Prediction: Canterbury Bulldogs VS South Sydney Rabbitohs 2025-06-15
The NRL is back, baby! And I've got the lowdown on the upcoming clash between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
First off, let's talk about the teams' current form. The Bulldogs have been on fire, winning 10 out of their 14 games, while the Rabbitohs have had a bit of a mixed bag, with four wins and four losses. That's like me trying to diet - it's a constant battle between good and evil, with the evil usually winning.
Now, onto the juicy stuff. The Rabbitohs will be without Campbell Graham, who's been named as the 18th man for the NSW State of Origin team. Coach Wayne Bennett isn't too fussed about it, saying the rule is in place for a reason. Fair dinkum, I love a good Origin drama!
The odds are pretty telling here. The Bulldogs are favourites to win, with Bovada offering $1.43 for a Canterbury win and $3.00 for a Rabbitohs win. The spreads are looking pretty similar, with the Bulldogs favoured by around 7-8 points.
Here's the data-driven bit: historically, underdogs win about 22% of the time in NCAA football, but in the NRL, the underdog win rate is slightly higher, around 30-35%. However, given the Bulldogs' strong form and the Rabbitohs' mixed bag, I'm not convinced the Rabbitohs can pull off a win.
My best bet? Take the Bulldogs to win and cover the spread (-7.5 points). The odds are pretty juicy, and I think they'll take care of business against a Rabbitohs team missing a key player.
The totals market is also interesting, with the over/under set at around 44-45.5 points. Given the Bulldogs' strong form and the Rabbitohs' tendency to play some high-scoring games, I'd lean towards the over.
In conclusion, Canterbury Bulldogs to win and cover the spread is the play here. Don't @ me.
Best Bet: Canterbury Bulldogs -7.5 points @ $1.83 (Bovada)
Secondary Bet: Over 44.5 points @ $1.87 (Bovada)
Kayo Sports, Foxtel, and 9Now, you've been warned - I'm predicting a Bulldogs win!
Created: June 14, 2025, 10:50 p.m. GMT