Cowboys vs Storm Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2024
Last updated: Aug 29, 2024, 9:51AM | Published: Aug 27, 2024, 12:46AM
The Cowboys will face the Storm in NRL Round 26 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cowboys vs Storm game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's North Queensland vs Melbourne NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cowboys a 69% chance of beating the Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Storm: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $1.30, Storm $3.50
- Line: Cowboys -12.5 ($1.91), Storm +12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 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 $1.30 and the Storm at $3.50.
The Cowboys are listed as 12.5-point favourites against the Storm, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Storm (+12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Storm (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 52.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 61% of the time.
Cowboys vs Storm: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Storm at $3.50 with Bet365
- Line: Storm +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Cowboys vs Storm predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cowboys have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Storm to win is our recommended option due to the 2.6% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Cowboys vs Storm: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Thursday is the Cowboys winning 26-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cowboys vs Storm match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Cowboys vs Storm: Try Scorers
Searching for Cowboys vs Storm 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 Melbourne.
Feldt has a 11.4% chance of scoring the first try at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, while the Cowboys star has a 62.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt: 11.4% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 7.6% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 6.9% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 6.7% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 5.7% probability
Melbourne Storm
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 6.4% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 5.6% probability
- Dean Ieremia: 4.2% probability
- Young Tonumaipea: 3.8% probability
- Cameron Munster: 2.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt: 62.6% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 47.6% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 46.5% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 46.4% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 40.5% probability
Melbourne Storm
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 44.2% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 36.7% probability
- Dean Ieremia: 32.9% probability
- Young Tonumaipea: 28.4% probability
- Cameron Munster: 21.1% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cowboys vs Storm match.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cowboys vs Storm: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Cowboys and Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm
- Date: Thursday 29 August 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
Our Cowboys vs Storm predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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