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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Newcastle Knights will face the Parramatta Eels in National Rugby League (NRL) action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Knights as the most likely winner of the Eels vs. Knights game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Knights vs. Eels prediction: Who will win Round 13 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Eels and Knights, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Knights a 79% chance of beating the Eels.
According to our model, the Eels (+15.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 53.5 points has a 58% chance of staying under.
Eels vs. Knights odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eels | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +350 | -500 |
| Line (Spread) | +15.5 (-115) | -15.5 (-115) |
| Total | o53.5 (-112) | u53.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eels vs. Knights picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Eels +15.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Eels | bet_rivers_in+350 |
| Total | Under 53.5 | -114 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 53.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Knights vs. Eels game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Knights and Eels at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:00 AM ET.
- Who: Parramatta Eels vs. Newcastle Knights
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Time: 1:00 AM ET/10:00PM PT
- Venue: McDonald Jones 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 Knights, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Eels in Saturday's NRL matchup.
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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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