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July 11, 2023

NRL Predictions for Round 20

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Team Ratings for Round 20

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Panthers 12.40 12.99 -0.60
Storm 6.52 11.21 -4.70
Rabbitohs 5.89 9.35 -3.50
Cowboys 5.63 6.23 -0.60
Eels 4.95 6.78 -1.80
Sharks 4.37 4.50 -0.10
Warriors 0.33 -11.12 11.50
Broncos -0.30 -5.92 5.60
Raiders -0.56 1.98 -2.50
Roosters -1.71 7.64 -9.40
Knights -3.53 -9.53 6.00
Sea Eagles -4.05 -5.26 1.20
Titans -5.15 -6.32 1.20
Dragons -6.02 -2.73 -3.30
Dolphins -7.05 -10.00 3.00
Wests Tigers -11.81 -13.52 1.70
Bulldogs -11.91 -8.29 -3.60

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 141 matches played, 84 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 59.6%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Wests Tigers vs. Sharks Jul 06 12 – 36 -11.50 TRUE
2 Dragons vs. Raiders Jul 07 26 – 36 -1.20 TRUE
3 Eels vs. Warriors Jul 08 10 – 46 15.80 FALSE
4 Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs Jul 08 32 – 36 24.00 FALSE
5 Titans vs. Dolphins Jul 09 21 – 23 6.10 FALSE

 

Predictions for Round 20

Here are the predictions for Round 20. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Knights vs. Wests Tigers Jul 14 Knights 11.30
2 Bulldogs vs. Broncos Jul 15 Broncos -8.60
3 Sea Eagles vs. Cowboys Jul 15 Cowboys -6.70
4 Roosters vs. Storm Jul 15 Storm -5.20
5 Warriors vs. Sharks Jul 16 Warriors 2.00
6 Dolphins vs. Panthers Jul 16 Panthers -16.40
7 Eels vs. Titans Jul 16 Eels 13.10

 

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July 4, 2023

NRL Predictions for Round 19

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Team Ratings for Round 19

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Panthers 12.40 12.99 -0.60
Eels 7.54 6.78 0.80
Rabbitohs 7.47 9.35 -1.90
Storm 6.52 11.21 -4.70
Cowboys 5.63 6.23 -0.60
Sharks 3.54 4.50 -1.00
Broncos -0.30 -5.92 5.60
Raiders -1.18 1.98 -3.20
Roosters -1.71 7.64 -9.40
Warriors -2.26 -11.12 8.90
Knights -3.53 -9.53 6.00
Sea Eagles -4.05 -5.26 1.20
Titans -4.57 -6.32 1.70
Dragons -5.39 -2.73 -2.70
Dolphins -7.63 -10.00 2.40
Wests Tigers -10.98 -13.52 2.50
Bulldogs -13.50 -8.29 -5.20

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 136 matches played, 82 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 60.3%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Sharks vs. Dragons Jun 29 52 – 16 8.80 TRUE
2 Warriors vs. Rabbitohs Jun 30 6 – 28 -1.20 TRUE
3 Storm vs. Panthers Jun 30 16 – 34 -0.70 TRUE
4 Raiders vs. Titans Jul 01 26 – 22 7.10 TRUE
5 Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers Jul 01 74 – 0 13.80 TRUE
6 Broncos vs. Dolphins Jul 01 24 – 16 11.00 TRUE
7 Bulldogs vs. Knights Jul 02 0 – 66 -0.70 TRUE
8 Sea Eagles vs. Roosters Jul 02 18 – 16 0.30 TRUE

 

Predictions for Round 19

Here are the predictions for Round 19. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Wests Tigers vs. Sharks Jul 06 Sharks -11.50
2 Dragons vs. Raiders Jul 07 Raiders -1.20
3 Eels vs. Warriors Jul 08 Eels 15.80
4 Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs Jul 08 Rabbitohs 24.00
5 Titans vs. Dolphins Jul 09 Titans 6.10

 

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June 27, 2023

NRL Predictions for Round 18

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Team Ratings for Round 18

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Panthers 11.33 12.99 -1.70
Storm 7.60 11.21 -3.60
Eels 7.54 6.78 0.80
Rabbitohs 6.23 9.35 -3.10
Cowboys 2.71 6.23 -3.50
Sharks 2.00 4.50 -2.50
Broncos 0.03 -5.92 6.00
Raiders -0.85 1.98 -2.80
Warriors -1.02 -11.12 10.10
Roosters -1.52 7.64 -9.20
Dragons -3.85 -2.73 -1.10
Sea Eagles -4.23 -5.26 1.00
Titans -4.90 -6.32 1.40
Knights -6.64 -9.53 2.90
Dolphins -7.96 -10.00 2.00
Wests Tigers -8.06 -13.52 5.50
Bulldogs -10.38 -8.29 -2.10

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 128 matches played, 74 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 57.8%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Dragons vs. Warriors Jun 23 18 – 48 7.10 FALSE
2 Dolphins vs. Eels Jun 24 20 – 48 -10.30 TRUE
3 Panthers vs. Knights Jun 24 20 – 12 22.90 TRUE
4 Storm vs. Sea Eagles Jun 24 24 – 6 13.90 TRUE
5 Broncos vs. Titans Jun 25 12 – 18 10.00 FALSE
6 Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys Jun 25 6 – 31 10.30 FALSE
7 Roosters vs. Raiders Jun 25 18 – 20 3.50 FALSE

 

Predictions for Round 18

Here are the predictions for Round 18. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Sharks vs. Dragons Jun 29 Sharks 8.80
2 Warriors vs. Rabbitohs Jun 30 Rabbitohs -1.20
3 Storm vs. Panthers Jun 30 Panthers -0.70
4 Raiders vs. Titans Jul 01 Raiders 7.10
5 Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers Jul 01 Cowboys 13.80
6 Broncos vs. Dolphins Jul 01 Broncos 11.00
7 Bulldogs vs. Knights Jul 02 Knights -0.70
8 Sea Eagles vs. Roosters Jul 02 Sea Eagles 0.30

 

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June 20, 2023

NRL Predictions for Round 17

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Team Ratings for Round 17

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Panthers 12.28 12.99 -0.70
Rabbitohs 8.13 9.35 -1.20
Storm 7.15 11.21 -4.10
Eels 6.44 6.78 -0.30
Sharks 2.00 4.50 -2.50
Broncos 1.04 -5.92 7.00
Cowboys 0.80 6.23 -5.40
Roosters -0.91 7.64 -8.60
Raiders -1.46 1.98 -3.40
Dragons -1.87 -2.73 0.90
Warriors -3.00 -11.12 8.10
Sea Eagles -3.79 -5.26 1.50
Titans -5.91 -6.32 0.40
Dolphins -6.87 -10.00 3.10
Knights -7.60 -9.53 1.90
Wests Tigers -8.06 -13.52 5.50
Bulldogs -10.38 -8.29 -2.10

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 121 matches played, 71 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 58.7%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Cowboys vs. Panthers Jun 16 27 – 23 -10.30 FALSE
2 Knights vs. Roosters Jun 17 16 – 18 -4.20 TRUE
3 Eels vs. Sea Eagles Jun 17 34 – 4 10.90 TRUE
4 Wests Tigers vs. Storm Jun 17 6 – 28 -10.70 TRUE
5 Sharks vs. Bulldogs Jun 18 48 – 10 12.40 TRUE

 

Predictions for Round 17

Here are the predictions for Round 17. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Dragons vs. Warriors Jun 23 Dragons 7.10
2 Dolphins vs. Eels Jun 24 Eels -10.30
3 Panthers vs. Knights Jun 24 Panthers 22.90
4 Storm vs. Sea Eagles Jun 24 Storm 13.90
5 Broncos vs. Titans Jun 25 Broncos 10.00
6 Rabbitohs vs. Cowboys Jun 25 Rabbitohs 10.30
7 Roosters vs. Raiders Jun 25 Roosters 3.50

 

Super Rugby Predictions for the Super Rugby Final

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Team Ratings for the Super Rugby Final

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Crusaders 18.49 17.95 0.50
Chiefs 13.09 8.81 4.30
Blues 12.17 12.34 -0.20
Hurricanes 10.03 9.59 0.40
Brumbies 6.45 6.64 -0.20
Highlanders 1.30 5.04 -3.70
Reds -0.05 1.89 -1.90
Waratahs -2.08 -2.50 0.40
Rebels -4.61 -6.19 1.60
Western Force -6.15 -5.54 -0.60
Fijian Drua -9.21 -10.50 1.30
Moana Pasifika -10.80 -8.91 -1.90

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 90 matches played, 70 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 77.8%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Crusaders vs. Blues Jun 16 52 – 15 7.70 TRUE
2 Chiefs vs. Brumbies Jun 17 19 – 6 12.00 TRUE

 

Predictions for the Super Rugby Final

Here are the predictions for the Super Rugby Final. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Chiefs vs. Crusaders Jun 24 Crusaders -1.90

 

Currie Cup Predictions for the Currie Cup Final

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Team Ratings for the Currie Cup Final

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Cheetahs 6.18 4.67 1.50
Pumas 4.49 2.84 1.60
Sharks 0.96 -1.30 2.30
Western Province 0.59 -3.24 3.80
Bulls -0.48 3.43 -3.90
Griquas -2.59 1.39 -4.00
Lions -4.44 -7.79 3.40
Griffons -14.70 -10.00 -4.70

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 58 matches played, 33 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 56.9%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Cheetahs vs. Bulls Jun 18 39 – 10 7.90 TRUE
2 Sharks vs. Pumas Jun 18 20 – 26 1.60 FALSE

 

Predictions for the Currie Cup Final

Here are the predictions for the Currie Cup Final. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Cheetahs vs. Pumas Jun 25 Cheetahs 5.70

 

June 13, 2023

NRL Predictions for Round 16

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Team Ratings for Round 16

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Panthers 13.20 12.99 0.20
Rabbitohs 8.13 9.35 -1.20
Storm 6.39 11.21 -4.80
Eels 5.28 6.78 -1.50
Broncos 1.04 -5.92 7.00
Sharks 0.53 4.50 -4.00
Cowboys -0.12 6.23 -6.30
Roosters -0.68 7.64 -8.30
Raiders -1.46 1.98 -3.40
Dragons -1.87 -2.73 0.90
Sea Eagles -2.62 -5.26 2.60
Warriors -3.00 -11.12 8.10
Titans -5.91 -6.32 0.40
Dolphins -6.87 -10.00 3.10
Wests Tigers -7.29 -13.52 6.20
Knights -7.83 -9.53 1.70
Bulldogs -8.91 -8.29 -0.60

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 116 matches played, 67 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 57.8%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Titans vs. Wests Tigers Jun 08 28 – 12 2.60 TRUE
2 Raiders vs. Warriors Jun 09 14 – 36 11.20 FALSE
3 Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins Jun 09 58 – 18 3.30 TRUE
4 Dragons vs. Rabbitohs Jun 10 36 – 30 -8.90 FALSE
5 Broncos vs. Knights Jun 10 24 – 20 13.20 TRUE
6 Roosters vs. Panthers Jun 10 6 – 30 -9.00 TRUE
7 Storm vs. Sharks Jun 11 54 – 10 4.70 TRUE
8 Bulldogs vs. Eels Jun 12 12 – 34 -9.50 TRUE

 

Predictions for Round 16

Here are the predictions for Round 16. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Cowboys vs. Panthers Jun 16 Panthers -10.30
2 Knights vs. Roosters Jun 17 Roosters -4.20
3 Eels vs. Sea Eagles Jun 17 Eels 10.90
4 Wests Tigers vs. Storm Jun 17 Storm -10.70
5 Sharks vs. Bulldogs Jun 18 Sharks 12.40

 

Top 14 Predictions for the Final

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Team Ratings for the Final

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Stade Toulousain 8.12 6.34 1.80
La Rochelle 7.40 6.88 0.50
Bordeaux Begles 4.76 5.27 -0.50
Racing 92 4.26 4.86 -0.60
Toulon 3.84 4.09 -0.30
Lyon 3.44 3.10 0.30
Stade Francais 2.76 -1.05 3.80
Montpellier 2.67 4.18 -1.50
Clermont 2.03 4.05 -2.00
Castres Olympique 0.04 2.87 -2.80
Section Paloise -0.21 -2.12 1.90
Aviron Bayonnais -1.41 -4.26 2.80
USA Perpignan -3.60 -2.75 -0.90
Brive -6.85 -4.20 -2.70

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 186 matches played, 134 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 72%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Stade Toulousain vs. Racing 92 Jun 10 41 – 14 2.30 TRUE
2 La Rochelle vs. Bordeaux Begles Jun 11 24 – 13 1.70 TRUE

 

Predictions for the Final

Here are the predictions for the Final. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 La Rochelle vs. Stade Toulousain Jun 18 Stade Toulousain -0.70

 

Super Rugby Predictions for the Semi-finals

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Team Ratings for the Semi-finals

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Crusaders 17.44 17.95 -0.50
Blues 13.22 12.34 0.90
Chiefs 13.03 8.81 4.20
Hurricanes 10.03 9.59 0.40
Brumbies 6.51 6.64 -0.10
Highlanders 1.30 5.04 -3.70
Reds -0.05 1.89 -1.90
Waratahs -2.08 -2.50 0.40
Rebels -4.61 -6.19 1.60
Western Force -6.15 -5.54 -0.60
Fijian Drua -9.21 -10.50 1.30
Moana Pasifika -10.80 -8.91 -1.90

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 88 matches played, 68 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 77.3%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Blues vs. Waratahs Jun 09 41 – 12 20.00 TRUE
2 Chiefs vs. Reds Jun 10 29 – 20 19.50 TRUE
3 Crusaders vs. Fijian Drua Jun 10 49 – 8 31.30 TRUE
4 Brumbies vs. Hurricanes Jun 10 37 – 33 1.70 TRUE

 

Predictions for the Semi-finals

Here are the predictions for the Semi-finals. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Crusaders vs. Blues Jun 16 Crusaders 7.70
2 Chiefs vs. Brumbies Jun 17 Chiefs 12.00

 

Currie Cup Predictions for the Semi Finals

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Team Ratings for the Semi Finals

The basic method is described on my Department home page.
Here are the team ratings prior to this week’s games, along with the ratings at the start of the season.

Current Rating Rating at Season Start Difference
Cheetahs 4.78 4.67 0.10
Pumas 3.94 2.84 1.10
Sharks 1.51 -1.30 2.80
Bulls 0.92 3.43 -2.50
Western Province 0.59 -3.24 3.80
Griquas -2.59 1.39 -4.00
Lions -4.44 -7.79 3.40
Griffons -14.70 -10.00 -4.70

 

Performance So Far

So far there have been 56 matches played, 32 of which were correctly predicted, a success rate of 57.1%.
Here are the predictions for last week’s games.

Game Date Score Prediction Correct
1 Griquas vs. Pumas Jun 09 22 – 39 -0.30 TRUE
2 Lions vs. Griffons Jun 10 17 – 27 17.90 FALSE
3 Bulls vs. Cheetahs Jun 11 27 – 31 0.90 FALSE
4 Western Province vs. Sharks Jun 11 44 – 5 -2.00 FALSE

 

Predictions for the Semi Finals

Here are the predictions for the Semi Finals. The prediction is my estimated expected points difference with a positive margin being a win to the home team, and a negative margin a win to the away team.

Game Date Winner Prediction
1 Cheetahs vs. Bulls Jun 18 Cheetahs 7.90
2 Sharks vs. Pumas Jun 18 Sharks 1.60

 

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