Sydney Roosters vs. Cronulla Sharks prediction: Why Roosters are favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 29 matchup [9/19/2026]

NRL action continues on Saturday at 5:50 AM ET as the Cronulla Sharks take on the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Roosters as the most likely winner in this Sharks vs. Roosters prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.

Roosters vs. Sharks prediction and odds

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Sharks and Roosters, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Roosters a 69.8% chance of defeating the Sharks. According to our model, the Roosters (-6.5) have a 51.8% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 45.5 points has a 50.4% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Sharks +170, Roosters -227
• Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-114/-114)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Roosters -6.5 @ -110 via DraftKings
• Moneyline: Roosters @ -227 via BetRivers
• Total: Under 45.5 @ -114 via BetRivers

According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Roosters to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & kickoff details

Saturday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Roosters and Sharks at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:50 AM ET.

• Who: Cronulla Sharks vs. Sydney Roosters
• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• Time: 5:50 AM ET/2:50AM PT
• Venue: Allianz Stadium

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 Roosters, with a 69.8% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks in Saturday's NRL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NRL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.