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Melbourne Storm vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction: Storm favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 8 matchup [4/25/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Melbourne Storm vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Melbourne Storm and South Sydney Rabbitohs will lock horns in the National Rugby League (NRL) at AAMI Park on Saturday, starting at 6:10 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Storm as the most likely winner of the Rabbitohs vs. Storm game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Storm vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 8 game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Rabbitohs and Storm, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Storm a 68% chance of beating the Rabbitohs.
According to our model, the Storm (-4.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 50.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Souths vs. Storm odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Storm |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +133 | -175 |
| Line (Spread) | +4.5 (-115) | -4.5 (-115) |
| Total | o50.5 (-112) | u50.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs 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 -4.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Storm | bet_rivers_in-175 |
| Total | Under 50.5 | -114 |
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.
Storm vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league game between the Storm and Rabbitohs at AAMI Park is scheduled to start at 6:10 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Melbourne Storm
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 6:10 AM ET/3:10AM 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 68% win probability, will likely beat the Rabbitohs 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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