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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters predictions for NRL Friday.
The Brisbane Broncos will take on the favored Sydney Roosters in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, beginning at 6:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model predicts the Roosters as the most likely winner of the Roosters vs. Broncos game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Broncos vs. Roosters prediction: Who will win Round 17 game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Roosters and Broncos, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Roosters a 78.6% chance of defeating the Broncos.
According to our model, the Roosters (-7.5) have a 58.5% chance of covering the spread, while the 48.5-point over/under has a 54.6% chance of staying under,.
Roosters vs. Broncos odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Roosters | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -227 | +170 |
| Line (Spread) | -7.5 (-120) | +7.5 (-105) |
| Total | o48.5 (-108) | u48.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Roosters vs. Broncos 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 -7.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Roosters | bet_rivers_in-227 |
| Total | Under 48.5 | -120 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Roosters to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Broncos vs. Roosters game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Broncos and Roosters at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Sydney Roosters vs. Brisbane Broncos
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM 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 Roosters, with a 78.6% win probability, will likely beat the Broncos 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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