Tigers vs Raiders Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 22, 2026, 9:21AM | Published: Apr 20, 2026, 12:01AM
The Tigers will take on the Raiders in NRL Round 8 action at Leichhardt Oval on Thursday, beginning at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Tigers vs Raiders game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Wests vs Canberra NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Tigers a 69% chance of beating the Raiders in Round 8 of the 2026 NRL season.
Tigers vs Raiders: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's NRL clash at Leichhardt Oval are shown here:
- Head to Head: Tigers $1.50, Raiders $2.60
- Line: Tigers -6.5 ($1.91), Raiders +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 49.5 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 Tigers at $1.50 and the Raiders at $2.60.
The Tigers are 6.5-point favourites against the Raiders, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Raiders (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 49.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Tigers (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 49.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Tigers vs Raiders: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tigers at $1.50 with Bet365
- Line: Tigers -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Tigers vs Raiders best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Tigers vs Raiders: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Tigers vs Raiders at Leichhardt Oval this Thursday is the Tigers winning 26-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tigers vs Raiders match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Tigers vs Raiders: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Tigers vs Raiders try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Tigers' Sunia Turuva is the most likely player to score the first try in Wests vs Canberra.
Turuva has a 7.9% chance of scoring the first try at Leichhardt Oval, while the Tigers star has a 48.3% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Wests Tigers
- Sunia Turuva: 7.9% probability
- Luke Laulilii: 7.5% probability
- Jahream Bula: 7.0% probability
- Starford To'a: 6.0% probability
- Taylan May: 5.0% probability
Canberra Raiders
- Sebastian Kris: 5.7% probability
- Jed Stuart: 5.7% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 5.1% probability
- Ethan Strange: 4.3% probability
- Matthew Timoko: 4.0% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Wests Tigers
- Sunia Turuva: 48.3% probability
- Jahream Bula: 45.6% probability
- Luke Laulilii: 45.1% probability
- Starford To'a: 38.4% probability
- Taylan May: 34.3% probability
Canberra Raiders
- Jed Stuart: 38.0% probability
- Sebastian Kris: 36.4% probability
- Kaeo Weekes: 33.2% probability
- Ethan Strange: 32.7% probability
- Simi Sasagi: 28.8% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Tigers vs Raiders match.
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Tigers vs Raiders: Essential Details
The NRL Round 8 clash between the Tigers and Raiders at Leichhardt Oval is scheduled to begin at 7:50pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders
- Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
- Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
- Location: Leichhardt Oval
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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