The Newcastle Knights will take on the Parramatta Eels in National Rugby League (NRL) action at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday, beginning at 4:00AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers’ advanced NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Knights as the most likely winner of the game.
“Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday’s Eels-Knights game 10,000 times,” said Pat Sharyon from Dimers.
“After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Knights’ chance of winning is 60%, while the Eels’ is 40%.”
For a closer look at Friday’s matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Eels vs. Knights predictions page.
Knights vs. Eels Prediction: Who Will Win Round 11 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday’s NRL game between the Eels and Knights 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Knights a 60% chance of beating the Eels.
According to our model, the Knights (-1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 45.5- over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Eels vs. Knights Odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eels | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +102 | -123 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Total | o45.5 (-115) | u45.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Knights vs. Eels Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday’s Australian rugby league action between the Knights and Eels at McDonald Jones Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:00AM ET.
- Who:Â Parramatta Eels vs. Newcastle Knights
- Date:Â Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time:Â 4:00AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue:Â 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 in-depth preview of Friday’s Eels vs. Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Eels vs. Knights picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Knights, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Eels on Friday.
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