Panthers vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 2, 2025
Last updated: Mar 11, 2025, 12:46AM | Published: Mar 10, 2025, 1:20AM
The Panthers will face the Roosters in NRL Round 2 action at Panthers Stadium on Friday, commencing at 8:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Panthers vs Roosters game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Penrith vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers an 85% chance of winning against the Roosters in Round 2 of the 2025 NRL season.
Panthers vs Roosters: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Panthers Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.06, Roosters $10.00
- Line: Panthers -24.5 ($1.91), Roosters +24.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 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 Panthers at $1.06 and the Roosters at $10.00.
The Panthers are listed as 24.5-point favourites against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Roosters (+24.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Roosters (+24.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 62% of the time.
Panthers vs Roosters: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Roosters at $10.00 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters +24.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Panthers vs Roosters best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Roosters to win is our preferred option because of the 4.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Panthers vs Roosters: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Roosters at Panthers Stadium on Friday is the Panthers winning 30-14.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Panthers vs Roosters match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Panthers vs Roosters: Try Scorers
Searching for Panthers vs Roosters try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Brian To'o is the most likely player to score the first try in Penrith vs Sydney.
To'o has a 11.4% chance of scoring the first try at Panthers Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 63.8% 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.
First Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Brian To'o: 11.4% probability
- Casey McLean: 9.1% probability
- Izack Tago: 7.6% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 7.5% probability
- Nathan Cleary: 5.9% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Dominic Young: 5.3% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 4.8% probability
- James Tedesco: 4.1% probability
- Angus Crichton: 2.5% probability
- Robert Toia: 2.0% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Brian To'o: 63.8% probability
- Casey McLean: 54.2% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 46.8% probability
- Izack Tago: 46.5% probability
- Nathan Cleary: 40.2% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Dominic Young: 35.6% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 35.0% probability
- James Tedesco: 28.0% probability
- Angus Crichton: 19.5% probability
- Robert Toia: 18.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Panthers vs Roosters 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.
Panthers vs Roosters: Essential Details
The NRL Round 2 clash between the Panthers and Roosters at Panthers Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters
- Date: Friday 14 March 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT
- Location: Panthers Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Panthers vs Roosters predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
If you choose to use our NRL predictions for betting purposes, it's crucial to gamble responsibly and manage your finances effectively. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
More on the NRL
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the NRL, with the latest NRL betting news, tips for every NRL game, and futures odds for the NRL.
