NRL | Round 16

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
NEW
Knights
HBF PARK, PERTH • SATURDAY 21 JUNE, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Knights defied the model's 71% prediction for Dolphins, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 10.1 but the actual margin was 6 points. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 46.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Grant Atkins officiated this match (318 career games). The 46-point combined total was right in line with Grant Atkins's career average of 43. 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', Knights firmly in control (99%)
DOL20
1%80'99%
26KNI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Knights momentumMomentum -22Dolphins momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
92% none
DOL 4%No try 92%KNI 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

71%DolphinsFavourite

Dolphins

71%

Knights

29%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins are clear favourites here at 71%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Knights. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Dolphins carry a 242-point ELO rating advantage (1614 vs 1371). Recent form favours Dolphins with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Knights. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 10.1 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

Dolphins to Win @1.34

Lost ✗

Edge

-9.2%

Line / Spread

Dolphins -10.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-9.2%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+22.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
W
W
W
W
L
38.0
Knights
W
W
L
L
L
14.2

Avg Conceded

10.0

Dolphins

17.6

Knights

Avg Margin

28.0

Dolphins

-3.4

Knights

Run Metres

1934

Dolphins

1845

Knights

Line Breaks

6.6

Dolphins

4.6

Knights

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

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

Dolphins
6W – 6L
50%
Knights
15W – 17L
47%

Both sides have a similar record under Grant Atkins, Dolphins 6W–6L (50%) and Knights 15W–17L (47%).

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

Dolphins
+0.0
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. Dolphins get a +0.0 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Knights's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Knights lead 4-1
Mar 2025DOL 12 - 26 NEW
Sep 2024DOL 6 - 14 NEW
Apr 2024DOL 14 - 18 NEW
Aug 2023DOL 28 - 30 NEW
Mar 2023DOL 36 - 20 NEW
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1614Overall1371
NEW
ELO difference: +242 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1155Forwards1114
Best: 1295DOL +41Best: 1334
1209Backs1105
Best: 1226DOL +104Best: 1163
1400Halves1239
Best: 1400DOL +161Best: 1239
1058Hooker1120
NEW +62

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
NEW
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
38.0pts
Avg Score
14.2pts
10.0pts
Avg Conceded
17.6pts
28.0pts
Avg Margin
-3.4pts
1934.4m
Run Metres
1845.0m
6.6
Line Breaks
4.6
321.0
Tackles
387.4
10.6
Errors
12.4

🔑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%
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Dolphins

Model Confidence

71%

Dolphins predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 38 · Line: +10.1

1/3 match predictions correct
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