Canberra Raiders vs. North QLD Cowboys prediction: Why Raiders are favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 13 matchup [5/31/2026]

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Canberra Raiders-North QLD Cowboys Predictions and Game Preview.
Canberra Raiders vs. North QLD Cowboys NRL prediction for Sunday, May 31, 2026.

NRL action continues on Sunday at 2:05 AM ET as the North QLD Cowboys lock horns with the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium Canberra.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Raiders as the most likely winner of the Cowboys vs. Raiders game.

This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.

Raiders vs. Cowboys prediction: Who will win Round 13 game?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NRL game between the Cowboys and Raiders, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Raiders a 67% chance of beating the Cowboys.

According to our model, the Raiders (-3.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 54.5 points has a 60% chance of staying under.

 

Cowboys vs. Raiders odds

We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Cowboys Raiders
H2H (Moneyline) +120 -154
Line (Spread) +3.5 (-110) -3.5 (-115)
Total o54.5 (-115) u54.5 (-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Cowboys vs. Raiders picks and best bet

After matching our predictions 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 Raiders -3.5 -115
Moneyline Raiders bet_rivers_in-154
Total Under 54.5 -115

According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 54.5 total points.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

 

Raiders vs. Cowboys game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's Australian rugby league action between the Raiders and Cowboys at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to commence at 2:05 AM ET.

  • Who: North QLD Cowboys vs. Canberra Raiders
  • Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • Time: 2:05 AM ET/11:05PM 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 67% win probability, will likely beat the Cowboys in Sunday's NRL matchup.

Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.

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Written by
Damien Souness
Chief Experience Officer

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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