Panthers vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 9:50AM | Published: Jun 22, 2025, 11:05PM
The Panthers will face the Bulldogs in NRL Round 17 action at Bankwest Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Panthers vs Bulldogs game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Penrith vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 55% chance of defeating the Panthers at Bankwest Stadium.
Panthers vs Bulldogs: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's NRL clash at Bankwest Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $2.00, Bulldogs $1.83
- Line: Panthers +1.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 41.5 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 Panthers at $2.00 and the Bulldogs at $1.83.
The Panthers are listed as 1.5-point underdogs against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bulldogs (-1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 41.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 41.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Panthers vs Bulldogs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.83 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 41.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Panthers vs Bulldogs predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Panthers vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium this Thursday is the Bulldogs winning 21-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Panthers vs Bulldogs match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Panthers vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Searching for Panthers vs Bulldogs try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Brian To'o is the most likely player to score the first try in Penrith vs Canterbury.
To'o has a 8.1% chance of scoring the first try at Bankwest Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 43.1% 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
Penrith Panthers
- Brian To'o: 8.1% probability
- Thomas Jenkins: 7.6% probability
- Luke Garner: 4.7% probability
- Izack Tago: 4.6% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 4.4% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 6.0% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 6.0% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 5.2% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 5.1% probability
- Jacob Preston: 3.7% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Brian To'o: 43.1% probability
- Thomas Jenkins: 40.6% probability
- Casey McLean: 29.8% probability
- Luke Garner: 28.9% probability
- Izack Tago: 28.3% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 35.8% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 33.8% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 29.9% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 29.2% probability
- Jacob Preston: 24.1% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Panthers vs Bulldogs match.
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Panthers vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 17 clash between the Panthers and Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
- Kick-off: 7:50pm 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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