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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get New Zealand Warriors vs Penrith Panthers predictions for NRL Friday.
The New Zealand Warriors will take on the Penrith Panthers in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Go Media Stadium on Friday, starting at 4:00 AM ET.
Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner in this Panthers vs. Warriors prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Warriors vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win Round 23 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL game between the Panthers and Warriors, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 59.2% chance of defeating the Warriors.
According to our model, the Panthers (-2.5) have a 50.3% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 41.5 points has a 54.4% chance of staying under,.
Panthers vs. Warriors odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -161 | +125 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-115) |
| Total | o41.5 (-112) | u41.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Warriors picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Panthers -2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | -161 |
| Total | Under 41.5 | -114 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 41.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Warriors vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Warriors and Panthers at Go Media Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:00 AM ET.
- Who: Penrith Panthers vs. New Zealand Warriors
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time: 4:00 AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue: Go Media 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 a 59.2% win probability, will likely beat the Warriors in Friday'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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