Roosters vs Panthers Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 3, 2026

The Roosters will sqaure off with the favoured Panthers in NRL Round 3 action at Allianz Stadium on Friday, starting at 6:00pm AEDT.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Roosters vs Panthers game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sydney vs Penrith NRL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 67% chance of beating the Roosters in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL season.

Roosters vs Panthers: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Allianz Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: Roosters $2.70, Panthers $1.47
• Line: Roosters +6.5 ($1.91), Panthers -6.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 46.5 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 Roosters at $2.70 and the Panthers at $1.47.

The Roosters are 6.5-point underdogs against the Panthers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Panthers (-6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 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 Roosters (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Roosters vs Panthers: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Panthers at $1.47 with Bet365
• Line: Roosters +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Roosters vs Panthers best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Roosters vs Panthers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Roosters vs Panthers at Allianz Stadium on Friday is the Panthers winning 25-19.

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

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Roosters vs Panthers match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Roosters vs Panthers game.

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Roosters vs Panthers: Essential Details

The NRL Round 3 clash between the Roosters and Panthers at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:00pm AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: Sydney Roosters vs Penrith Panthers
• Date: Friday 20 March 2026
• Kick-off: 6:00pm AEDT
• Location: Allianz Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

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