Knights vs Dolphins Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 18, 2026
Last updated: Jun 29, 2026, 5:10AM | Published: Jun 29, 2026, 1:00AM
The Knights will take on the Dolphins in NRL Round 18 action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, starting at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knights vs Dolphins game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Newcastle vs Dolphins NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Dolphins a 69% chance of defeating the Knights in Round 18 of the 2026 NRL season.
Knights vs Dolphins: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at McDonald Jones Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Knights $2.10, Dolphins $1.70
- Line: Knights +2.5 ($1.91), Dolphins -2.5 ($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 Knights at $2.10 and the Dolphins at $1.70.
The Knights are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Dolphins, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Dolphins (-2.5) 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 Dolphins (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Knights vs Dolphins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $1.70 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Knights vs Dolphins: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knights vs Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday is the Dolphins winning 28-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Knights vs Dolphins: Essential Details
The NRL Round 18 clash between the Knights and Dolphins at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Newcastle Knights vs Dolphins
- Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: McDonald Jones Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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