Sydney Roosters vs. Brisbane Broncos prediction: Why Roosters are favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 9 matchup [5/2/2026]
Get Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos predictions for NRL Saturday.

NRL action continues on Saturday at 5:35 AM ET as the Brisbane Broncos square off with the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Roosters as the most likely winner of the Broncos vs. Roosters game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Roosters vs. Broncos prediction: Who will win Round 9 game?
Our famous predictive model gives the Roosters a 72% chance of beating the Broncos.
According to our model, the Roosters (-5.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 52.5 points has a 57% chance of staying under.
Broncos vs. Roosters odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Broncos | Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +145 | -185 |
| Line (Spread) | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-120) |
| Total | o52.5 (-115) | u52.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Broncos vs. Roosters picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Roosters -5.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Roosters | bet_rivers_in-185 |
| Total | Under 52.5 | -110 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Roosters to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Roosters vs. Broncos game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Roosters and Broncos at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:35 AM ET.
- Who: Brisbane Broncos vs. Sydney Roosters
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 5:35 AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Allianz Stadium
The NRL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with there even being games played in Vegas each season as of 2024.
Conclusion
We predict the Roosters, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Broncos in Saturday's NRL matchup.
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