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NRL | Round 14

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WST
Wests Tigers
VS
PEN
Panthers
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 7 JUNE, 2:00 PM AEST

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Panthers to win at 80% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 9.7 but the actual margin was 68 points. The game's 68 points came in 25 points higher than the predicted 43. Panthers led 0–36 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 68. 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 (320 career games). The combined score of 68 points was 25 points above Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Panthers's victory aligns with Grant Atkins's historical trend, Panthers have a 66% win rate under this referee. Grant Atkins averaged 12.9 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile. 67% of his career sin bins go against away teams, a statistically significant away-team bias.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Panthers firmly in control (99%)
WES0
1%80'99%
68PAN
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Panthers momentumMomentum -46Wests Tigers momentum →
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

80%PanthersFavourite

Wests Tigers

20%

Panthers

80%

AI Match Overview

Panthers are clear favourites here at 80%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Wests Tigers. The model sees Panthers ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Panthers carry a 324-point ELO rating advantage (1742 vs 1418). Recent form favours Panthers with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Wests Tigers. The margin model predicts Panthers by 9.7 points with a combined total of 43.

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

Panthers to Win @1.22

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.2%

Line / Spread

Wests Tigers +13.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Panthers 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Wests Tigers
R8W
R9L
R10L
R11L
R13W

older → newer

19.8
Panthers
R8W
R9W
R10W
R11W
R13W
28.0

Avg Conceded

34.4

Wests Tigers

14.0

Panthers

Avg Margin

-14.6

Wests Tigers

14.0

Panthers

Run Metres

1580

Wests Tigers

1923

Panthers

Line Breaks

4.4

Wests Tigers

6.6

Panthers

Referee Indicator

Favours Panthers

Grant Atkins

320 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

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

Wests Tigers
12W – 17L
41%
Panthers
25W – 13L
66%

When Grant Atkins officiates, Panthers have won 25 of 38 games (66%), significantly stronger than Wests Tigers's 12 from 29 (41%).

Avg Total

43.1 pts

Home Win %

55%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

12.9

Sin Bins / Gm

0.10

SB Away %

67%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.5
vs Away Teams6.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Wests Tigers
+2.5
Panthers
+1.3

Grant Atkins averages 12.9 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Wests Tigers get a +2.5 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Panthers's +1.3.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 4-1
Aug 2025WST 2 - 36 PEN
Jun 2025WST 14 - 18 PEN
Apr 2024WST 6 - 22 PEN
May 2023WST 12 - 8 PEN
Jul 2022WST 16 - 18 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WST
1418Overall1742
PEN
ELO difference: -324 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

937Forwards1239
PEN +302
906Backs1210
PEN +304
897Halves1267
PEN +370
921Hooker1222
PEN +301

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WST
Stat
PEN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
5.0
19.8pts
Avg Score
28.0pts
34.4pts
Avg Conceded
14.0pts
-14.6pts
Avg Margin
14.0pts
1579.6m
Run Metres
1923.2m
4.4
Line Breaks
6.6
369.6
Tackles
369.4
10.6
Errors
10.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

80%

Panthers predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: -9.7

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

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Dylan EdwardsPanthers
backFair 1.692+ 22%
$2.15
+12.5% edge
Model
59%
Market
47%
Confidence
59%
Jahream BulaWests Tigers
backFair 1.922+ 17%
$2.35
+9.6% edge
Model
52%
Market
43%
Confidence
52%
Faaletino TavanaWests Tigers
backFair 2.092+ 14%
$2.30
+4.4% edge
Model
48%
Market
43%
Confidence
48%
Thomas JenkinsPanthers
backFair 1.442+ 33%
$1.53
+4.0% edge
Model
69%
Market
65%
Confidence
69%
Brian To'oPanthers
backFair 1.632+ 25%
$1.63
+0.0% edge
Model
61%
Market
61%
Confidence
61%
Paul AlamotiPanthers
backFair 2.822+ 7%
$2.60
-3.0% edge
Model
35%
Market
38%
Confidence
35%
Jeral SkeltonWests Tigers
backFair 2.572+ 9%
$2.30
-4.5% edge
Model
39%
Market
43%
Confidence
39%
Casey McLeanPanthers
backFair 1.952+ 16%
$1.76
-5.5% edge
Model
51%
Market
57%
Confidence
51%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Jahream BulaWests Tigers
backFair 4.162+ 17%
$12.00
+15.7% edge
Model
24%
Market
8%
Confidence
24%
Faaletino TavanaWests Tigers
backFair 4.712+ 14%
$12.00
+12.9% edge
Model
21%
Market
8%
Confidence
21%
Jeral SkeltonWests Tigers
backFair 6.212+ 9%
$13.00
+8.4% edge
Model
16%
Market
8%
Confidence
16%
Dylan EdwardsPanthers
backFair 7.812+ 22%
$11.00
+3.7% edge
Model
13%
Market
9%
Confidence
13%
Thomas JenkinsPanthers
backFair 5.892+ 33%
$7.00
+2.7% edge
Model
17%
Market
14%
Confidence
17%