Sydney Roosters vs. North QLD Cowboys prediction: Why Roosters are favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 11 matchup [5/16/2026]
Get Sydney Roosters vs North QLD Cowboys predictions for NRL Saturday.

The Sydney Roosters and North QLD Cowboys will meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, starting at 3:30 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Roosters as the most likely winner of the Cowboys vs. Roosters game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Roosters vs. Cowboys prediction: Who will win Round 11 game?
Our famous predictive model gives the Roosters an 85% chance of defeating the Cowboys.
According to our model, the Roosters (-13.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 55.5-point over/under has a 58% chance of staying under.
Cowboys vs. Roosters odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cowboys | Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +330 | -476 |
| Line (Spread) | +13.5 (-110) | -13.5 (-115) |
| Total | o55.5 (-114) | u55.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cowboys vs. Roosters 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 | Roosters -13.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Roosters | bet_rivers_in-476 |
| Total | Under 55.5 | -112 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 55.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Roosters vs. Cowboys game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Roosters and Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:30 AM ET.
- Who: North QLD Cowboys vs. Sydney Roosters
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 3:30 AM ET/12:30AM PT
- Venue: Suncorp 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 85% win probability, will likely beat the Cowboys in Saturday's NRL matchup.
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