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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm predictions for NRL Friday.
The Canberra Raiders will square off with the Melbourne Storm in National Rugby League (NRL) action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Friday, beginning at 4:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Storm as the most likely winner of the Storm vs. Raiders game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Raiders vs. Storm prediction: Who will win Round 7 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Storm and Raiders, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Storm a 61% chance of defeating the Raiders.
According to our model, the Storm (-1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 48.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Storm vs. Raiders odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -139 | +110 |
| Line (Spread) | -1.5 (-115) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Total | o48.5 (-109) | u48.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Storm vs. Raiders picks and best bet
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 | Storm -1.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Storm | bet_rivers_in-139 |
| Total | Under 48.5 | -118 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Storm -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Raiders vs. Storm game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Raiders and Storm at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to commence at 4:00 AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Storm vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 AM ET/1:00AM 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 Storm, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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