Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Tips and Prediction

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Kick off is at 3:30 PM (AEST) at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
St George Illawarra Dragons conceded 26.2 points per game last season, facing defensive challenges.
Betting tip: Bulldogs -7.5, focus on a low-scoring game under 40.5 points, Setu Tu stands out as anytime tryscorer.

The Bulldogs players run during a Canterbury Bulldogs NRL training session at James Regional Sports Complex on February 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Tips and Prediction

How this game shapes up

Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons Tips and Prediction
How this game shapes up
Best Bets
Bulldogs -7.5
Setu Tu Anytime Tryscorer
What could go wrong?
Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 1 FAQ’s

Vegas. Round 1. Fresh legs.

And Canterbury’s defence is the one thing in this matchup that feels bankable.

They started last season with six straight wins and allowed just 9.6 points per game in that stretch. That is not early season noise. That is a system that travels.

The Dragons will have moments. They usually do. But they conceded 26.2 points per game last year and nothing about this roster overhaul screams instant fix.

Best Bets

Bulldogs -7.5

Canterbury have won five straight against St George Illawarra and covered in four of those. If their defence sets the tone early, this can turn into scoreboard pressure. The Dogs do not need to score 30 to cover this.

Setu Tu Anytime Tryscorer

If the Dragons are getting over, it likely comes out wide. Canterbury allowed just 17 percent of opposition tries through the middle last season which pushes opportunity to the edges. Tu was sharp in pre-season and looks ready to take his chances.

What could go wrong?

Round 1 can be messy.

If the Bulldogs struggle to convert pressure into points like they did at times last season, this could stay tighter than expected.

And if St George’s combinations click early, the Dogs might need more attack than defence to get clear.

Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 1 FAQ’s

How to livestream Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 1?

You can livestream the Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 1 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 1?

To buy tickets to the Canterbury Bulldogs vs St George Illawarra Dragons NRL 2026 Round 1 game check the NRL website or the official Canterbury Bulldogs site.

Verdict

Canterbury Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons

Take the Bulldogs to win and cover the line, the Game Total Under and Setu Tu to score for the Dragons.

Bulldogs -7.5

Line

@9/10 - 2 Units

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Game Total

@9/10 - 2 Units

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