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NRL | Round 14

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NQL
Cowboys
VS
DOL
Dolphins
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM, TOWNSVILLE • SATURDAY 6 JUNE, 5:30 PM AEST

AI Win Probability

58%DolphinsFavourite

Cowboys

42%

Dolphins

58%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins hold the advantage at 58% win probability, though Cowboys are far from out of this at 42%. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Dolphins carry a 60-point ELO rating advantage (1556 vs 1496). Recent form favours Dolphins with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Cowboys. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 2.2 points with a combined total of 44.

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

Dolphins to Win @1.63

Edge

-0.8%

Line / Spread

Cowboys +3.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Dolphins 1-12 @2.55

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 55.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Cowboys
R9W
R10L
R11W
R12W
R13L

older → newer

23.6
Dolphins
R8L
R9W
R10W
R11W
R12W
30.4

Avg Conceded

20.2

Cowboys

14.8

Dolphins

Avg Margin

3.4

Cowboys

15.6

Dolphins

Run Metres

1780

Cowboys

1795

Dolphins

Line Breaks

5.4

Cowboys

6.6

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Favours Dolphins

Wyatt Raymond

48 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

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

Cowboys
2W – 2L
50%
Dolphins
3W – 1L
75%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Dolphins have won 3 of 4 games (75%), significantly stronger than Cowboys's 2 from 4 (50%). Games average 50.0 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (4 games for Cowboys).

Avg Total

50.0 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.36

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.7
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Cowboys
+0.0
Dolphins
+1.0

Dolphins get a +1.0 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Cowboys's +0.0.

H2H History (Last 5)Dolphins lead 3-2
Jul 2025NQL 24 - 43 DOL
Jun 2025NQL 4 - 58 DOL
May 2024NQL 26 - 28 DOL
Mar 2024NQL 43 - 18 DOL
Sep 2023NQL 34 - 10 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NQL
1496Overall1556
DOL
ELO difference: -60 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

964Forwards1095
DOL +131
969Backs1021
DOL +53
1018Halves1092
DOL +75
980Hooker1047
DOL +67

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NQL
Stat
DOL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
23.6pts
Avg Score
30.4pts
20.2pts
Avg Conceded
14.8pts
3.4pts
Avg Margin
15.6pts
1779.8m
Run Metres
1795.4m
5.4
Line Breaks
6.6
343.4
Tackles
342.4
11.2
Errors
11.0

🔑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%
Dolphins
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Cowboys
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Cowboys

Model Confidence

58%

Dolphins predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: -2.2

Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Jack Bostock
backFair 1.352+ 39%
$1.95
+22.9% edge
Model
74%
Market
51%
Confidence
74%
Jamayne Isaako
backFair 1.292+ 44%
$1.68
+18.2% edge
Model
78%
Market
60%
Confidence
78%
Murray Taulagi
backFair 1.392+ 36%
$1.78
+15.6% edge
Model
72%
Market
56%
Confidence
72%
Heilum Luki
forwardFair 1.922+ 17%
$2.70
+15.0% edge
Model
52%
Market
37%
Confidence
52%
Selwyn Cobbo
backFair 1.542+ 28%
$1.70
+6.2% edge
Model
65%
Market
59%
Confidence
65%
Scott Drinkwater
backFair 1.952+ 16%
$2.15
+4.9% edge
Model
51%
Market
47%
Confidence
51%
Herbie Farnworth
backFair 1.852+ 18%
$1.95
+2.6% edge
Model
54%
Market
51%
Confidence
54%
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
backFair 1.832+ 19%
$1.75
-2.5% edge
Model
55%
Market
57%
Confidence
55%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Murray Taulagi
backFair 4.942+ 36%
$10.00
+10.2% edge
Model
20%
Market
10%
Confidence
20%
Jamayne Isaako
backFair 6.232+ 44%
$9.00
+4.9% edge
Model
16%
Market
11%
Confidence
16%
Heilum Luki
forwardFair 8.502+ 17%
$14.00
+4.6% edge
Model
12%
Market
7%
Confidence
12%
Jack Bostock
backFair 6.922+ 39%
$10.00
+4.4% edge
Model
14%
Market
10%
Confidence
14%
Scott Drinkwater
backFair 8.662+ 16%
$13.00
+3.9% edge
Model
12%
Market
8%
Confidence
12%