NRL | Round 16

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BRI
Broncos
VS
CRO
Sharks
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • SUNDAY 22 JUNE, 2:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Broncos to win at 57% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Broncos by 5.1 vs the actual margin of 6 points. The game's 62 points came in 17 points higher than the predicted 45. Broncos trailed 12–22 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 34–28. 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

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 62 points was 12 points above Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Broncos's victory aligns with Wyatt Raymond's historical trend, Broncos have a 60% win rate under this referee. Broncos's home victory fits Wyatt Raymond's profile, home teams win 61% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
BRO34
99%80'1%
28SHA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sharks momentumMomentum +11Broncos momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
BRO 8%No try 85%SHA 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

57%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

57%

Sharks

43%

AI Match Overview

Broncos hold the advantage at 57% win probability, though Sharks are far from out of this at 43%. The model sees Broncos ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including Forward Pack, Backline Quality and Referee Tendency. Sharks carry a 106-point ELO rating advantage (1528 vs 1422). Recent form favours Sharks with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Broncos. The margin model predicts Broncos by 5.1 points with a combined total of 45.

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

Broncos to Win @1.50

Winner ✓

Edge

-7.4%

Line / Spread

Broncos -4.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-7.4%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+11.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
W
L
L
L
L
19.6
Sharks
W
W
W
L
L
23.4

Avg Conceded

26.4

Broncos

28.0

Sharks

Avg Margin

-6.8

Broncos

-4.6

Sharks

Run Metres

1695

Broncos

1691

Sharks

Line Breaks

6.2

Broncos

4.6

Sharks

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Broncos
3W – 2L
60%
Sharks
0W – 1L
0%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Broncos have won 3 of 5 games (60%), significantly stronger than Sharks's 0 from 1 (0%). Games average 49.9 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 61% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (1 games for Sharks).

Avg Total

49.9 pts

Home Win %

61%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.9
vs Away Teams4.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Broncos
-0.4
Sharks
-3.0

Broncos get a +-0.4 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Sharks's -3.0.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 3-2
Jun 2024BRI 12 - 22 CRO
Jun 2023BRI 20 - 12 CRO
Apr 2022BRI 16 - 7 CRO
Aug 2021BRI 16 - 24 CRO
Jun 2021BRI 26 - 18 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Sharks hold the ELO advantage (1528 vs 1422), but the market favours Broncos (@1.50).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1422Overall1528
CRO
ELO difference: -106 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1142Forwards1012
Best: 1335BRI +130Best: 1265
1144Backs1050
Best: 1200BRI +94Best: 1149
1121Halves1248
Best: 1121CRO +126Best: 1248
828Hooker1271
CRO +443

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
CRO
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
19.6pts
Avg Score
23.4pts
26.4pts
Avg Conceded
28.0pts
-6.8pts
Avg Margin
-4.6pts
1694.6m
Run Metres
1691.4m
6.2
Line Breaks
4.6
368.4
Tackles
333.6
12.0
Errors
10.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

57%

Broncos predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +5.1

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