Dolphins vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2023
Last updated: Aug 25, 2023, 10:00AM | Published: Aug 21, 2023, 12:35AMThe Dolphins face the favoured Cowboys in NRL Round 26 action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, with kick-off at 8:00pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Dolphins vs Cowboys, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
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Who Will Win: Dolphins vs Cowboys
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Dolphins-North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cowboys a 67% chance of beating the Dolphins in Round 26 of the 2023 NRL season.
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Dolphins vs Cowboys: Odds
The current betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $3.25, Cowboys $1.34
- Line: Dolphins +8.5 ($1.85), Cowboys -8.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $1.90
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Dolphins at $3.25 and the Cowboys at $1.34.
The Dolphins are 8.5-point underdogs against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.85 currently available at PointsBet.
For the favourite Cowboys (-8.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Dolphins (+8.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 49.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Dolphins vs Cowboys: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $3.25 with PointsBet (2.3% edge)
- Line: Cowboys -8.5 at $1.95 with PointsBet
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.90 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Stats Insider's Dolphins vs Cowboys betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
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And while the Cowboys have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Dolphins to win is our recommended option due to the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Although the Dolphins are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Cowboys -8.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Dolphins vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on Friday has the Cowboys winning 28-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Dolphins vs Cowboys: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Dolphins vs Cowboys 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 Dolphins vs North Queensland.
Feldt has a 10.3% chance of scoring the first try at Suncorp Stadium, while the Cowboys star has a 58.0% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities. We recommend using these probabilities to find a suitable bet on PointsBet, where you can enjoy betting on every single game this week.
First Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Jamayne Isaako: 7.7% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 6.1% probability
- Jack Bostock: 5.4% probability
- Tesi Niu: 3.7% probability
- Connelly Lemuelu: 3.4% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt: 10.3% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 7.8% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 6.6% probability
- Tom Dearden: 4.8% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 4.1% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Jamayne Isaako: 45.7% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 40.3% probability
- Jack Bostock: 36.5% probability
- Tesi Niu: 26.6% probability
- Euan Aitken: 25.6% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Kyle Feldt: 58.0% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 47.0% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 42.9% probability
- Tom Dearden: 32.8% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 31.8% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Dolphins vs Cowboys game at Suncorp Stadium.
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Dolphins vs Cowboys: Preview
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Dolphins and Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Dolphins vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Date: Friday 25 August 2023
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Suncorp Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
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