Eels vs Dragons Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2024
Last updated: Aug 31, 2024, 4:55AM | Published: Aug 26, 2024, 1:01AM
The Eels will take on the Dragons in NRL Round 26 action at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, starting at 3:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Eels vs Dragons game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Parramatta vs St George Illawarra NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Dragons a 54% chance of winning against the Eels in Round 26 of the 2024 NRL season.
Eels vs Dragons: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Eels $2.15, Dragons $1.72
- Line: Eels +3.5 ($1.91), Dragons -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 53.5 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 Eels at $2.15 and the Dragons at $1.72.
The Eels are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Dragons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Dragons (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 53.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Eels (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 53.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Eels vs Dragons: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Eels at $2.15 with Bet365
- Line: Eels +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 53.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Eels vs Dragons betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Dragons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Eels to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Eels vs Dragons: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Dragons at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday is the Dragons winning 24-23.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Eels vs St George match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Eels vs Dragons: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Eels vs Dragons try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Eels' Maika Sivo is the most likely player to score the first try in Parramatta vs St George Illawarra.
Sivo has a 11.4% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Eels star has a 63.0% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Maika Sivo: 11.4% probability
- Jake Tago: 5.4% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 5.4% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.1% probability
- Blaize Talagi: 3.8% probability
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Mikaele Ravalawa: 9.4% probability
- Zac Lomax: 7.3% probability
- Tyrell Sloan: 6.1% probability
- Mathew Feagai: 4.0% probability
- Ben Hunt: 3.4% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Maika Sivo: 63.0% probability
- Jake Tago: 40.9% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 40.1% probability
- Blaize Talagi: 31.0% probability
- Will Penisini: 30.2% probability
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Mikaele Ravalawa: 57.3% probability
- Zac Lomax: 47.8% probability
- Tyrell Sloan: 46.6% probability
- Mathew Feagai: 31.0% probability
- Ben Hunt: 29.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Eels vs Dragons match.
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Eels vs Dragons: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Eels and Dragons at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:00pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Parramatta Eels vs St George Illawarra Dragons
- Date: Saturday 31 August 2024
- Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST
- Location: Bankwest Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Eels vs St George predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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