NRL | Round 2

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PEN
Panthers
VS
SYD
Roosters
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • FRIDAY 14 MAR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Roosters defied the model's 76% prediction for Panthers, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 14.6 but the actual margin was 6 points. The game's 70 points came in 25 points higher than the predicted 45. A tough result for the model, all 3 picks missed on this one.

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 70 points was 24 points above Todd Smith's career average of 46.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Roosters firmly in control (99%)
PAN32
1%80'99%
38ROO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Roosters momentumMomentum +17Panthers momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
90% none
PAN 6%No try 90%ROO 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

76%PanthersFavourite

Panthers

76%

Roosters

24%

AI Match Overview

Panthers are clear favourites here at 76%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Roosters. The model sees Panthers ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Panthers carry a 148-point ELO rating advantage (1650 vs 1502). Recent form favours Panthers with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Roosters. The margin model predicts Panthers by 14.6 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

Panthers to Win @1.12

Lost ✗

Edge

-18.5%

Line / Spread

Panthers -15.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-18.5%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+14.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Panthers
W
W
W
W
W
27.2
Roosters
W
W
L
L
L
23.6

Avg Conceded

12.4

Panthers

34.4

Roosters

Avg Margin

14.8

Panthers

-10.8

Roosters

Run Metres

1908

Panthers

1487

Roosters

Line Breaks

5.4

Panthers

4.8

Roosters

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Panthers
7W – 6L
54%
Roosters
8W – 6L
57%

Both sides have a similar record under Todd Smith, Panthers 7W–6L (54%) and Roosters 8W–6L (57%). 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

Panthers
-1.5
Roosters
+0.0

Roosters get a +0.0 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Panthers's -1.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 5-0
Mar 2026PEN 40 - 4 SYD
Apr 2025PEN 40 - 12 SYD
Sep 2024PEN 30 - 10 SYD
Mar 2024PEN 22 - 16 SYD
Jun 2023PEN 30 - 6 SYD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PEN
1650Overall1502
SYD
ELO difference: +148 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1131Forwards1019
Best: 1287PEN +112Best: 1166
975Backs967
Best: 1132EvenBest: 1077
1144Halves1001
Best: 1144PEN +143Best: 1001
949Hooker1180
SYD +230

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PEN
Stat
SYD
5.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
27.2pts
Avg Score
23.6pts
12.4pts
Avg Conceded
34.4pts
14.8pts
Avg Margin
-10.8pts
1908.4m
Run Metres
1486.6m
5.4
Line Breaks
4.8
350.8
Tackles
342.6
10.8
Errors
9.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

76%

Panthers predicted to win by 15 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +14.6

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