Melbourne Storm kept their perfect record intact, and in this one, they will look to keep things running. In their game against Parramatta Eels, Melbourne Storm secured a 14-32 win on the road, and with that win, the Melbourne Storm made it seven NRL wins. However, Melbourne Storm have lost just two of their 15 league games, coming against the Cronulla Sharks and Manly Sea Eagles. 

St. George Illawarra Dragons suffered a defeat last weekend against Penrith Panthers, losing 10-46 in that game. However, St. George Illawarra Dragons have struggled, as they have just two wins in their last five games, coming against Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos. Yet, this team loses to Sydney Roosters and Manly Sea Eagles, with games ending 30-14 and 42-12. In the league this season, St. George Illawarra Dragons have 24 points from 18 matches, leaving them 10th in the standings. 

The Melbourne Storm have been playing below par, and in this one, I do not see them proving a point. The visiting St George Illawarra Dragons have not shown character, and their 36-margin defeat against the Panthers last weekend shows that they have no chances here. Take Melbourne Storm to win this game with a good margin, a game that should end with high scores.