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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers predictions for NRL Friday.
Dolphins will square off with the favored Penrith Panthers in National Rugby League (NRL) action at TIO Stadium on Friday, commencing at 6:00 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Dolphins game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dolphins vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win Round 7 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NRL matchup between the Panthers and Dolphins, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers an 81% chance of beating the Dolphins.
According to our model, the Panthers (-11.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 52.5-point over/under has a 61% chance of staying under.
Panthers vs. Dolphins odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -370 | +265 |
| Line (Spread) | -11.5 (-115) | +11.5 (-115) |
| Total | o52.5 (-109) | u52.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Dolphins 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 | Panthers -11.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | bet_rivers_in-370 |
| Total | Under 52.5 | -118 |
According to our best NRL 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.
Dolphins vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Dolphins and Panthers at TIO Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Penrith Panthers vs. Dolphins
- Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM PT
- Venue: TIO 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 an 81% win probability, will likely beat the Dolphins in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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