Cowboys vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Finals Week 1 2024
Last updated: Sep 14, 2024, 9:49AM | Published: Sep 9, 2024, 3:45AM
The Cowboys will take on the Knights in NRL Finals Week 1 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cowboys vs Knights game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's North Queensland vs Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cowboys a 77% chance of defeating the Knights in the first week of NRL finals.
Cowboys vs Knights: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $1.38, Knights $3.20
- Line: Cowboys -8.5 ($1.91), Knights +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cowboys at $1.38 and the Knights at $3.20.
The Cowboys are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knights (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cowboys (-8.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 44.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Cowboys vs Knights: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cowboys at $1.38 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Cowboys vs Knights betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cowboys vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Knights at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday is the Cowboys winning 27-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cowboys vs Knights match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Cowboys vs Knights: Try Scorers
Looking for Cowboys vs Knights try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Cowboys' Kyle Feldt is the most likely player to score the first try in North Queensland vs Newcastle.
Feldt has a 11.0% chance of scoring the first try at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, while the Cowboys star has a 55.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt: 11.0% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 7.6% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 6.5% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 6.3% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 5.6% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Greg Marzhew: 6.8% probability
- Fletcher Sharpe: 6.6% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 4.3% probability
- Dylan Lucas: 3.9% probability
- Dane Gagai: 3.5% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt: 55.8% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 42.1% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 39.0% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 38.8% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 33.5% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Fletcher Sharpe: 39.4% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 38.2% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 27.3% probability
- Dylan Lucas: 27.2% probability
- Dane Gagai: 24.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Cowboys vs Knights match.
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Cowboys vs Knights: Essential Details
The NRL Finals clash between the Cowboys and Knights at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:50pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Saturday 14 September 2024
- Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
- Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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