Canberra Raiders vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction: Why Rabbitohs are favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 20 matchup [7/18/2026]
Get Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Canberra Raiders will face the South Sydney Rabbitohs in National Rugby League (NRL) action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday, commencing at 1:00 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Rabbitohs as the most likely winner of the Rabbitohs vs. Raiders game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Raiders vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 20 game?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 58.1% chance of beating the Raiders.
According to our model, the Rabbitohs (+1.5) have a 60.3% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 48.5 points has a 52.0% chance of staying under,.
Souths vs. Raiders odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -114 | -114 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Total | o48.5 (-110) | u48.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs 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 in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Rabbitohs +1.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Rabbitohs | -114 |
| Total | Under 48.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rabbitohs +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Raiders vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Raiders and Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to begin at 1:00 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 1:00 AM ET/10:00PM 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 Rabbitohs, with a 58.1% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders 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.
