NRL | Round 7

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WST
Wests Tigers
VS
BRI
Broncos
CAMPBELLTOWN SPORTS STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 18 APR, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Broncos defied the model's 52% prediction for Wests Tigers, a notable result. The margin model was sharp, predicting Wests Tigers by 2.9 vs the actual margin of 1 points. The model went 7/17 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The under 51.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (100 career games). The combined score of 41 points was 5 points below Todd Smith's career average of 46. Broncos's victory aligns with Todd Smith's historical trend, Broncos have a 57% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
WES20
1%80'99%
21BRO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Broncos momentumMomentum -9Wests Tigers momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
WES 6%No try 89%BRO 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

52%Wests TigersFavourite

Wests Tigers

52%

Broncos

48%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Wests Tigers a marginal 52% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Broncos are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Wests Tigers counter with Recent Win Rate and Referee Tendency which tips the scales. Broncos carry a 30-point ELO rating advantage (1553 vs 1523). Recent form favours Wests Tigers with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Broncos. The margin model predicts Wests Tigers by 2.9 points with a combined total of 50.

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

Wests Tigers to Win @1.52

Lost ✗

Edge

-10.4%

Line / Spread

Broncos +6.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Wests Tigers 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 51.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Wests Tigers
R2026-R2W
R2026-R3L
R2026-R4W
R2026-R5W
R2026-R6W

older → newer

31.2
Broncos
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4W
R2026-R5W
R2026-R6L
26.6

Avg Conceded

18.4

Wests Tigers

22.6

Broncos

Avg Margin

12.8

Wests Tigers

4.0

Broncos

Run Metres

1905

Wests Tigers

1732

Broncos

Line Breaks

6.2

Wests Tigers

4.2

Broncos

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Todd Smith

100 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Wests Tigers
1W – 5L
17%
Broncos
8W – 6L
57%

When Todd Smith officiates, Broncos have won 8 of 14 games (57%), significantly stronger than Wests Tigers's 1 from 6 (17%). Home teams win 55% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (6 games for Wests Tigers).

Avg Total

45.9 pts

Home Win %

55%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.3

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.6
vs Away Teams5.7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Wests Tigers
+1.5
Broncos
+1.3
H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 3-2
Apr 2025WST 24 - 46 BRI
Apr 2024WST 10 - 34 BRI
Apr 2023WST 12 - 46 BRI
Jul 2022WST 32 - 18 BRI
Jul 2021WST 42 - 24 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Broncos hold the ELO advantage (1553 vs 1523), but the market favours Wests Tigers (@1.52).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

WST
1523Overall1553
BRI
ELO difference: -30 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1014Forwards1090
BRI +76
1028Backs1059
BRI +31
984Halves1043
BRI +59
1021Hooker1090
BRI +69

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WST
Stat
BRI
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
31.2pts
Avg Score
26.6pts
18.4pts
Avg Conceded
22.6pts
12.8pts
Avg Margin
4.0pts
1904.8m
Run Metres
1732.0m
6.2
Line Breaks
4.2
320.2
Tackles
347.4
12.0
Errors
10.2

🔑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%
Tigers
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Tigers
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Tigers

Model Confidence

52%

Wests Tigers predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 50 · Line: +2.9

2/4 match predictions correct5/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 1.512+ 29%
$2.20
+20.6% edge
Model
66%
Market
45%
Confidence
66%
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 1.552+ 28%
$2.08
+16.6% edge
Model
65%
Market
48%
Confidence
65%
Ezra MamBroncos
halfFair 2.122+ 13%
$2.75
+10.8% edge
Model
47%
Market
36%
Confidence
47%
Deine MarinerBroncos
backFair 1.752+ 21%
$2.12
+10.1% edge
Model
57%
Market
47%
Confidence
57%
Heamasi MakasiniWests Tigers
backFair 1.542+ 28%
$1.80
+9.6% edge
Model
65%
Market
56%
Confidence
65%
Taylan MayWests Tigers
backFair 1.822+ 19%
$2.15
+8.4% edge
Model
55%
Market
47%
Confidence
55%
Jahream BulaWests Tigers
backFair 1.722+ 22%
$1.84
+3.7% edge
Model
58%
Market
54%
Confidence
58%
Patrick HerbertWests Tigers
backFair 2.702+ 8%
$2.45
-3.8% edge
Model
37%
Market
41%
Confidence
37%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Heamasi MakasiniWests Tigers
backFair 4.812+ 28%
$10.00
+10.8% edge
Model
21%
Market
10%
Confidence
21%
Taylan MayWests Tigers
backFair 6.362+ 19%
$12.00
+7.4% edge
Model
16%
Market
8%
Confidence
16%
Jahream BulaWests Tigers
backFair 5.832+ 22%
$10.00
+7.2% edge
Model
17%
Market
10%
Confidence
17%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 7.022+ 29%
$12.00
+5.9% edge
Model
14%
Market
8%
Confidence
14%
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 7.302+ 28%
$11.00
+4.6% edge
Model
14%
Market
9%
Confidence
14%