NRL | Round 13

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SGI
Dragons
VS
NEW
Knights
JUBILEE STADIUM, SYDNEY • FRIDAY 30 MAY, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dragons to win at 70% probability. The predicted margin of 6.6 was reasonable against the actual 14-point result. The game's 26 points came in 18 points lower than the predicted 44. A clean sweep, all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Grant Atkins officiated this match (318 career games). The combined score of 26 points was 17 points below Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Dragons bucked the trend, Knights historically win 47% of games under Grant Atkins, but couldn't convert that edge today. Grant Atkins averaged 14.4 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Dragons firmly in control (99%)
DRA20
99%80'1%
6KNI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Knights momentumMomentum -4Dragons momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
84% none
DRA 10%No try 84%KNI 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

70%DragonsFavourite

Dragons

70%

Knights

30%

AI Match Overview

Dragons are clear favourites here at 70%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Knights. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Dragons carry a 25-point ELO rating advantage (1408 vs 1383). The margin model predicts Dragons by 6.6 points with a combined total of 44.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Dragons to Win @1.50

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.5%

Line / Spread

Dragons -5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.5%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dragons
W
W
L
L
L
22.0
Knights
W
W
L
L
L
18.6

Avg Conceded

27.8

Dragons

17.6

Knights

Avg Margin

-5.8

Dragons

1.0

Knights

Run Metres

1659

Dragons

1868

Knights

Line Breaks

6.0

Dragons

6.0

Knights

Referee Indicator

Favours Knights

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Grant Atkins refs each team (vs any opponent)

Dragons
15W – 23L
39%
Knights
15W – 17L
47%

Knights hold a 8-point edge: 15W–17L (47%) vs Dragons's 15W–23L (39%).

Avg Total

43.2 pts

Home Win %

54%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

14.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.29

SB Away %

56%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.8
vs Away Teams7.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Dragons
-0.2
Knights
-0.5

Grant Atkins averages 14.4 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.8 against home vs 7.6 against away. Dragons get a +-0.2 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Knights's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Knights lead 3-2
May 2026SGI 10 - 44 NEW
Apr 2024SGI 10 - 30 NEW
Sep 2023SGI 12 - 32 NEW
Apr 2022SGI 21 - 16 NEW
Mar 2021SGI 22 - 13 NEW
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SGI
1408Overall1383
NEW
ELO difference: +25 in favour of Dragons

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1101Forwards1210
Best: 1238NEW +109Best: 1367
1025Backs1010
Best: 1148SGI +14Best: 1189
987Halves1276
Best: 987NEW +289Best: 1276
1200Hooker1054
SGI +146

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SGI
Stat
NEW
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
22.0pts
Avg Score
18.6pts
27.8pts
Avg Conceded
17.6pts
-5.8pts
Avg Margin
1.0pts
1659.2m
Run Metres
1868.0m
6.0
Line Breaks
6.0
362.0
Tackles
391.2
11.4
Errors
12.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

70%

Dragons predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +6.6

3/3 match predictions correct
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