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Read Article Canberra Raiders vs. Sydney Roosters prediction: Why Roosters are favored to win Friday's NRL Round 14 matchup [6/5/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters predictions for NRL Friday.
NRL action continues on Friday at 6:00 AM ET as the Sydney Roosters take on the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Roosters as the most likely winner of the Roosters vs. Raiders game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Raiders vs. Roosters prediction: Who will win Round 14 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NRL matchup between the Roosters and Raiders, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Roosters a 69% chance of defeating the Raiders.
According to our model, the Roosters (-2.5) have a 64% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 points has a 56% chance of staying under.
Roosters vs. Raiders odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Roosters | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -149 | +118 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-110) |
| Total | o49.5 (-120) | u49.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Roosters 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 | Roosters -2.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Roosters | bet_rivers_in-149 |
| Total | Under 49.5 | -106 |
According to our best NRL bets, the top play to make on this game is Roosters -2.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Raiders vs. Roosters game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Raiders and Roosters at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to commence at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Sydney Roosters vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM 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 Roosters, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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.
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