Parramatta Eels vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction: Why Rabbitohs are favored to win Thursday's NRL Round 17 matchup [6/25/2026]
Get Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Thursday.
NRL action continues on Thursday at 5:50 AM ET as the South Sydney Rabbitohs lock horns with the Parramatta Eels at Bankwest Stadium.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Rabbitohs as the most likely winner of the Rabbitohs vs. Eels game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Eels vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 17 game?
Our independent predictive model gives the Rabbitohs a 67.2% chance of beating the Eels.
According to our model, the Rabbitohs (-4.5) have a 52.6% chance of covering the spread, while the 45.5-point over/under has a 50.6% chance of staying under,.
Souths vs. Eels odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Eels |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -179 | +135 |
| Line (Spread) | -4.5 (-110) | +4.5 (-115) |
| Total | o45.5 (-118) | u45.5 (-109) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs vs. Eels picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Rabbitohs -4.5 | bet_rivers_in-110 |
| Moneyline | Rabbitohs | bet_rivers_in-179 |
| Total | Under 45.5 | -109 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rabbitohs to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Eels vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's Australian rugby league game between the Eels and Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:50 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Parramatta Eels
- Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Time: 5:50 AM ET/2:50AM PT
- Venue: Bankwest 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 Rabbitohs, with a 67.2% win probability, will likely beat the Eels in Thursday's NRL matchup.
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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.
