Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters prediction: Why Panthers are favored to win Thursday's NRL Round 24 matchup [8/13/2026]
Get Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters predictions for NRL Thursday.
The Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters will meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday, starting at 5:50 AM ET.
Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner in this Roosters vs. Panthers prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Panthers vs. Roosters prediction: Who will win Round 24 game?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 62.7% chance of beating the Roosters.
According to our model, the Panthers (-5.5) have a 50.5% chance of covering the spread, while the 42.5-point over/under has a 55.1% chance of staying under,.
Roosters vs. Panthers odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Moneyline: Roosters +143, Panthers -182
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Roosters 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 in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Panthers -5.5 @ -115 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Panthers @ -182 via BetRivers
- Total: Under 42.5 @ -120 via BetRivers
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 42.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Panthers vs. Roosters game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Panthers and Roosters at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:50 AM ET.
- Who: Sydney Roosters vs. Penrith Panthers
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Time: 5:50 AM ET/2:50AM PT
- Venue: Bankwest 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 62.7% win probability, will likely beat the Roosters in Thursday's NRL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
