NRL | Round 3

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MAN
Sea Eagles
VS
CAN
Raiders
4 PINES PARK, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 23 MAR, 6:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sea Eagles to win at 68% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 3.6 but the actual margin was 28 points. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

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 52 points was 9 points above 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', Sea Eagles firmly in control (99%)
SEA40
99%80'1%
12RAI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Raiders momentumMomentum -24Sea Eagles momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
SEA 6%No try 87%RAI 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

68%Sea EaglesFavourite

Sea Eagles

68%

Raiders

32%

AI Match Overview

Sea Eagles are clear favourites here at 68%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Raiders. Raiders are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Sea Eagles counter with Halves Control which tips the scales. Recent form favours Raiders with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sea Eagles. The margin model predicts Sea Eagles by 3.6 points with a combined total of 41.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

3 ACTIVE EDGES

Each market is predicted by an independent model, H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Sea Eagles to Win @1.52

Winner ✓

Edge

+9.9%

Line / Spread

Sea Eagles -5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+9.9%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+25.2%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sea Eagles
W
W
L
L
L
23.6
Raiders
W
W
W
W
W
24.8

Avg Conceded

30.0

Sea Eagles

16.8

Raiders

Avg Margin

-6.4

Sea Eagles

8.0

Raiders

Run Metres

1532

Sea Eagles

1657

Raiders

Line Breaks

5.0

Sea Eagles

4.2

Raiders

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

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

Sea Eagles
21W – 17L
55%
Raiders
28W – 20L
58%

Both sides have a similar record under Grant Atkins, Sea Eagles 21W–17L (55%) and Raiders 28W–20L (58%).

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

Sea Eagles
-0.6
Raiders
-0.2

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. Raiders get a +-0.2 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Sea Eagles's -0.6.

H2H History (Last 5)Raiders lead 3-2
Mar 2026MAN 28 - 29 CAN
Aug 2025MAN 12 - 28 CAN
Aug 2024MAN 46 - 24 CAN
May 2024MAN 24 - 26 CAN
May 2023MAN 42 - 14 CAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Raiders hold the ELO advantage (1526 vs 1514), but the market favours Sea Eagles (@1.52).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

MAN
1514Overall1526
CAN
ELO difference: -12 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

983Forwards988
Best: 1190EvenBest: 1296
935Backs1071
Best: 1159CAN +136Best: 1200
1179Halves1032
Best: 1179MAN +146Best: 1032
821Hooker1200
CAN +379

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

MAN
Stat
CAN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
5.0
23.6pts
Avg Score
24.8pts
30.0pts
Avg Conceded
16.8pts
-6.4pts
Avg Margin
8.0pts
1531.8m
Run Metres
1657.0m
5.0
Line Breaks
4.2
317.0
Tackles
381.4
11.4
Errors
9.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

68%

Sea Eagles predicted to win by 4 points

Predicted total: 41 · Line: +3.6

2/3 match predictions correct
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