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Canberra Raiders vs. St George Illawarra Dragons Prediction: Raiders Predicted to Win Saturday's NRL Round 18 Matchup [7/5/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons matchup.
The Canberra Raiders will square off with the St George Illawarra Dragons in National Rugby League (NRL) action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday, beginning at 3:30AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Raiders as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Dragons vs. Raiders predictions page.
Raiders vs. Dragons Prediction: Who Will Win Round 18 Game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL game between the Dragons and Raiders 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Raiders an 81% chance of defeating the Dragons.
According to our model, the Raiders (-12.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 48.5 has a 57% chance of staying under.
St George vs. Raiders Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dragons | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +275 | -385 |
| Line (Spread) | +12.5 (-115) | -12.5 (-110) |
| Total | o48.5 (-108) | u48.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Raiders vs. Dragons Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Raiders and Dragons at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to commence at 3:30AM ET.
- Who: St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time: 3:30AM ET/12:30AM 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.
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Dragons vs. Raiders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any St George vs. Raiders picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Raiders, with an 81% win probability, will likely beat the Dragons on Saturday.
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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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