Cowboys vs Tigers Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 26, 2026
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026, 9:36AM | Published: Aug 24, 2026, 5:46AM
The Cowboys will sqaure off with the Tigers in NRL Round 26 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Cowboys vs Tigers game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's North Queensland vs Wests NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cowboys a 78% chance of beating the Tigers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Cowboys vs Tigers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $1.17, Tigers $4.50
- Line: Cowboys -14.5 ($1.91), Tigers +14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 57.5 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 $1.17 and the Tigers at $4.50.
The Cowboys are 14.5-point favourites against the Tigers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Tigers (+14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 57.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Tigers (+14.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 57.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 67% of the time.
Cowboys vs Tigers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tigers at $4.50 with Bet365
- Line: Tigers +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 57.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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These Cowboys vs Tigers betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Cowboys have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Tigers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Cowboys vs Tigers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Tigers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday is the Cowboys winning 29-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cowboys vs Tigers match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Cowboys vs Tigers: Try Scorers
Looking for Cowboys vs Tigers try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Cowboys' Braidon Burns is the most likely player to score the first try in North Queensland vs Wests.
Burns has a 9.1% chance of scoring the first try at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, while the Cowboys star has a 58.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 9.1% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 7.2% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 6.6% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 6.1% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 5.0% probability
Wests Tigers
- Jeral Skelton: 6.7% probability
- Jahream Bula: 4.2% probability
- Junior Tupou: 4.1% probability
- Solomone Saukuru: 4.0% probability
- Samuela Fainu: 2.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 58.4% probability
- Jeremiah Nanai: 48.3% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 45.3% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 41.5% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 40.8% probability
Wests Tigers
- Jeral Skelton: 44.4% probability
- Solomone Saukuru: 33.9% probability
- Jahream Bula: 33.5% probability
- Junior Tupou: 32.9% probability
- Samuela Fainu: 23.1% probability
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Cowboys vs Tigers: Essential Details
The NRL Round 26 clash between the Cowboys and Tigers at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers
- Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
- Kick-off: 7:35pm AEST
- Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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