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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get North QLD Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Sunday.
NRL action continues on Sunday at 2:05 AM ET as the South Sydney Rabbitohs lock horns with the North QLD Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Cowboys as the most likely winner of the Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 12 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NRL game between the Rabbitohs and Cowboys, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cowboys a 66% chance of defeating the Rabbitohs.
According to our model, the Cowboys (-3.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 52.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Souths vs. Cowboys odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +125 | -159 |
| Line (Spread) | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Total | o52.5 (-114) | u52.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Cowboys -3.5 | bet_rivers_in-115 |
| Moneyline | Cowboys | bet_rivers_in-159 |
| Total | Under 52.5 | -112 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Cowboys to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league game between the Cowboys and Rabbitohs at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 2:05 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. North QLD Cowboys
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Time: 2:05 AM ET/11:05PM PT
- Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
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 Cowboys, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Rabbitohs 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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