NRL | Round 23

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MEL
Storm
VS
BRI
Broncos
AAMI PARK, MELBOURNE • THURSDAY 7 AUG, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Storm to win at 63% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 4.8 but the actual margin was 20 points. The game's 24 points came in 20 points lower than the predicted 44. Storm led 12–2 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 20. 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

Grant Atkins officiated this match (318 career games). The combined score of 24 points was 19 points below Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Storm's victory aligns with Grant Atkins's historical trend, Storm have a 65% win rate under this referee. 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', Storm firmly in control (99%)
STO22
99%80'1%
2BRO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Broncos momentumMomentum +10Storm momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
STO 7%No try 85%BRO 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

63%StormFavourite

Storm

63%

Broncos

37%

AI Match Overview

Storm hold the advantage at 63% win probability, though Broncos are far from out of this at 37%. Broncos are stronger on paper across 3 of 7 key factors, including Forward Pack, Backline Quality and Halves Control, but Storm counter with ELO Difference and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Storm carry a 166-point ELO rating advantage (1693 vs 1527). The margin model predicts Storm by 4.8 points with a combined total of 44.

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

Storm to Win @1.47

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.4%

Line / Spread

Storm -5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.4%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Storm
W
W
W
W
L
24.8
Broncos
W
W
W
W
L
30.8

Avg Conceded

18.4

Storm

16.0

Broncos

Avg Margin

6.4

Storm

14.8

Broncos

Run Metres

1762

Storm

1660

Broncos

Line Breaks

3.4

Storm

6.0

Broncos

Referee Indicator

Favours Storm

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

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

Storm
34W – 18L
65%
Broncos
23W – 25L
48%

When Grant Atkins officiates, Storm have won 34 of 52 games (65%), significantly stronger than Broncos's 23 from 48 (48%).

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

Storm
+0.9
Broncos
+1.0

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.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 3-2
Mar 2026MEL 14 - 18 BRI
Oct 2025MEL 22 - 26 BRI
Sep 2025MEL 14 - 30 BRI
Sep 2024MEL 50 - 12 BRI
Apr 2024MEL 34 - 32 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

MEL
1693Overall1527
BRI
ELO difference: +166 in favour of Storm

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1079Forwards1117
Best: 1333BRI +38Best: 1342
948Backs1165
Best: 1012BRI +218Best: 1201
1262Halves1266
Best: 1262EvenBest: 1266
1131Hooker1200
BRI +69

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

MEL
Stat
BRI
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
24.8pts
Avg Score
30.8pts
18.4pts
Avg Conceded
16.0pts
6.4pts
Avg Margin
14.8pts
1761.6m
Run Metres
1659.6m
3.4
Line Breaks
6.0
338.0
Tackles
325.4
10.8
Errors
12.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

63%

Storm predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +4.8

3/3 match predictions correct
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