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Canberra Raiders vs. Canterbury Bulldogs prediction: Why Raiders are favored to win Thursday's NRL Round 3 matchup [3/19/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Canberra Raiders vs Canterbury Bulldogs predictions for NRL Thursday.
The Canberra Raiders will square off with the Canterbury Bulldogs in National Rugby League (NRL) action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Thursday, beginning at 5:00 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Raiders as the most likely winner of the Bulldogs vs. Raiders game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Raiders vs. Bulldogs prediction: Who will win Round 3 game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NRL game between the Bulldogs and Raiders 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Raiders a 57% chance of defeating the Bulldogs.
According to our model, the Raiders (-0.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the 48.5-point over/under has a 58% chance of staying under.
Bulldogs vs. Raiders odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulldogs | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -106 | -120 |
| Line (Spread) | +0.5 (-120) | -0.5 (-105) |
| Total | o48.5 (-115) | u48.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 | Raiders -0.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Raiders | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Total | Under 48.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Raiders -0.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Raiders vs. Bulldogs game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Raiders and Bulldogs at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM ET.
- Who: Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 5:00 AM ET/2:00AM PT
- Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra
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 Raiders, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Bulldogs on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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