NRL | Round 12

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
DOL
Dolphins
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • THURSDAY 22 MAY, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Dolphins defied the model's 68% prediction for Bulldogs, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 7.2 but the actual margin was 36 points. Dolphins led 8–14 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 36. A tough result for the model, all 3 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The combined score of 52 points was 6 points above Todd Smith's career average of 46. Dolphins's victory aligns with Todd Smith's historical trend, Dolphins have a 70% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Dolphins firmly in control (99%)
BUL8
1%80'99%
44DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum -61Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
BUL 6%No try 89%DOL 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

68%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

68%

Dolphins

32%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 68%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Dolphins. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Referee Tendency. Bulldogs carry a 188-point ELO rating advantage (1638 vs 1450). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Dolphins. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 7.2 points with a combined total of 38.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

1 ACTIVE EDGE

Each market is predicted by an independent model, H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Bulldogs to Win @1.22

Lost ✗

Edge

-0.8%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -10.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-0.8%

Total Points

Under 41.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+8.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
W
W
L
28.8
Dolphins
W
W
L
L
L
25.6

Avg Conceded

20.0

Bulldogs

26.0

Dolphins

Avg Margin

8.8

Bulldogs

-0.4

Dolphins

Run Metres

1730

Bulldogs

1659

Dolphins

Line Breaks

6.0

Bulldogs

3.8

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Favours Dolphins

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Bulldogs
4W – 5L
44%
Dolphins
7W – 3L
70%

When Todd Smith officiates, Dolphins have won 7 of 10 games (70%), significantly stronger than Bulldogs's 4 from 9 (44%). Games average 46.1 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.1 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

10.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.50

SB Away %

52%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.3
vs Away Teams5.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Bulldogs
-1.4
Dolphins
+0.6

Dolphins get a +0.6 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Bulldogs's -1.4.

H2H History (Last 3)Bulldogs lead 2-1
May 2026CBY 12 - 44 DOL
Aug 2024CBY 30 - 10 DOL
Aug 2023CBY 23 - 22 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1638Overall1450
DOL
ELO difference: +188 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1025Forwards1038
Best: 1186DOL +13Best: 1214
834Backs896
Best: 965DOL +62Best: 1010
1282Halves1375
Best: 1282DOL +93Best: 1375
974Hooker1165
DOL +191

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
DOL
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
28.8pts
Avg Score
25.6pts
20.0pts
Avg Conceded
26.0pts
8.8pts
Avg Margin
-0.4pts
1730.2m
Run Metres
1658.8m
6.0
Line Breaks
3.8
341.0
Tackles
358.8
9.2
Errors
10.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Bulldogs
2
Forward Pack12.0%
Dolphins
3
Backline Quality10.0%
Dolphins
4
Halves Control9.0%
Dolphins
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
Bulldogs
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Bulldogs
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Bulldogs

Model Confidence

68%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 38 · Line: +7.2

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