NRL | Round 3

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CAN
Raiders
VS
CBY
Bulldogs
GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA • THURSDAY 19 MAR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 52% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Bulldogs by 1.1 vs the actual margin of 4 points. The game's 24 points came in 26 points lower than the predicted 50. The model went 3/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Adam Gee officiated this match (295 career games). The combined score of 24 points was 19 points below Adam Gee's career average of 43. Despite Adam Gee's 57% career home-team win rate, the away side Bulldogs prevailed. Adam Gee averaged 13.7 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile. 69% 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', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
RAI10
1%80'99%
14BUL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Bulldogs momentumMomentum +2Raiders momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
88% none
RAI 6%No try 88%BUL 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

52%BulldogsFavourite

Raiders

48%

Bulldogs

52%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Bulldogs a marginal 52% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Raiders are stronger on paper across 6 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Bulldogs counter with Recent Win Rate which tips the scales. Recent form favours Bulldogs with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Raiders. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 1.1 points with a combined total of 50.

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

Bulldogs to Win @2.00

Winner ✓

Edge

+4.4%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Bulldogs 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Over 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Raiders
R2025-R27L
R2025-R28L
R2025-R29L
R2026-R1W
R2026-R2L

older → newer

19.8
Bulldogs
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27L
R2025-R28L
R2025-R29L
R2026-R1W
18.6

Avg Conceded

38.2

Raiders

22.8

Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-18.4

Raiders

-4.2

Bulldogs

Run Metres

1531

Raiders

1779

Bulldogs

Line Breaks

4.4

Raiders

5.2

Bulldogs

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Adam Gee

295 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Adam Gee refs each team (vs any opponent)

Raiders
22W – 20L
52%
Bulldogs
14W – 14L
50%

Both sides have a similar record under Adam Gee, Raiders 22W–20L (52%) and Bulldogs 14W–14L (50%). Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.8 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.24

SB Away %

69%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.3
vs Away Teams7.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Raiders
-0.8
Bulldogs
+1.7

Adam Gee averages 13.7 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.3 against home vs 7.4 against away. Bulldogs get a +1.7 penalty advantage under Adam Gee vs Raiders's -0.8. 69% of his 36 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Raiders lead 3-2
May 2025CAN 20 - 32 CBY
Aug 2024CAN 18 - 22 CBY
May 2024CAN 24 - 20 CBY
Sep 2023CAN 36 - 24 CBY
May 2023CAN 34 - 30 CBY
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Raiders hold the ELO advantage (1494 vs 1485), but the market favours Bulldogs (@2.00).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAN
1494Overall1485
CBY
ELO difference: +9 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1011Forwards989
CAN +21
1017Backs947
CAN +71
958Halves1009
CBY +51
1002Hooker991
CAN +11

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAN
Stat
CBY
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
19.8pts
Avg Score
18.6pts
38.2pts
Avg Conceded
22.8pts
-18.4pts
Avg Margin
-4.2pts
1530.8m
Run Metres
1778.8m
4.4
Line Breaks
5.2
370.4
Tackles
381.4
12.0
Errors
10.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

52%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 1 points

Predicted total: 50 · Line: -1.1

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