Raiders vs Dragons Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 18, 2025

The Raiders will take on the Dragons in NRL Round 18 action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday, beginning at 5:30pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Raiders vs Dragons game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Canberra vs St George Illawarra NRL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Raiders an 81% chance of winning against the Dragons in Round 18 of the 2025 NRL season.

Raiders vs Dragons: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at GIO Stadium Canberra are shown here:

• Head to Head: Raiders $1.28, Dragons $3.60
• Line: Raiders -11.5 ($1.91), Dragons +11.5 ($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 $1.28 and the Dragons at $3.60.

The Raiders are listed as 11.5-point favourites against the Dragons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Dragons (+11.5) 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 model, the Raiders (-11.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.

Raiders vs Dragons: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Raiders at $1.28 with Bet365
• Line: Raiders -11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Today's Raiders vs Dragons betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Raiders vs Dragons: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raiders vs Dragons at GIO Stadium Canberra this Saturday is the Raiders winning 29-16.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Raiders vs St George match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Raiders vs Dragons game.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Raiders vs Dragons: Essential Details

The NRL Round 18 clash between the Raiders and Dragons at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to start at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday.

• Teams: Canberra Raiders vs St George Illawarra Dragons
• Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
• Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
• Location: GIO Stadium Canberra

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Raiders vs St George predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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