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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Dimers' simulation model projects a 73.6% win probability for the Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs will face the Sydney Roosters in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Allianz Stadium on Friday, beginning at 6:00 AM ET.
Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Rabbitohs as the most likely winner in this Roosters vs. Rabbitohs prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rabbitohs vs. Roosters prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Roosters and Rabbitohs, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rabbitohs a 73.6% chance of beating the Roosters.
According to our model, the Roosters (+23.5) have a 69.4% chance of covering the spread, while the 55.5-point over/under has a 62.7% chance of staying under.
Latest betting odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Moneyline: Roosters +575, Rabbitohs -1111
- Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-114/-112)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Roosters +23.5 @ -115 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Roosters @ +575 via BetRivers
- Total: Under 55.5 @ -112 via BetRivers
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Roosters +23.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & kickoff details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Rabbitohs and Roosters at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Sydney Roosters vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM PT
- Venue: Allianz 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 73.6% win probability, will likely beat the Roosters 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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