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NRL | Round 8

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BRI
Broncos
VS
CBY
Bulldogs
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • FRIDAY 24 APR, 8:00 PM AEST

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Broncos defied the model's 64% prediction for Bulldogs, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 4.6 but the actual margin was 20 points. Total score prediction of 43 was close to the actual 44, within 1 points. The model went 4/17 on this match. The under 49.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (43 career games). The combined score of 44 points was 6 points below Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Broncos bucked the trend, Bulldogs historically win 67% of games under Wyatt Raymond, but couldn't convert that edge today. Broncos's home victory fits Wyatt Raymond's profile, home teams win 60% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
BRO32
99%80'1%
12BUL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Bulldogs momentumMomentum +14Broncos momentum →
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

64%BulldogsFavourite

Broncos

36%

Bulldogs

64%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs hold the advantage at 64% win probability, though Broncos are far from out of this at 36%. Broncos are stronger on paper across 7 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Bulldogs counter with overall balance which tips the scales. Broncos carry a 117-point ELO rating advantage (1572 vs 1455). Recent form favours Broncos with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 4.6 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

Bulldogs to Win @1.54

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.1%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -4.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Bulldogs 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4W
R2026-R5W
R2026-R6L
R2026-R7W

older → newer

24.4
Bulldogs
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4L
R2026-R5L
R2026-R6W
R2026-R7L
21.2

Avg Conceded

18.6

Broncos

24.0

Bulldogs

Avg Margin

5.8

Broncos

-2.8

Bulldogs

Run Metres

1707

Broncos

1743

Bulldogs

Line Breaks

4.2

Broncos

5.2

Bulldogs

Referee Indicator

Favours Bulldogs

Wyatt Raymond

43 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Broncos
2W – 2L
50%
Bulldogs
4W – 2L
67%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Bulldogs have won 4 of 6 games (67%), significantly stronger than Broncos's 2 from 4 (50%). Games average 50.5 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (4 games for Broncos).

Avg Total

50.5 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.36

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.7
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Broncos
-0.7
Bulldogs
-1.3

Broncos get a +-0.7 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Bulldogs's -1.3.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 4-1
Jul 2025BRI 22 - 18 CBY
Apr 2025BRI 42 - 18 CBY
Aug 2024BRI 16 - 41 CBY
Jul 2023BRI 44 - 24 CBY
Apr 2022BRI 34 - 14 CBY
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Broncos hold the ELO advantage (1572 vs 1455), but the market favours Bulldogs (@1.54).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1572Overall1455
CBY
ELO difference: +117 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1050Forwards933
BRI +117
1108Backs986
BRI +123
1073Halves993
BRI +80
1085Hooker958
BRI +127

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
CBY
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
24.4pts
Avg Score
21.2pts
18.6pts
Avg Conceded
24.0pts
5.8pts
Avg Margin
-2.8pts
1707.4m
Run Metres
1742.6m
4.2
Line Breaks
5.2
353.8
Tackles
335.8
10.0
Errors
11.6

🔑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

64%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: -4.6

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

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 1.522+ 29%
$2.25
+21.4% edge
Model
66%
Market
44%
Confidence
66%
Ezra MamBroncos
halfFair 2.422+ 10%
$2.85
+6.2% edge
Model
41%
Market
35%
Confidence
41%
Jesse Arthars
backFair 2.512+ 9%
$2.65
+2.1% edge
Model
40%
Market
38%
Confidence
40%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 1.992+ 16%
$1.99
+0.0% edge
Model
50%
Market
50%
Confidence
50%
Jonathan SuaBulldogs
backFair 2.162+ 13%
$1.93
-5.4% edge
Model
46%
Market
52%
Confidence
46%
Connor TraceyBulldogs
backFair 3.342+ 5%
$2.75
-6.4% edge
Model
30%
Market
36%
Confidence
30%
Jacob PrestonBulldogs
forwardFair 2.622+ 8%
$2.12
-9.0% edge
Model
38%
Market
47%
Confidence
38%
Deine MarinerBroncos
backFair 3.112+ 6%
$2.08
-15.9% edge
Model
32%
Market
48%
Confidence
32%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 5.182+ 29%
$12.00
+11.0% edge
Model
19%
Market
8%
Confidence
19%
Jonathan SuaBulldogs
backFair 5.832+ 13%
$10.00
+7.2% edge
Model
17%
Market
10%
Confidence
17%
Jacob PrestonBulldogs
forwardFair 7.552+ 8%
$11.00
+4.2% edge
Model
13%
Market
9%
Confidence
13%
Bronson XerriBulldogs
backFair 9.232+ 6%
$14.00
+3.7% edge
Model
11%
Market
7%
Confidence
11%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 7.962+ 16%
$10.00
+2.6% edge
Model
13%
Market
10%
Confidence
13%