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Newcastle Knights vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction: Rabbitohs favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 9 matchup [5/3/2026]
Get Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Sunday.

The Newcastle Knights will square off with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in National Rugby League (NRL) action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, starting at 12:00 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Rabbitohs as the most likely winner of the Rabbitohs vs. Knights game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Knights vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 9 game?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 64% chance of beating the Knights.
According to our model, the Rabbitohs (-2.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 52.5 points has a 61% chance of staying under.
Souths vs. Knights odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -132 | +104 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-105) | +2.5 (-120) |
| Total | o52.5 (-110) | u52.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs vs. Knights 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 | Rabbitohs -2.5 | bet_rivers_in-105 |
| Moneyline | Rabbitohs | bet_rivers_in-132 |
| Total | Under 52.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best 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.
Knights vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league action between the Knights and Rabbitohs at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:00 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Newcastle Knights
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM 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 Rabbitohs, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Knights in Sunday's NRL matchup.
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