NRL | Round 15

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NQL
Cowboys
VS
DOL
Dolphins
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM, TOWNSVILLE • SATURDAY 14 JUNE, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dolphins to win at 61% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 7.7 but the actual margin was 54 points. Dolphins led 4–22 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 54. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

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 62 points was 16 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%)
COW4
1%80'99%
58DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum -35Cowboys momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
91% none
COW 2%No try 91%DOL 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

61%DolphinsFavourite

Cowboys

39%

Dolphins

61%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins hold the advantage at 61% win probability, though Cowboys are far from out of this at 39%. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Dolphins carry a 90-point ELO rating advantage (1566 vs 1476). Recent form favours Dolphins with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Cowboys. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 7.7 points with a combined total of 49.

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

Dolphins to Win @1.65

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.1%

Line / Spread

Dolphins +3.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.1%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+1.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Cowboys
W
L
L
L
L
21.6
Dolphins
W
W
W
L
L
31.6

Avg Conceded

30.0

Cowboys

16.4

Dolphins

Avg Margin

-8.4

Cowboys

15.2

Dolphins

Run Metres

1783

Cowboys

1770

Dolphins

Line Breaks

5.4

Cowboys

5.2

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)

Cowboys
7W – 7L
50%
Dolphins
7W – 3L
70%

When Todd Smith officiates, Dolphins have won 7 of 10 games (70%), significantly stronger than Cowboys's 7 from 14 (50%). 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

Cowboys
+0.1
Dolphins
+0.6

Dolphins get a +0.6 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Cowboys's +0.1.

H2H History (Last 5)Dolphins lead 3-2
Jul 2025NQL 24 - 43 DOL
May 2024NQL 26 - 28 DOL
Mar 2024NQL 43 - 18 DOL
Sep 2023NQL 34 - 10 DOL
Apr 2023NQL 22 - 32 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NQL
1476Overall1566
DOL
ELO difference: -90 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

951Forwards1107
Best: 1138DOL +156Best: 1264
1010Backs1146
Best: 1108DOL +136Best: 1193
1087Halves1316
Best: 1087DOL +229Best: 1316
696Hooker870
DOL +175

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NQL
Stat
DOL
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
21.6pts
Avg Score
31.6pts
30.0pts
Avg Conceded
16.4pts
-8.4pts
Avg Margin
15.2pts
1782.6m
Run Metres
1770.2m
5.4
Line Breaks
5.2
345.8
Tackles
337.0
13.8
Errors
9.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

61%

Dolphins predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 49 · Line: -7.7

2/3 match predictions correct
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