Raiders vs Cowboys Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 13, 2026
Last updated: May 31, 2026, 6:05AM | Published: May 24, 2026, 11:10PM
The Raiders will sqaure off with the Cowboys in NRL Round 13 action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday, beginning at 4:05pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Raiders vs Cowboys 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 result of Sunday's Canberra vs North Queensland NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Raiders a 67% chance of beating the Cowboys in Round 13 of the 2026 NRL season.
Raiders vs Cowboys: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at GIO Stadium Canberra are listed here:
- Head to Head: Raiders $1.64, Cowboys $2.15
- Line: Raiders -2.5 ($1.91), Cowboys +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 52.5 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 Raiders at $1.64 and the Cowboys at $2.15.
The Raiders are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cowboys (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 52.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Raiders (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 52.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 60% of the time.
Raiders vs Cowboys: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Raiders at $1.64 with Bet365
- Line: Raiders -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Raiders vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raiders vs Cowboys at GIO Stadium Canberra this Sunday is the Raiders winning 27-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Raiders vs Cowboys match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Raiders vs Cowboys: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Raiders vs Cowboys try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Cowboys' Murray Taulagi is the most likely player to score the first try in Canberra vs North Queensland.
Taulagi has a 8.4% chance of scoring the first try at GIO Stadium Canberra, while the Cowboys star has a 52.9% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Xavier Savage: 7.2% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 6.6% probability
- Hudson Young: 6.4% probability
- Savelio Tamale: 6.1% probability
- Ethan Strange: 5.1% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Murray Taulagi: 8.4% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 5.8% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 5.6% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 5.1% probability
- Tom Chester: 3.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Xavier Savage: 48.4% probability
- Savelio Tamale: 43.8% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 43.4% probability
- Hudson Young: 41.3% probability
- Ethan Strange: 37.0% probability
North Queensland Cowboys
- Murray Taulagi: 52.9% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 39.6% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 36.8% probability
- Zac Laybutt: 36.6% probability
- Tom Chester: 29.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Raiders vs Cowboys game.
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Raiders vs Cowboys: Essential Details
The NRL Round 13 clash between the Raiders and Cowboys at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to start at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Canberra Raiders vs North Queensland Cowboys
- Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
- Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
- Location: GIO Stadium Canberra
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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