NRL Round 8 2026 Predictions, Tips and Best Bets — RightEdge Model vs Market
Looking for NRL Round 8 2026 predictions? The RightEdge mathematical model has simulated every match this round using 2026 season attack and defence data to produce true win probabilities and identify where bookmakers are mispricing the market.
Below is the full Round 8 model breakdown. For projected scores, staking recommendations and live bookmaker prices — get free access to the full model at rightedge.com.au
Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders Prediction — Round 8 2026
📍 Thursday 23 April 7:50pm AEST — Leichhardt Oval
RightEdge Pick: Wests Tigers
Benji Marshall has shaken up his backline with Starford To'a returning to the centres and Luke Laulilii coming in on the wing — fresh legs in key positions for a Tigers side that have been one of the stories of 2026. The Raiders meanwhile have lost centre Simi Sasagi to a hamstring strain and Hudson Young is serving a two-week suspension. Canberra are going into this short-handed and the model already had the Tigers as strong home favourites before those outs were confirmed.
| Model Probability | Market Implied | |
|---|---|---|
| Wests Tigers | 82% | 64% |
| Raiders | 18% | 36% |
Best Odds: Tigers $1.52 — Raiders $2.66
North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks Prediction — Round 8 2026
📍 Friday 24 April 6:00pm AEST — QLD Country Bank Stadium
