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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Melbourne Storm vs Canberra Raiders predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Melbourne Storm will face the Canberra Raiders in National Rugby League (NRL) action at AAMI Park on Sunday, commencing at 2:05 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Storm as the most likely winner of the Raiders vs. Storm game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Storm vs. Raiders prediction: Who will win Round 16 game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NRL matchup between the Raiders and Storm, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Storm a 75.4% chance of beating the Raiders.
According to our model, the Storm (-8.5) have a 54.5% chance of covering the spread, while the 50.5-point over/under has a 54.3% chance of staying under,.
Raiders vs. Storm odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Raiders | Storm |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +200 | -263 |
| Line (Spread) | +8.5 (-125) | -8.5 (+100) |
| Total | o50.5 (-112) | u50.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Raiders vs. Storm picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Storm -8.5 | bet_rivers_in+100 |
| Moneyline | Storm | bet_rivers_in-263 |
| Total | Under 50.5 | -114 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Storm -8.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Storm vs. Raiders game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league game between the Storm and Raiders at AAMI Park is scheduled to start at 2:05 AM ET.
- Who: Canberra Raiders vs. Melbourne Storm
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: 2:05 AM ET/11:05PM PT
- Venue: AAMI Park
The NRL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with there even being games played in Vegas each season as of 2024.
Conclusion
We predict the Storm, with a 75.4% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders in Sunday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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