On Saturday 29 August 2026, Sydney Roosters play Dolphins in the NRL. Our model likes 4 bets here. The one it likes most is Under 49.5 Total Points, priced at -111 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Under 49.5 Total Points (-111)
Odds available at Sportsbet at time of publishing
On Saturday 29 August 2026, Sydney Roosters host Dolphins in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Under 49.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 49.5 points between them. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. That price was showing at Sportsbet. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Dolphins +5.5 on the Line (+100)
Odds available at PointsBet at time of publishing
On Saturday 29 August 2026, Sydney Roosters host Dolphins in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Dolphins 5.5 Line. On this line Dolphins start with 5.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at +100 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20 if it lands. That price was showing at PointsBet. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +100 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Dolphins to Win the First Half (+150)
Odds available at PointsBet at time of publishing
On Saturday 29 August 2026, Sydney Roosters host Dolphins in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Dolphins First Half Match Winner. This one only needs Dolphins to be in front at half time. It was priced at +150 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $25 if it lands. That price was showing at PointsBet. Our model has this one as a long shot, so keep the bet small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +150 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $25 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Thomas Flegler to Score a Try (+1200)
Odds available at Sportsbet at time of publishing
On Saturday 29 August 2026, Sydney Roosters host Dolphins in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Thomas Flegler Anytime Try Scorer. This wins if Thomas Flegler scores a try at any point in the game. It was priced at +1200 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $130 if it lands. That price was showing at Sportsbet. Our model has this one as a long shot, so keep the bet small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +1200 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $130 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads Sydney Roosters v Dolphins. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.