Eels vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026, 3:21PM | Published: Aug 9, 2026, 11:15PM
The Eels will take on the favoured Cowboys in NRL Round 24 action at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 5:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Eels vs Cowboys game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Parramatta vs North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cowboys a 59% chance of beating the Eels in Round 24 of the 2026 NRL season.
Eels vs Cowboys: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Eels $2.70, Cowboys $1.42
- Line: Eels +6.5 ($1.91), Cowboys -6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 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 Eels at $2.70 and the Cowboys at $1.42.
The Eels are 6.5-point underdogs against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cowboys (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Eels (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Eels vs Cowboys: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Eels at $2.70 with Bet365
- Line: Eels +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Cowboys have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Eels to win is our preferred option because of the 4.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Eels vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Cowboys at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday is the Cowboys prevailing 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Eels vs Cowboys match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Eels vs Cowboys: Try Scorers
Looking for Eels vs Cowboys try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Cowboys' Braidon Burns is the most likely player to score the first try in Parramatta vs North Queensland.
Burns has a 9.7% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Cowboys star has a 56.6% 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
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 8.2% probability
- Brian Kelly: 5.5% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.6% probability
- Apa Twidle: 4.1% probability
- Jordan Samrani: 3.7% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 9.7% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 8.8% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 5.9% probability
- Tom Chester: 5.2% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 4.3% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 48.7% probability
- Brian Kelly: 38.2% probability
- Will Penisini: 31.5% probability
- Apa Twidle: 28.7% probability
- Mitchell Moses: 27.5% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 56.6% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 54.0% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 39.8% probability
- Tom Chester: 35.3% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 32.6% probability
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Eels vs Cowboys: Essential Details
The NRL Round 24 clash between the Eels and Cowboys at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Parramatta Eels vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Date: Saturday 15 August 2026
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
- Location: Bankwest Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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