NRL | Round 1

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MEL
Storm
VS
PAR
Eels
AAMI PARK, MELBOURNE • SUNDAY 9 MAR, 4:05 PM
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AI Referee Insights

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (40 career games). The combined score of 74 points was 24 points above Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Storm's victory aligns with Wyatt Raymond's historical trend — Storm have a 67% win rate under this referee. Storm's home victory fits Wyatt Raymond's profile — home teams win 57% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Storm to win at 65% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 12.5 but the actual margin was 38 points. The game's 74 points came in 31 points higher than the predicted 43. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

65%StormFavourite

Storm

65%

Eels

35%

AI Match Overview

Storm are clear favourites here at 65%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Eels. The model sees Storm ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Halves Control and Recent Win Rate. Storm carry a 241-point ELO rating advantage (1660 vs 1419). Recent form favours Storm with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Eels. The margin model predicts Storm by 12.5 points with a combined total of 43.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

1 ACTIVE EDGE

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Storm to Win @1.25

Winner ✓

Edge

-26.6%

Line / Spread

Storm -10.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-26.6%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+17.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Storm
WWWWL
42.6
Eels
WWLLL
35.2

Avg Conceded

16.8

Storm

34.0

Eels

Avg Margin

25.8

Storm

1.2

Eels

Run Metres

1948

Storm

1647

Eels

Line Breaks

9.8

Storm

6.2

Eels

Referee IndicatorAI
Favours Storm
Wyatt Raymond40 games since 2024

Each team's win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs their game (vs any opponent, all seasons)

MEL
67%2W 1L
PAR
50%4W 4L

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Storm have won 2 of 3 games (67%) vs any opponent — significantly stronger than Eels's 4 from 8 (50%). That's a 17‑point gap across all seasons. His games average 49.6 pts — above the league norm — suggesting he lets the game flow, which can benefit attacking sides. Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg), which could give Storm an additional edge at home. Note: Based on a limited sample of 3 games for Storm — interpret with caution.

Avg Total

49.6 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

H2H History (Last 5)Storm lead 5-0
Mar 2026MEL 52 - 4 PAR
Aug 2025MEL 16 - 10 PAR
Aug 2024MEL 32 - 14 PAR
May 2024MEL 48 - 16 PAR
Aug 2023MEL 46 - 16 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

MEL
1660Overall1419
PAR
ELO difference: +241 in favour of Storm

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

989Forwards1022
Best: 1180PAR +32Best: 1189
1011Backs1050
Best: 1080PAR +40Best: 1115
1279Halves1151
Best: 1279MEL +128Best: 1151
1138Hooker977
MEL +162

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

MEL
Stat
PAR
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
42.6pts
Avg Score
35.2pts
16.8pts
Avg Conceded
34.0pts
25.8pts
Avg Margin
1.2pts
1948.0m
Run Metres
1646.8m
9.8
Line Breaks
6.2
273.4
Tackles
287.2
9.8
Errors
10.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Storm
2
Forward Pack12.0%
Eels
3
Backline Quality10.0%
Eels
4
Halves Control9.0%
Storm
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
Storm
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Storm
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Storm

Model Confidence

65%

Storm predicted to win by 13 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +12.5

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