NRL | Round 10

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
CBY
Bulldogs
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • THURSDAY 7 MAY, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dolphins to win at 69% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 4.5 but the actual margin was 32 points. Dolphins led 14–12 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 32. The model went 4/17 on this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Grant Atkins officiated this match (316 career games). The combined score of 56 points was 13 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

AI Win Probability

69%DolphinsFavourite

Dolphins

69%

Bulldogs

31%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins are clear favourites here at 69%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Bulldogs. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Dolphins carry a 56-point ELO rating advantage (1457 vs 1401). The margin model predicts Dolphins by 4.5 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

Dolphins to Win @1.50

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.6%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +6.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Dolphins 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
R4L
R5L
R7L
R8L
R9W

older → newer

19.6
Bulldogs
R5L
R6W
R7L
R8L
R9L
20.0

Avg Conceded

26.2

Dolphins

29.2

Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-6.6

Dolphins

-9.2

Bulldogs

Run Metres

1880

Dolphins

1654

Bulldogs

Line Breaks

4.6

Dolphins

3.8

Bulldogs

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Grant Atkins

316 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

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

Dolphins
5W – 6L
45%
Bulldogs
16W – 17L
48%

Both sides have a similar record under Grant Atkins — Dolphins 5W–6L (45%) and Bulldogs 16W–17L (48%).

Avg Total

43.1 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

Dolphins
+0.0
Bulldogs
+0.6

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 Dolphins's +0.0.

H2H History (Last 3)Bulldogs lead 2-1
May 2025DOL 44 - 8 CBY
Aug 2024DOL 10 - 30 CBY
Aug 2023DOL 22 - 23 CBY
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1457Overall1401
CBY
ELO difference: +56 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

989Forwards862
DOL +127
968Backs878
DOL +90
922Halves870
DOL +51
978Hooker863
DOL +115

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
CBY
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
19.6pts
Avg Score
20.0pts
26.2pts
Avg Conceded
29.2pts
-6.6pts
Avg Margin
-9.2pts
1880.4m
Run Metres
1653.6m
4.6
Line Breaks
3.8
372.6
Tackles
348.4
13.6
Errors
13.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

69%

Dolphins predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +4.5

1/4 match predictions correct3/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Jack BostockDolphins
backFair 1.272+ 46%
$2.10
+31.0% edge
Model
79%
Market
48%
Confidence
79%
Jamayne IsaakoDolphins
backFair 1.642+ 24%
$1.80
+5.5% edge
Model
61%
Market
56%
Confidence
61%
Herbie FarnworthDolphins
backFair 1.892+ 17%
$2.05
+4.0% edge
Model
53%
Market
49%
Confidence
53%
Hamiso Tabuai-FidowDolphins
backFair 1.542+ 28%
$1.57
+1.1% edge
Model
65%
Market
64%
Confidence
65%
Bronson XerriBulldogs
backFair 3.612+ 4%
$2.90
-6.8% edge
Model
28%
Market
34%
Confidence
28%
Jacob PrestonBulldogs
forwardFair 3.062+ 6%
$2.50
-7.3% edge
Model
33%
Market
40%
Confidence
33%
Selwyn CobboDolphins
backFair 2.452+ 10%
$1.80
-14.7% edge
Model
41%
Market
56%
Confidence
41%
Jonathan SuaBulldogs
backFair 3.292+ 5%
$2.07
-18.0% edge
Model
30%
Market
48%
Confidence
30%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

Team-normalised first-try share using the current lineups and opposition defence profile.

5 Plays
Jack BostockDolphins
backFair 3.732+ 46%
$11.00
+17.7% edge
Model
27%
Market
9%
Confidence
27%
Jamayne IsaakoDolphins
backFair 6.092+ 24%
$9.50
+5.9% edge
Model
16%
Market
11%
Confidence
16%
Hamiso Tabuai-FidowDolphins
backFair 5.512+ 28%
$7.50
+4.8% edge
Model
18%
Market
13%
Confidence
18%
Herbie FarnworthDolphins
backFair 7.662+ 17%
$11.00
+4.0% edge
Model
13%
Market
9%
Confidence
13%
Jacob PrestonBulldogs
forwardFair 8.932+ 6%
$13.00
+3.5% edge
Model
11%
Market
8%
Confidence
11%