Dolphins vs Panthers Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026, 10:00AM | Published: Apr 12, 2026, 10:41PM
The Dolphins will take on the favoured Panthers in NRL Round 7 action at TIO Stadium on Friday, commencing at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Dolphins vs Panthers game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Dolphins vs Penrith NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers an 81% chance of defeating the Dolphins at TIO Stadium.
Dolphins vs Panthers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at TIO Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $3.85, Panthers $1.27
- Line: Dolphins +11.5 ($1.91), Panthers -11.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 51.5 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 Dolphins at $3.85 and the Panthers at $1.27.
The Dolphins are listed as 11.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Panthers (-11.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 51.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Panthers (-11.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 51.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Dolphins vs Panthers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.27 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 51.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Dolphins vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Panthers at TIO Stadium on Friday is the Panthers winning 30-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Dolphins vs Panthers match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Dolphins vs Panthers: Try Scorers
Looking for Dolphins vs Panthers try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Thomas Jenkins is the most likely player to score the first try in Dolphins vs Penrith.
Jenkins has a 12.4% chance of scoring the first try at TIO Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 66.1% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 7.8% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 5.3% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 5.1% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 5.1% probability
- Jake Averillo: 4.7% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 12.4% probability
- Brian To'o: 8.4% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 5.9% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 5.7% probability
- Izack Tago: 4.8% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 47.5% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 36.1% probability
- Selwyn Cobbo: 36.0% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 35.7% probability
- Jake Averillo: 33.3% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 66.1% probability
- Brian To'o: 51.2% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 41.0% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 37.8% probability
- Izack Tago: 35.3% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Dolphins vs Panthers game.
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Dolphins vs Panthers: Essential Details
The NRL Round 7 clash between the Dolphins and Panthers at TIO Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers
- Date: Friday 17 April 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: TIO Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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