Canberra Raiders take on Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium this Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know before you bet.
Down on troops and given no chances by the bookies, it’s difficult to deny this Knights side after a big win in NRL Round 22.
Kalyn Ponga was instrumental but it’s not a one-man-band in Newcastle anymore; Fletcher Sharpe & Sandon Smith have excelled in multiple positions this year, Dominic Young & Greg Marzhew are back to their productive best and Francis Manulelua has emerged just in time to cover Dylan Lucas’ absence.
Canberra by comparison are feeling the pinch of an injury-ravaged forward pack. We saw the best of the Raiders attack behind a full strength forward rotation a few weeks ago but Canberra’s big men are stretched thin right now and mightn’t have the legs once fatigue sets in.
- Prediction: Knights to Cover the Line (+3.5 Points) @ $1.90
- Anytime Tryscorer: Bradman Best @ $2.70
Canberra Raiders vs Newcastle Knights Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Canberra Raiders vs Newcastle Knights matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Knights (1.5) | 1.83 | Bet Now |
| Canberra Raiders (-1.5) | 1.98 | Bet Now |
NRL odds correct as of 06/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 09/08/2026 2:00pm AEST.
NRL odds correct as of 06/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 09/08/2026 2:00pm AEST.