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North QLD Cowboys vs. Melbourne Storm Prediction: Storm Predicted to Win Saturday's NRL Round 18 Matchup [7/5/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's North QLD Cowboys vs Melbourne Storm matchup.
The North QLD Cowboys and Melbourne Storm will meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, starting at 5:35AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Storm as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Storm vs. Cowboys predictions page.
Cowboys vs. Storm Prediction: Who Will Win Round 18 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Storm and Cowboys 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Storm an 80% chance of defeating the Cowboys.
According to our model, the Storm (-7.5) have a 61% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 has a 56% chance of staying under.
Storm vs. Cowboys Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -263 | +190 |
| Line (Spread) | -7.5 (-130) | +7.5 (+105) |
| Total | o49.5 (-110) | u49.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Cowboys vs. Storm Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Cowboys and Storm at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:35AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Storm vs. North QLD Cowboys
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time: 5:35AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Queensland Country Bank 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 in-depth preview of Saturday's Storm vs. Cowboys matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Storm vs. Cowboys picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Storm, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat the Cowboys on Saturday.
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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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