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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Penrith Panthers vs St George Illawarra Dragons predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Penrith Panthers and St George Illawarra Dragons will meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, starting at 4:25 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Dragons vs. Panthers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Panthers vs. Dragons prediction: Who will win Round 11 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NRL matchup between the Dragons and Panthers, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers an 87% chance of beating the Dragons.
According to our model, the Dragons (+26.5) have a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 55.5 points has a 66% chance of staying under.
St George vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dragons | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +1100 | -5000 |
| Line (Spread) | +26.5 (-110) | -26.5 (-115) |
| Total | o55.5 (-114) | u55.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dragons vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Dragons +26.5 | bet_rivers_in-110 |
| Moneyline | Dragons | bet_rivers_in+1100 |
| Total | Under 55.5 | -114 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 55.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Panthers vs. Dragons game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league game between the Panthers and Dragons at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:25 AM ET.
- Who: St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Penrith Panthers
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 4:25 AM ET/1:25AM PT
- Venue: Suncorp 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 Panthers, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat the Dragons in Sunday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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.
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