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Canterbury Bulldogs vs. St George Illawarra Dragons prediction: Bulldogs favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 1 matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Canterbury Bulldogs will face the St George Illawarra Dragons in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 11:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of the Dragons vs. Bulldogs game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Bulldogs vs. Dragons prediction: Who will win Round 1 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL game between the Dragons and Bulldogs 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Bulldogs a 79% chance of defeating the Dragons.
According to our model, the Bulldogs (-7.5) have a 61% chance of covering the spread, while the 38.5- over/under has a 60% chance of going over.
St George vs. Bulldogs odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dragons | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +210 | -278 |
| Line (Spread) | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-120) |
| Total | o38.5 (-125) | u38.5 (+100) |
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 | Bulldogs -7.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Bulldogs | bet_rivers_in-278 |
| Total | Over 38.5 | -125 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 38.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulldogs vs. Dragons game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league game between the Bulldogs and Dragons at Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11:30 PM ET.
- Who: St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 11:30 PM ET/8:30PM PT
- Venue: Allegiant 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 Bulldogs, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Dragons on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Dragons vs. Bulldogs insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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