Knights vs Panthers Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 21, 2026, 2:45PM | Published: Apr 20, 2026, 12:00AM
The Knights will sqaure off with the favoured Panthers in NRL Round 8 action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, starting at 2:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Knights vs Panthers game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Newcastle vs Penrith NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Panthers an 82% chance of beating the Knights in Round 8 of the 2026 NRL season.
Knights vs Panthers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at McDonald Jones Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Knights $4.00, Panthers $1.25
- Line: Knights +12.5 ($1.91), Panthers -12.5 ($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 $4.00 and the Panthers at $1.25.
The Knights are listed as 12.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Panthers (-12.5) 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 Panthers (-12.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Knights vs Panthers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.25 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knights vs Panthers best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Knights vs Panthers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knights vs Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium this Sunday is the Panthers winning 30-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Knights vs Panthers match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Knights vs Panthers: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Knights vs Panthers try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Thomas Jenkins is the most likely player to score the first try in Newcastle vs Penrith.
Jenkins has a 12.4% chance of scoring the first try at McDonald Jones Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 64.6% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 8.5% probability
- James Schiller: 6.0% probability
- Fletcher Hunt: 4.3% probability
- Fletcher Sharpe: 3.6% probability
- Dylan Brown: 2.4% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 12.4% probability
- Brian To'o: 7.5% probability
- Casey McLean: 6.9% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 6.1% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 4.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 50.0% probability
- James Schiller: 39.9% probability
- Fletcher Hunt: 32.3% probability
- Fletcher Sharpe: 26.7% probability
- Dylan Brown: 21.1% probability
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 64.6% probability
- Brian To'o: 47.0% probability
- Casey McLean: 45.3% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 39.1% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 34.3% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Knights vs Panthers match.
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Knights vs Panthers: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Knights and Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers
- Date: Sunday 26 April 2026
- Kick-off: 2:00pm 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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