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Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Penrith Panthers prediction: Bulldogs favored to win Thursday's NRL Round 26 matchup [8/28/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Canterbury Bulldogs vs Penrith Panthers predictions for NRL Thursday.
The Canterbury Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers are scheduled to meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Stadium Australia on Thursday, starting at 5:50AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Bulldogs predictions page.
Bulldogs vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win Round 26 game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NRL game between the Panthers and Bulldogs 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Bulldogs a 76% chance of beating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+20.5) have a 67% chance of covering the spread, while the 47.5- over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Panthers vs. Bulldogs odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +700 | -1429 |
| Line (Spread) | +20.5 (-110) | -20.5 (-115) |
| Total | o47.5 (-112) | u47.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bulldogs vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's Australian rugby league game between the Bulldogs and Panthers at Stadium Australia is scheduled to begin at 5:50AM ET.
- Who: Penrith Panthers vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Time: 5:50AM ET/2:50AM PT
- Venue: Stadium Australia
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 full preview of Thursday's Panthers vs. Bulldogs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Panthers vs. Bulldogs picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 76% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Thursday.
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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.
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