NRL | Round 3

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PAR
Eels
VS
CBY
Bulldogs
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 23 MAR, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 60% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Bulldogs by 7.3 vs the actual margin of 8 points. The game's 24 points came in 22 points lower than the predicted 46. 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

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 24 points was 26 points below Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Bulldogs's victory aligns with Wyatt Raymond's historical trend, Bulldogs have a 57% win rate under this referee. Despite Wyatt Raymond's 61% career home-team win rate, the away side Bulldogs prevailed.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
EEL8
1%80'99%
16BUL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Bulldogs momentumMomentum -4Eels momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
EEL 5%No try 87%BUL 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

60%BulldogsFavourite

Eels

40%

Bulldogs

60%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs hold the advantage at 60% win probability, though Eels are far from out of this at 40%. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Bulldogs carry a 195-point ELO rating advantage (1543 vs 1348). The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 7.3 points with a combined total of 46.

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

Bulldogs to Win @1.50

Winner ✓

Edge

-12.0%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +6.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-12.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+9.2%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
30.4
Bulldogs
W
W
L
L
L
23.6

Avg Conceded

36.8

Eels

29.2

Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-6.4

Eels

-5.6

Bulldogs

Run Metres

1675

Eels

1665

Bulldogs

Line Breaks

5.4

Eels

4.4

Bulldogs

Referee Indicator

Favours Bulldogs

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

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

Eels
4W – 5L
44%
Bulldogs
4W – 3L
57%

Bulldogs hold a 13-point edge: 4W–3L (57%) vs Eels's 4W–5L (44%). 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 (7 games for Bulldogs).

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

Eels
+1.2
Bulldogs
-1.9

Eels get a +1.2 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Bulldogs's -1.9.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 3-2
Apr 2026PAR 38 - 20 CBY
Jun 2025PAR 12 - 30 CBY
Jun 2024PAR 18 - 22 CBY
Mar 2024PAR 26 - 8 CBY
Jun 2023PAR 34 - 12 CBY
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PAR
1348Overall1543
CBY
ELO difference: -195 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1046Forwards1129
Best: 1218CBY +83Best: 1271
1025Backs978
Best: 1145PAR +47Best: 1131
952Halves989
Best: 952CBY +37Best: 989
739Hooker1177
CBY +438

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PAR
Stat
CBY
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
30.4pts
Avg Score
23.6pts
36.8pts
Avg Conceded
29.2pts
-6.4pts
Avg Margin
-5.6pts
1674.8m
Run Metres
1665.2m
5.4
Line Breaks
4.4
295.8
Tackles
356.4
11.8
Errors
11.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

60%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: -7.3

3/3 match predictions correct
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