Dragons vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 1, 2025
Last updated: Mar 8, 2025, 6:30AM | Published: Feb 19, 2025, 11:50PM
The Dragons will face the Bulldogs in NRL Round 1 action at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 5:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dragons vs Bulldogs game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's St George Illawarra vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 65% chance of defeating the Dragons in Round 1 of the 2025 NRL season.
Dragons vs Bulldogs: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Dragons $2.25, Bulldogs $1.68
- Line: Dragons +2.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41.5 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 Dragons at $2.25 and the Bulldogs at $1.68.
The Dragons are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bulldogs (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 41.5-point over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Dragons vs Bulldogs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.68 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 41.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Dragons vs Bulldogs best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Dragons vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dragons vs Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday is the Bulldogs winning 24-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the St George vs Bulldogs match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Dragons vs Bulldogs match.
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Dragons vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 1 clash between the Dragons and Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday 8 March 2025
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEDT
- Location: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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