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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders matchup.
The Newcastle Knights will square off with the favored Canberra Raiders in National Rugby League (NRL) action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday, starting at 6:00AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Raiders as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Raiders-Knights game 10,000 times," said Pat Sharyon from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Raiders' chance of winning is 67%, while the Knights' is 33%."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Raiders vs. Knights predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL game between the Raiders and Knights 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Raiders a 67% chance of defeating the Knights.
According to our model, the Raiders (-5.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 44.5- over/under has a 60% chance of staying under.
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Raiders vs. Knights Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Raiders | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -204 | +155 |
| Line (Spread) | -5.5 (-115) | +5.5 (-110) |
| Total | o44.5 (-110) | u44.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Knights vs. Raiders Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rugby league action between the Knights and Raiders at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to commence at 6:00AM ET.
- Who: Canberra Raiders vs. Newcastle Knights
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Time: 6:00AM ET/3:00AM PT
- Venue: McDonald Jones 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.
Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Raiders vs. Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Raiders vs. Knights picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Raiders, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Knights on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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