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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Friday.
The Penrith Panthers will square off with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Bankwest Stadium on Friday, commencing at 6:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Rabbitohs vs. Panthers game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Panthers vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 18 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL game between the Rabbitohs and Panthers, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 70.5% chance of defeating the Rabbitohs.
According to our model, the Panthers (-4.5) have a 59.9% chance of covering the spread, while the 43.5-point over/under has a 59.5% chance of going over,.
Souths vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +163 | -208 |
| Line (Spread) | +4.5 (-105) | -4.5 (-120) |
| Total | o43.5 (-114) | u43.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs vs. Panthers 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 | Panthers -4.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | bet_rivers_in-208 |
| Total | Over 43.5 | -114 |
According to our best NRL bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 43.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Panthers vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Panthers and Rabbitohs at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to commence at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Penrith Panthers
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM 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 Panthers, with a 70.5% win probability, will likely beat the Rabbitohs in Friday'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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