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Brisbane Broncos vs. Canterbury Bulldogs prediction: Bulldogs favored to win Friday's NRL Round 8 matchup [4/24/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Brisbane Broncos vs Canterbury Bulldogs predictions for NRL Friday.
NRL action continues on Friday at 6:00 AM ET as the Canterbury Bulldogs take on the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of the Bulldogs vs. Broncos game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Broncos vs. Bulldogs prediction: Who will win Round 8 game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Bulldogs and Broncos, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Bulldogs a 62% chance of defeating the Broncos.
According to our model, the Bulldogs (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 points has a 57% chance of staying under.
Bulldogs vs. Broncos odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulldogs | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -167 | +132 |
| Line (Spread) | -3.5 (-120) | +3.5 (-105) |
| Total | o49.5 (-114) | u49.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bulldogs vs. Broncos picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Broncos +3.5 | bet_rivers_in-105 |
| Moneyline | Bulldogs | bet_rivers_in-167 |
| Total | Under 49.5 | -114 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 49.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Broncos vs. Bulldogs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league action between the Broncos and Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Broncos
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM PT
- Venue: Suncorp 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 Bulldogs, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Broncos in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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