# Storm v Sea Eagles — NRL Round 23 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

## Who will win Storm v Sea Eagles?

Alphr's NRL model rates Sea Eagles a 64% favourite over Storm in Round 23. Predicted result: Sea Eagles by 6 in a low-scoring game (48 total, under the 48.5 line). **Confidence: Medium.** Storm are stronger on paper, but Hooker & Ruck and Recent Win Rate tip the model to Sea Eagles. The standout value sits in the try-scorer market — Jason Saab leads at +28.0% edge.

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### Storm v Sea Eagles
Sat, 08 Aug, 03:00 pm AEST · HBF Park · Round 23

**The model's call**
- **Head to Head:** Sea Eagles to win @ $1.72 (edge +8.6%) — model probability 63.9%
- **Line / Spread:** Sea Eagles -1.5 @ $1.91 (edge +0.0%)
- **Margin Band:** Sea Eagles 1-12 @ $2.55 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 48.5 @ $1.91 (edge +0.0%)
- Predicted margin: Sea Eagles by 6 · Predicted total: 48

### Match Overview

Sea Eagles are the call at 64%, but Storm stay live at 36%. The heaviest factor is the ratings gap: Sea Eagles sit 33 ELO points clear, 1463 to 1430.

On paper Storm shade it, ahead on 4 of 6 factors including Team ELO, Halves Control and Forward Pack. The model still sides with Sea Eagles, which says Hooker & Ruck and Recent Win Rate carry the most weight. The margin model has Sea Eagles by 5.8, with the two sides combining for about 48. Lean Sea Eagles, but it shapes as a genuine contest.

**Anytime Try Scorer picks:**
- Jason Saab @ $1.83 — model probability 82.6% (edge +28.0%)
- Haumole Olakau'atu @ $2.20 — model probability 73.5% (edge +28.0%)
- Lehi Hopoate @ $2.30 — model probability 64.2% (edge +20.7%)
- Moses Leo @ $1.87 — model probability 64.3% (edge +10.8%)
- Tolutau Koula @ $2.15 — model probability 54.9% (edge +8.4%)
- Nick Meaney @ $3.10 — model probability 34.7% (edge +2.5%)
**First Try Scorer picks:**
- Jason Saab @ $9.50 — model probability 23.8% (edge +13.3%)
- Moses Leo @ $10.00 — model probability 19.8% (edge +9.8%)
- Haumole Olakau'atu @ $12.00 — model probability 18.1% (edge +9.7%)
- Lehi Hopoate @ $12.00 — model probability 14.0% (edge +5.7%)
- Tolutau Koula @ $11.00 — model probability 10.8% (edge +1.8%)

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| Storm | Stat | Sea Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 1.0 |
| 16.0pts | Avg Score | 21.2pts |
| 25.2pts | Avg Conceded | 26.4pts |
| -9.2pts | Avg Margin | -5.2pts |
| 1595.4m | Run Metres | 1634.6m |
| 4.6 | Line Breaks | 5.0 |
| 361.2 | Tackles | 332.6 |
| 10.8 | Errors | 11.4 |

### Form & History

_Last 5 games, oldest → newest._

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Storm | R17 L · R19 W · R20 L · R21 L · R22 L | 16.0 |
| Sea Eagles | R17 W · R18 L · R19 L · R20 L · R21 L | 21.2 |

### Common questions

**What's the predicted score?** A low-scoring Sea Eagles win, around 27–21 (total ~48 — under the 48.5 line).

**Who's most likely to score first?** Jason Saab (23.8%, +13.3% edge over market), then Moses Leo (19.8%).

**Will it be high-scoring?** Unlikely — the model leans under the 48.5 line (model projects 48).

**Prediction by Alphr** (https://alphr.com.au) — free AI predictions for every AFL, NRL & Super League match, published before kick-off and never edited. Verified track record: https://alphr.com.au/accuracy

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Last updated: 2026-08-04 10:14 UTC (latest tip update)