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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get New Zealand Warriors vs North QLD Cowboys predictions for NRL Sunday.
The New Zealand Warriors will take on the North QLD Cowboys in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Te Kaha Stadium on Sunday, starting at 12:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Warriors as the most likely winner of the Cowboys vs. Warriors game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Warriors vs. Cowboys prediction: Who will win Round 16 game?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NRL matchup between the Cowboys and Warriors, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Warriors a 76.7% chance of beating the Cowboys.
According to our model, the Warriors (-7.5) have a 57.5% chance of covering the spread, while the 50.5-point over/under has a 58.7% chance of staying under,.
Cowboys vs. Warriors odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cowboys | Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +175 | -227 |
| Line (Spread) | +7.5 (-115) | -7.5 (-115) |
| Total | o50.5 (-109) | u50.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cowboys vs. Warriors 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 | Warriors -7.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Warriors | bet_rivers_in-227 |
| Total | Under 50.5 | -118 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Warriors to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Warriors vs. Cowboys game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league game between the Warriors and Cowboys at Te Kaha Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:00 AM ET.
- Who: North QLD Cowboys vs. New Zealand Warriors
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM PT
- Venue: Te Kaha 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 Warriors, with a 76.7% win probability, will likely beat the Cowboys 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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