Raiders vs Dolphins Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 27, 2025, 4:00AM | Published: Apr 21, 2025, 9:56AM
The Raiders will sqaure off with the Dolphins in NRL Round 8 action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday, commencing at 2:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Raiders vs Dolphins game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Canberra vs Dolphins NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Raiders a 65% chance of defeating the Dolphins in Round 8 of the 2025 NRL season.
Raiders vs Dolphins: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at GIO Stadium Canberra are shown below:
- Head to Head: Raiders $1.47, Dolphins $2.80
- Line: Raiders -6.5 ($1.91), Dolphins +6.5 ($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 Raiders at $1.47 and the Dolphins at $2.80.
The Raiders are 6.5-point favourites against the Dolphins, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Dolphins (+6.5) 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 analytics model, the Dolphins (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Raiders vs Dolphins: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Dolphins at $2.80 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Raiders vs Dolphins best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Raiders have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Dolphins to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Raiders vs Dolphins: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raiders vs Dolphins at GIO Stadium Canberra this Sunday is the Raiders winning 26-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Raiders vs Dolphins 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 Dolphins: Try Scorers
Looking for Raiders vs Dolphins try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Raiders' Xavier Savage is the most likely player to score the first try in Canberra vs Dolphins.
Savage has a 8.4% chance of scoring the first try at GIO Stadium Canberra, while the Raiders star has a 49.0% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Xavier Savage: 8.4% probability
- Hudson Young: 7.6% probability
- Sebastian Kris: 7.2% probability
- Savelio Tamale: 6.8% probability
- Matthew Timoko: 4.3% probability
Dolphins
- Jamayne Isaako: 6.2% probability
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 5.9% probability
- Jack Bostock: 5.9% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 4.9% probability
- Jake Averillo: 4.3% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Xavier Savage: 49.0% probability
- Hudson Young: 48.4% probability
- Sebastian Kris: 44.6% probability
- Savelio Tamale: 40.9% probability
- Matthew Timoko: 29.6% probability
Dolphins
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow: 40.5% probability
- Jamayne Isaako: 37.9% probability
- Jack Bostock: 36.0% probability
- Herbie Farnworth: 32.9% probability
- Jake Averillo: 30.2% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Raiders vs Dolphins game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Raiders vs Dolphins: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Raiders and Dolphins at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins
- Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
- Kick-off: 2:00pm 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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