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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Canterbury Bulldogs vs New Zealand Warriors predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Canterbury Bulldogs will face the New Zealand Warriors in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Stadium Australia on Saturday, beginning at 3:30 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Warriors as the most likely winner of the Warriors vs. Bulldogs game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Bulldogs vs. Warriors prediction: Who will win Round 21 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL game between the Warriors and Bulldogs, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Warriors a 61.1% chance of defeating the Bulldogs.
According to our model, the Warriors (-2.5) have a 52.4% chance of covering the spread, while the 42.5-point over/under has a 53.7% chance of staying under,.
Warriors vs. Bulldogs odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Warriors | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -175 | +135 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-115) |
| Total | o42.5 (-115) | u42.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Warriors vs. Bulldogs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Warriors -2.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Warriors | -175 |
| Total | Under 42.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 42.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulldogs vs. Warriors game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league game between the Bulldogs and Warriors at Stadium Australia is scheduled to begin at 3:30 AM ET.
- Who: New Zealand Warriors vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Time: 3:30 AM ET/12:30AM PT
- Venue: Stadium Australia
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 Warriors, with a 61.1% win probability, will likely beat the Bulldogs in Saturday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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