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Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels Prediction: Eels Predicted to Win Friday's NRL Round 11 Matchup [5/16/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Newcastle Knights vs Parramatta Eels matchup.
The Newcastle Knights will take on the Parramatta Eels in National Rugby League (NRL) action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday, commencing at 4:00AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Eels as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Eels-Knights game 10,000 times," said Pat Sharyon from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Eels' chance of winning is 57%, while the Knights' is 43%."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Eels vs. Knights predictions page.
Knights vs. Eels Prediction: Who Will Win Round 11 Game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NRL game between the Eels and Knights 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Eels a 57% chance of beating the Knights.
According to our model, the Eels (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 45.5 has a 51% chance of staying under.
Eels vs. Knights Odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eels | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -118 | -104 |
| Line (Spread) | -1.5 (-105) | +1.5 (-125) |
| Total | o45.5 (-110) | u45.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Knights vs. Eels Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Knights and Eels at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:00AM ET.
- Who: Parramatta Eels vs. Newcastle Knights
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 4:00AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue: McDonald Jones 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.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Eels vs. Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Eels vs. Knights picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Eels, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Knights on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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