Cowboys vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 22, 2026

The Cowboys will sqaure off with the favoured Roosters in NRL Round 22 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Thursday, with kick-off at 7:50pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cowboys vs Roosters game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's North Queensland vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Roosters a 70% chance of beating the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Cowboys vs Roosters: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cowboys $2.50, Roosters $1.48
• Line: Cowboys +5.5 ($1.91), Roosters -5.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 46.5 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 Cowboys at $2.50 and the Roosters at $1.48.

The Cowboys are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Roosters (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Roosters (-5.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Cowboys vs Roosters: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Roosters at $1.48 with Bet365
• Line: Roosters -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Cowboys vs Roosters betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Cowboys vs Roosters: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Roosters at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Thursday is the Roosters winning 26-18.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cowboys vs Roosters match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cowboys vs Roosters match.

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Cowboys vs Roosters: Essential Details

The NRL Round 22 clash between the Cowboys and Roosters at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters
• Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
• Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
• Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

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