Manly Sea Eagles vs. Cronulla Sharks prediction: Why Sharks are favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 21 matchup [7/26/2026]
Get Manly Sea Eagles vs Cronulla Sharks predictions for NRL Sunday.

NRL action continues on Sunday at 2:05 AM ET as the Cronulla Sharks square off with the Manly Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Sharks as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Sea Eagles game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Sea Eagles vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win Round 21 game?
Our leading predictive model gives the Sharks a 67.3% chance of beating the Sea Eagles.
According to our model, the Sharks (-5.5) have a 55.9% chance of covering the spread, while the 46.5-point over/under has a 55.4% chance of staying under,.
Sharks vs. Manly odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Sea Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -196 | +150 |
| Line (Spread) | -5.5 (-115) | +5.5 (-115) |
| Total | o46.5 (-108) | u46.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Sea Eagles picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sharks -5.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | -196 |
| Total | Under 46.5 | -118 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 46.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sea Eagles vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Sea Eagles and Sharks at Brookvale Oval is scheduled to begin at 2:05 AM ET.
- Who: Cronulla Sharks vs. Manly Sea Eagles
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Time: 2:05 AM ET/11:05PM PT
- Venue: Brookvale Oval
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.
Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with a 67.3% win probability, will likely beat the Sea Eagles in Sunday's NRL matchup.
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