NRL | Round 6

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BRI
Broncos
VS
NQL
Cowboys
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • FRIDAY 10 APR, 8:00 PM

AI Win Probability

57%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

57%

Cowboys

43%

AI Match Overview

Broncos hold the advantage at 57% win probability, though Cowboys are far from out of this at 43%. The model sees Broncos ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Broncos carry a 128-point ELO rating advantage (1585 vs 1457). Recent form favours Broncos with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Cowboys. The margin model predicts Broncos by 2.5 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

Broncos to Win @1.67

Edge

-0.5%

Line / Spread

Cowboys +3.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Broncos 1-12 @2.55

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 48.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
WWWLL
18.4
Cowboys
WWLLL
24.4

Avg Conceded

21.2

Broncos

30.0

Cowboys

Avg Margin

-2.8

Broncos

-5.6

Cowboys

Run Metres

1435

Broncos

1811

Cowboys

Line Breaks

1.0

Broncos

3.0

Cowboys

Referee IndicatorAI
Favours Broncos
Ashley Klein380 games since 2012

Each team's win rate when Ashley Klein refs their game (vs any opponent, all seasons)

BRI
59%29W 20L
NQL
44%18W 23L

When Ashley Klein officiates, Broncos have won 29 of 49 games (59%) vs any opponent — significantly stronger than Cowboys's 18 from 41 (44%). That's a 15‑point gap across all seasons. His games average 43.4 pts, sitting close to the league average. Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg), which could give Broncos an additional edge at home.

Avg Total

43.4 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 5-0
Sep 2025BRI 38 - 30 NQL
Mar 2025BRI 26 - 16 NQL
Aug 2024BRI 42 - 18 NQL
Mar 2024BRI 38 - 12 NQL
Aug 2023BRI 30 - 14 NQL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1585Overall1457
NQL
ELO difference: +128 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1060Forwards952
BRI +108
1124Backs973
BRI +151
1064Halves971
BRI +93
1077Hooker958
BRI +120

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
NQL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
18.4pts
Avg Score
24.4pts
21.2pts
Avg Conceded
30.0pts
-2.8pts
Avg Margin
-5.6pts
1435.0m
Run Metres
1811.0m
1.0
Line Breaks
3.0
300.0
Tackles
300.0
12.0
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

57%

Broncos predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +2.5

Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Murray TaulagiCowboys
backFair 1.382+ 37%
$1.82
+17.5% edge
Model
72%
Market
55%
Confidence
72%
Gehamat ShibasakiBroncos
backFair 1.592+ 26%
$2.18
+17.2% edge
Model
63%
Market
46%
Confidence
63%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 1.582+ 26%
$1.98
+12.6% edge
Model
63%
Market
51%
Confidence
63%
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 1.602+ 26%
$1.97
+11.9% edge
Model
63%
Market
51%
Confidence
63%
Jaxon PurdueCowboys
backFair 1.722+ 22%
$2.15
+11.8% edge
Model
58%
Market
47%
Confidence
58%
Scott DrinkwaterCowboys
backFair 2.332+ 11%
$2.90
+8.4% edge
Model
43%
Market
34%
Confidence
43%
Heilum LukiCowboys
forwardFair 2.752+ 8%
$3.50
+7.7% edge
Model
36%
Market
29%
Confidence
36%
Braidon BurnsCowboys
backFair 1.792+ 20%
$2.00
+6.0% edge
Model
56%
Market
50%
Confidence
56%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Murray TaulagiCowboys
backFair 4.182+ 37%
$9.50
+13.4% edge
Model
24%
Market
11%
Confidence
24%
Gehamat ShibasakiBroncos
backFair 5.692+ 26%
$11.00
+8.5% edge
Model
18%
Market
9%
Confidence
18%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 5.682+ 26%
$10.00
+7.6% edge
Model
18%
Market
10%
Confidence
18%
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 5.762+ 26%
$10.00
+7.3% edge
Model
17%
Market
10%
Confidence
17%
Jaxon PurdueCowboys
backFair 6.162+ 22%
$11.00
+7.1% edge
Model
16%
Market
9%
Confidence
16%