NRL | Round 17

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NEW
Knights
VS
CAN
Raiders
MCDONALD JONES STADIUM, NEWCASTLE • FRIDAY 27 JUNE, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Raiders to win at 53% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Raiders by 0.5 vs the actual margin of 4 points. Total score prediction of 44 was close to the actual 40, within 4 points. 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The combined score of 40 points was 4 points below Peter Gough's career average of 44. Raiders bucked the trend, Knights historically win 60% of games under Peter Gough, but couldn't convert that edge today. Peter Gough averaged 13.1 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Raiders firmly in control (99%)
KNI18
1%80'99%
22RAI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Raiders momentumMomentum +19Knights momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
90% none
KNI 6%No try 90%RAI 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

53%RaidersFavourite

Knights

47%

Raiders

53%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Raiders a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Raiders carry a 226-point ELO rating advantage (1637 vs 1411). Recent form favours Raiders with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Knights.

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

Raiders to Win @1.34

Winner ✓

Edge

-14.6%

Line / Spread

Raiders +9.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-14.6%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.7%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Knights
W
W
W
L
L
18.2
Raiders
W
W
W
W
W
26.8

Avg Conceded

16.0

Knights

16.4

Raiders

Avg Margin

2.2

Knights

10.4

Raiders

Run Metres

1830

Knights

1749

Raiders

Line Breaks

4.6

Knights

5.2

Raiders

Referee Indicator

Favours Knights

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

Win rate when Peter Gough refs each team (vs any opponent)

Knights
15W – 10L
60%
Raiders
9W – 9L
50%

Knights hold a 10-point edge: 15W–10L (60%) vs Raiders's 9W–9L (50%).

Avg Total

44.2 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

60%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.1
vs Away Teams7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Knights
+0.2
Raiders
+0.7

Peter Gough averages 13.1 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.1 against home vs 7 against away. Raiders get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Knights's +0.2.

H2H History (Last 5)Knights lead 3-2
Apr 2026NEW 32 - 12 CAN
Aug 2025NEW 18 - 44 CAN
Jul 2024NEW 16 - 12 CAN
Mar 2024NEW 12 - 28 CAN
Sep 2023NEW 30 - 28 CAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NEW
1411Overall1637
CAN
ELO difference: -226 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1111Forwards1070
Best: 1277NEW +41Best: 1274
1115Backs878
Best: 1169NEW +237Best: 992
1297Halves1162
Best: 1297NEW +135Best: 1162
1093Hooker1200
CAN +107

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NEW
Stat
CAN
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
5.0
18.2pts
Avg Score
26.8pts
16.0pts
Avg Conceded
16.4pts
2.2pts
Avg Margin
10.4pts
1830.2m
Run Metres
1748.6m
4.6
Line Breaks
5.2
393.4
Tackles
348.8
11.0
Errors
9.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

Raiders predicted to win by 0 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: -0.5

3/3 match predictions correct
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