Bulldogs vs Dragons Prediction and Tips - NRL Las Vegas, 2026
Last updated: Mar 1, 2026, 4:30AM | Published: Feb 26, 2026, 2:21PM
The Bulldogs will take on the Dragons in NRL Round 1 action at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas on Sunday, with kick-off at 3:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bulldogs vs Dragons game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Canterbury vs St George Illawarra NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 76% chance of winning against the Dragons in Round 1 of the 2026 NRL season.
Bulldogs vs Dragons: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Allegiant Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Bulldogs $1.33, Dragons $3.50
- Line: Bulldogs -8.5 ($1.91), Dragons +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bulldogs at $1.33 and the Dragons at $3.50.
The Bulldogs are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Dragons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Dragons (+8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (-8.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 41.5-point over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Bulldogs vs Dragons: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.33 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs -8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 41.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Bulldogs vs Dragons predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Bulldogs vs Dragons: NRL in Vegas Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulldogs vs Dragons at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday is the Bulldogs winning 27-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Bulldogs vs St George match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bulldogs vs Dragons: Try Scorers
Looking for Bulldogs vs Dragons try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Bulldogs' Jacob Kiraz is the most likely player to score the first try in Canterbury vs St George Illawarra.
Kiraz has a 8.7% chance of scoring the first try at Allegiant Stadium, while the Bulldogs star has a 44.3% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 8.7% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 7.0% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 6.1% probability
- Jacob Preston: 6.0% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 5.3% probability
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Christian Tuipulotu: 6.2% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 5.6% probability
- Setu Tu: 5.1% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 4.4% probability
- Jaydn Su'A: 3.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 44.3% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 35.9% probability
- Jacob Preston: 32.6% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 31.7% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 29.2% probability
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Christian Tuipulotu: 34.6% probability
- Valentine Holmes: 30.2% probability
- Setu Tu: 28.7% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 26.5% probability
- Jaydn Su'A: 19.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Bulldogs vs Dragons game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bulldogs vs Dragons: Essential Details
The NRL Round 1 clash between the Bulldogs and Dragons at Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons
- Date: Sunday 1 March 2026
- Kick-off: 3:30pm AEDT
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Vegas, USA
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Bulldogs vs St George predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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