Eels vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 15, 2026, 7:30AM | Published: Aug 9, 2026, 11:15PM
The Eels will take on the Cowboys in NRL Round 24 action at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 5:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Eels vs Cowboys game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Parramatta vs North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cowboys a 62% chance of beating the Eels at Bankwest Stadium.
Eels vs Cowboys: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Eels $2.35, Cowboys $1.56
- Line: Eels +4.5 ($1.91), Cowboys -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48.5 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 $2.35 and the Cowboys at $1.56.
The Eels are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cowboys (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Eels and the Cowboys have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Eels vs Cowboys: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cowboys at $1.56 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
If you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of our best tips of the day across any sport.
Stats Insider's Eels vs Cowboys predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Eels vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Cowboys at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday is the Cowboys winning 25-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Eels vs Cowboys match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Eels vs Cowboys: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Eels vs Cowboys 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 Parramatta vs North Queensland.
Burns has a 9.4% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Cowboys star has a 51.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 7.9% probability
- Brian Kelly: 5.8% probability
- Will Penisini: 4.5% probability
- Apa Twidle: 4.3% probability
- Jordan Samrani: 4.2% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 9.4% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 8.2% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 5.2% probability
- Tom Chester: 5.0% probability
- Heilum Luki: 4.9% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Josh Addo-Carr: 46.0% probability
- Brian Kelly: 36.3% probability
- Will Penisini: 31.2% probability
- Apa Twidle: 28.9% probability
- Jordan Samrani: 28.8% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 51.6% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 49.3% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 36.1% probability
- Tom Chester: 32.1% probability
- Heilum Luki: 31.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Eels vs Cowboys match.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Eels vs Cowboys predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
If you decide to use our predictions for betting purposes, it's important that you gamble responsibly and know when to stop. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
More on the NRL
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the NRL, with the latest NRL betting news, predictions for every NRL game, and futures odds for the NRL.
