Canberra Raiders vs. St George Illawarra Dragons prediction: Why Raiders are favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 17 matchup [6/28/2026]
Get Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons predictions for NRL Sunday.
NRL action continues on Sunday at 12:00 AM ET as the St George Illawarra Dragons take on the favored Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Raiders as the most likely winner of the Dragons vs. Raiders game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Raiders vs. Dragons prediction: Who will win Round 17 game?
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Raiders a 78.7% chance of beating the Dragons.
According to our model, the Raiders (-10.5) have a 54.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 53.5-point over/under has a 66.0% chance of staying under,.
St George vs. Raiders odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dragons | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +250 | -333 |
| Line (Spread) | +10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (-115) |
| Total | o53.5 (-115) | u53.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dragons 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. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Raiders -10.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Raiders | bet_rivers_in-333 |
| Total | Under 53.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 53.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Raiders vs. Dragons game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league game between the Raiders and Dragons at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to start at 12:00 AM ET.
- Who: St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM 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 Raiders, with a 78.7% win probability, will likely beat the Dragons in Sunday's NRL matchup.
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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.
