NRL | Round 5

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PEN
Panthers
VS
MEL
Storm
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • FRIDAY 3 APR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

56%PanthersFavourite

Panthers

56%

Storm

44%

AI Match Overview

Panthers hold the advantage at 56% win probability, though Storm are far from out of this at 44%. The model sees Panthers ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Panthers carry a 106-point ELO rating advantage (1694 vs 1588). The margin model predicts Panthers by 4.6 points with a combined total of 43.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Panthers to Win @1.42

Winner ✓

Edge

-11.1%

Line / Spread

Storm +8.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Panthers 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 43.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Panthers
WWWWL
30.4
Storm
WWWWL
32.0

Avg Conceded

10.4

Panthers

14.8

Storm

Avg Margin

20.0

Panthers

17.2

Storm

Run Metres

1818

Panthers

1905

Storm

Line Breaks

4.3

Panthers

7.7

Storm

Referee IndicatorAI
Favours Storm
Ashley Klein379 games since 2010

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

PEN
49%27W 28L
MEL
63%40W 23L

Storm hold a 14‑point edge: 40W–23L (63%) vs Panthers's 27W–28L (49%) across all games Ashley Klein has refereed for each side. His games average 43.4 pts, sitting close to the league average. Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg), which could give Panthers an additional edge at home.

Avg Total

43.4 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

H2H History (Last 5)Storm lead 4-1
Aug 2025PEN 18 - 22 MEL
Mar 2025PEN 24 - 30 MEL
Aug 2024PEN 22 - 24 MEL
Mar 2024PEN 0 - 8 MEL
Oct 2023PEN 38 - 4 MEL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PEN
1694Overall1588
MEL
ELO difference: +106 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1219Forwards1084
PEN +135
1160Backs1111
PEN +49
1161Halves1085
PEN +76
1167Hooker1125
PEN +42

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PEN
Stat
MEL
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
30.4pts
Avg Score
32.0pts
10.4pts
Avg Conceded
14.8pts
20.0pts
Avg Margin
17.2pts
1818.3m
Run Metres
1905.0m
4.3
Line Breaks
7.7
300.0
Tackles
300.0
12.0
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

56%

Panthers predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +4.6

1/4 match predictions correct4/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Paul AlamotiPanthers
backFair 1.332+ 40%
$2.45
+34.2% edge
Model
75%
Market
41%
Confidence
75%
Harry GrantStorm
hookerFair 2.572+ 9%
$4.10
+14.6% edge
Model
39%
Market
24%
Confidence
39%
Casey McLeanPanthers
backFair 1.682+ 23%
$2.12
+12.3% edge
Model
60%
Market
47%
Confidence
60%
Jahrome HughesStorm
halfFair 3.682+ 4%
$4.10
+2.7% edge
Model
27%
Market
24%
Confidence
27%
Will WarbrickStorm
backFair 2.022+ 15%
$2.03
+0.2% edge
Model
49%
Market
49%
Confidence
49%
Thomas JenkinsPanthers
backFair 1.782+ 20%
$1.54
-8.7% edge
Model
56%
Market
65%
Confidence
56%
Brian To'oPanthers
backFair 2.062+ 14%
$1.75
-8.7% edge
Model
48%
Market
57%
Confidence
48%
Dylan EdwardsPanthers
backFair 3.552+ 4%
$2.60
-10.3% edge
Model
28%
Market
38%
Confidence
28%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

Team-normalised first-try share using the current lineups and opposition defence profile.

5 Plays
Paul AlamotiPanthers
backFair 4.122+ 40%
$12.00
+15.9% edge
Model
24%
Market
8%
Confidence
24%
Will WarbrickStorm
backFair 5.492+ 15%
$10.00
+8.2% edge
Model
18%
Market
10%
Confidence
18%
Harry GrantStorm
hookerFair 7.582+ 9%
$18.00
+7.6% edge
Model
13%
Market
6%
Confidence
13%
Casey McLeanPanthers
backFair 6.332+ 23%
$10.00
+5.8% edge
Model
16%
Market
10%
Confidence
16%
Jahrome HughesStorm
halfFair 11.812+ 4%
$20.00
+3.5% edge
Model
8%
Market
5%
Confidence
8%