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Newcastle Knights vs. Penrith Panthers Prediction: Panthers Predicted to Win Friday's NRL Round 23 Matchup [8/8/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers matchup.
The Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers will meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday, starting at 4:00AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Knights predictions page.
Knights vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win Round 23 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL game between the Panthers and Knights 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers an 80% chance of beating the Knights.
According to our model, the Panthers (-11.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 42.5 has a 54% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Knights Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -476 | +335 |
| Line (Spread) | -11.5 (-130) | +11.5 (+105) |
| Total | o42.5 (-114) | u42.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Knights vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Knights and Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:00AM ET.
- Who: Penrith Panthers vs. Newcastle Knights
- Date: Friday, August 8, 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 Panthers vs. Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Panthers vs. Knights picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with an 80% 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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