Raiders vs Knights Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 23, 2026
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026, 3:55AM | Published: Aug 2, 2026, 11:50PM
The Raiders will sqaure off with the Knights in NRL Round 23 action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday, commencing at 2:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Raiders vs Knights game, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Canberra vs Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Raiders a 64% chance of beating the Knights at GIO Stadium Canberra.
Raiders vs Knights: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at GIO Stadium Canberra are shown here:
- Head to Head: Raiders $1.52, Knights $2.40
- Line: Raiders -3.5 ($1.91), Knights +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 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 $1.52 and the Knights at $2.40.
The Raiders are 3.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Knights (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 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 (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 44.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Raiders vs Knights: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Raiders at $1.52 with Bet365
- Line: Raiders -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Raiders vs Knights best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Raiders vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Raiders vs Knights at GIO Stadium Canberra this Sunday is the Raiders winning 25-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Raiders vs Knights match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Raiders vs Knights: Try Scorers
Looking for Raiders vs Knights try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Knights' Dominic Young is the most likely player to score the first try in Canberra vs Newcastle.
Young has a 8.6% chance of scoring the first try at GIO Stadium Canberra, while the Knights star has a 44.1% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Xavier Savage: 7.9% probability
- Jed Stuart: 6.6% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 6.4% probability
- Ethan Strange: 5.6% probability
- Matthew Timoko: 5.1% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 8.6% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 7.7% probability
- Fletcher Sharpe: 4.8% probability
- Fletcher Hunt: 4.8% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 3.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canberra Raiders
- Xavier Savage: 42.8% probability
- Jed Stuart: 38.5% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 36.0% probability
- Ethan Strange: 32.9% probability
- Matthew Timoko: 30.9% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 44.1% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 42.8% probability
- Fletcher Hunt: 31.1% probability
- Fletcher Sharpe: 29.5% probability
- Kalyn Ponga: 22.9% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Raiders vs Knights game.
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Raiders vs Knights: Essential Details
The NRL Round 23 clash between the Raiders and Knights at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Canberra Raiders vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Sunday 9 August 2026
- Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
- Location: GIO Stadium Canberra
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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