Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors prediction: Why Panthers are favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 13 matchup [5/31/2026]
Get Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors predictions for NRL Sunday.

The Penrith Panthers will face the New Zealand Warriors in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 4:15 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Warriors vs. Panthers game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Panthers vs. Warriors prediction: Who will win Round 13 game?
Our independent predictive model gives the Panthers a 63% chance of defeating the Warriors.
According to our model, the Panthers (-1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 46.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
Warriors vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Warriors | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -103 | -123 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Total | o46.5 (-109) | u46.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Warriors vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Panthers -1.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | bet_rivers_in-123 |
| Total | Under 46.5 | -118 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Panthers vs. Warriors game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Panthers and Warriors at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:15 AM ET.
- Who: New Zealand Warriors vs. Penrith Panthers
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Time: 4:15 AM ET/1:15AM PT
- Venue: Bankwest 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 Panthers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Warriors in Sunday's NRL matchup.
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