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Sydney Roosters vs. Penrith Panthers prediction: Why Panthers are favored to win Friday's NRL Round 3 matchup [3/20/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers predictions for NRL Friday.
The Sydney Roosters will square off with the Penrith Panthers in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Allianz Stadium on Friday, starting at 3:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Roosters game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Roosters vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win Round 3 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Panthers and Roosters 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 64% chance of beating the Roosters.
According to our model, the Panthers (-4.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 45.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Panthers vs. Roosters odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -189 | +148 |
| Line (Spread) | -4.5 (-110) | +4.5 (-115) |
| Total | o45.5 (-115) | u45.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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 | Panthers -4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | bet_rivers_in-189 |
| Total | Under 45.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 45.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Roosters vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Roosters and Panthers at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00 AM ET.
- Who: Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 3:00 AM ET/12:00AM 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 Panthers, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Roosters on Friday.
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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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