On Sunday 13 September 2026, Penrith Panthers play Sydney Roosters in the NRL. Our model likes 4 bets here. The one it likes most is Sydney Roosters +9.5 on the Line, priced at -111 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Sydney Roosters +9.5 on the Line (-111)
Odds available at Sportsbet at time of publishing
On Sunday 13 September 2026, Penrith Panthers host Sydney Roosters in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Sydney Roosters 9.5 Line. On this line Sydney Roosters start with 9.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. 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 number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. 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.
Over 42.5 Total Points (-111)
Odds available at PointsBet at time of publishing
On Sunday 13 September 2026, Penrith Panthers host Sydney Roosters in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Over 42.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 42.5 points between them. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 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 -111 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.00 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. 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.
Lindsay Collins to Score a Try (+2000)
Odds available at Sportsbet at time of publishing
On Sunday 13 September 2026, Penrith Panthers host Sydney Roosters in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Lindsay Collins Anytime Try Scorer. This wins if Lindsay Collins scores a try at any point in the game. It was priced at +2000 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $210 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 +2000 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $210 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.
Liam Henry Over 1.5 Tries (+8000)
Odds available at Neds at time of publishing
On Sunday 13 September 2026, Penrith Panthers host Sydney Roosters in the NRL. The bet we are looking at is Liam Henry Over 1.5 Tries. This wins if Liam Henry scores at least 2 tries. It was priced at +8000 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $810 if it lands. That price was showing at Neds. 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 +8000 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $810 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 Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters. 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.