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Sydney Roosters vs. Newcastle Knights prediction: Why Roosters are favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 7 matchup [4/19/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Sydney Roosters vs Newcastle Knights predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Sydney Roosters will take on the Newcastle Knights in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 12:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Roosters as the most likely winner of the Knights vs. Roosters game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Roosters vs. Knights prediction: Who will win Round 7 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NRL game between the Knights and Roosters, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Roosters an 84% chance of defeating the Knights.
According to our model, the Roosters (-13.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 52.5 points has a 57% chance of staying under.
Knights vs. Roosters odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Knights | Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +280 | -385 |
| Line (Spread) | +13.5 (-105) | -13.5 (-120) |
| Total | o52.5 (-114) | u52.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Knights vs. Roosters picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Roosters -13.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Roosters | bet_rivers_in-385 |
| Total | Under 52.5 | -114 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 52.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Roosters vs. Knights game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Roosters and Knights at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:00 AM ET.
- Who: Newcastle Knights vs. Sydney Roosters
- Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM PT
- Venue: Allianz 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 Roosters, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat the Knights in Sunday'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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