NRL | Round 1

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
SGI
Dragons
ALLEGIANT STADIUM, LAS VEGAS • SUNDAY 1 MAR, 3:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 75% probability. The predicted margin of 7.8 was reasonable against the actual 1-point result. The model went 2/4 on 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 29 points was 14 points below Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Bulldogs's victory aligns with Grant Atkins's historical trend, Bulldogs have a 47% 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
90', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
BUL15
99%90'1%
14DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +1Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
BUL 7%No try 89%DRA 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

75%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

75%

Dragons

25%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 75%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Dragons. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Bulldogs carry a 73-point ELO rating advantage (1491 vs 1418). The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 7.8 points with a combined total of 42.

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 @1.38

Winner ✓

Edge

+6.4%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -7.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Bulldogs 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Over 40.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27L
R2025-R28L
R2025-R29L

older → newer

18.4
Dragons
R2025-R23W
R2025-R24L
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27L
15.2

Avg Conceded

24.0

Bulldogs

29.6

Dragons

Avg Margin

-5.6

Bulldogs

-14.4

Dragons

Run Metres

1652

Bulldogs

1562

Dragons

Line Breaks

6.2

Bulldogs

3.6

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Favours Bulldogs

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

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

Bulldogs
16W – 18L
47%
Dragons
15W – 23L
39%

Bulldogs hold a 8-point edge: 16W–18L (47%) vs Dragons's 15W–23L (39%).

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

Bulldogs
+0.6
Dragons
-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. Bulldogs get a +0.6 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Dragons's -0.2.

H2H History (Last 5)Bulldogs lead 5-0
Jul 2025CBY 20 - 18 SGI
Mar 2025CBY 28 - 20 SGI
Aug 2024CBY 28 - 10 SGI
May 2024CBY 44 - 12 SGI
May 2023CBY 18 - 16 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1491Overall1418
SGI
ELO difference: +73 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

985Forwards954
CBY +31
1011Backs947
CBY +64
978Halves879
CBY +99
1013Hooker945
CBY +68

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
SGI
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
18.4pts
Avg Score
15.2pts
24.0pts
Avg Conceded
29.6pts
-5.6pts
Avg Margin
-14.4pts
1652.2m
Run Metres
1562.0m
6.2
Line Breaks
3.6
365.2
Tackles
392.2
11.6
Errors
8.4

🔑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%
Bulldogs
4
Halves Control9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Bulldogs
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Bulldogs

Model Confidence

75%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: +7.8

2/4 match predictions correct
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