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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
PAR
Eels
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • MONDAY 8 JUNE, 4:05 PM AEST

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 62% probability. The predicted margin of 6.4 was reasonable against the actual 2-point result. The game's 26 points came in 20 points lower than the predicted 46. The model went 4/17 on this match. The under 50.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (107 career games). The combined score of 26 points was 20 points below Todd Smith's career average of 46. Bulldogs bucked the trend, Eels historically win 56% of games under Todd Smith, but couldn't convert that edge today.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
BUL14
99%80'1%
12EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum -5Bulldogs momentum →
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

62%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

62%

Eels

38%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs hold the advantage at 62% win probability, though Eels are far from out of this at 38%. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 2 of 7 key factors including Referee Tendency and Venue Advantage. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 6.4 points with a combined total of 46.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Bulldogs to Win @1.52

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.9%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -5.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Bulldogs 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
R9L
R10L
R11L
R12W
R13L

older → newer

17.2
Eels
R8L
R9L
R10W
R11L
R13L
19.0

Avg Conceded

30.4

Bulldogs

32.2

Eels

Avg Margin

-13.2

Bulldogs

-13.2

Eels

Run Metres

1723

Bulldogs

1642

Eels

Line Breaks

4.6

Bulldogs

4.2

Eels

Referee Indicator

Favours Eels

Todd Smith

107 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Bulldogs
4W – 5L
44%
Eels
9W – 7L
56%

Eels hold a 12-point edge: 9W–7L (56%) vs Bulldogs's 4W–5L (44%). Games average 46.1 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.1 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.3

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.6
vs Away Teams5.7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Bulldogs
+1.0
Eels
-1.0

Bulldogs get a +1.0 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Eels's -1.0.

H2H History (Last 5)Bulldogs lead 3-2
Apr 2026CBY 20 - 38 PAR
Jun 2025CBY 30 - 12 PAR
Mar 2025CBY 16 - 8 PAR
Jun 2024CBY 22 - 18 PAR
Mar 2024CBY 8 - 26 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1354Overall1352
PAR
ELO difference: +2 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

829Forwards868
PAR +39
848Backs859
PAR +11
838Halves833
Even
849Hooker865
PAR +16

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
PAR
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
17.2pts
Avg Score
19.0pts
30.4pts
Avg Conceded
32.2pts
-13.2pts
Avg Margin
-13.2pts
1722.6m
Run Metres
1641.8m
4.6
Line Breaks
4.2
364.2
Tackles
321.6
10.2
Errors
12.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

62%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +6.4

3/4 match predictions correct1/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Isaiah IongiEels
backFair 1.712+ 22%
$2.80
+22.7% edge
Model
58%
Market
36%
Confidence
58%
Jacob KirazBulldogs
backFair 1.382+ 37%
$2.00
+22.2% edge
Model
72%
Market
50%
Confidence
72%
Jordan SamraniEels
backFair 2.392+ 10%
$3.40
+12.4% edge
Model
42%
Market
29%
Confidence
42%
Brian KellyEels
backFair 2.062+ 14%
$2.05
-0.2% edge
Model
49%
Market
49%
Confidence
49%
Sean RussellEels
backFair 2.982+ 6%
$2.80
-2.1% edge
Model
34%
Market
36%
Confidence
34%
Stephen CrichtonBulldogs
backFair 2.632+ 8%
$2.45
-2.8% edge
Model
38%
Market
41%
Confidence
38%
Josh Addo-CarrEels
backFair 1.892+ 17%
$1.74
-4.5% edge
Model
53%
Market
57%
Confidence
53%
Jethro RinakamaBulldogs
backFair 2.192+ 13%
$1.78
-10.5% edge
Model
46%
Market
56%
Confidence
46%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Jacob KirazBulldogs
backFair 4.742+ 37%
$11.00
+12.0% edge
Model
21%
Market
9%
Confidence
21%
Isaiah IongiEels
backFair 7.122+ 22%
$15.00
+7.4% edge
Model
14%
Market
7%
Confidence
14%
Jordan SamraniEels
backFair 11.552+ 10%
$17.00
+2.8% edge
Model
9%
Market
6%
Confidence
9%
Josh Addo-CarrEels
backFair 8.292+ 17%
$9.50
+1.5% edge
Model
12%
Market
11%
Confidence
12%
Brian KellyEels
backFair 9.412+ 14%
$11.00
+1.5% edge
Model
11%
Market
9%
Confidence
11%