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Canberra Raiders vs. Melbourne Storm prediction: Why Storm are favored to win Friday's NRL Round 7 matchup [4/17/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Canberra Raiders vs Melbourne Storm predictions for NRL Friday.
The Canberra Raiders will take on the Melbourne Storm in National Rugby League (NRL) action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Friday, starting at 4:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Storm as the most likely winner of the Storm vs. Raiders game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Raiders vs. Storm prediction: Who will win Round 7 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Storm and Raiders, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Storm a 61% chance of beating the Raiders.
According to our model, the Storm (-2.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 48.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.
Storm vs. Raiders odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -128 | +102 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-105) | +2.5 (-120) |
| Total | o48.5 (-114) | u48.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Storm vs. Raiders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 -2.5 | bet_rivers_in-105 |
| Moneyline | Storm | bet_rivers_in-128 |
| Total | Under 48.5 | -112 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Storm to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Raiders vs. Storm game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Raiders and Storm at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to commence at 4:00 AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Storm vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra
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 61% win probability, will likely beat the Raiders in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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