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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Sydney Roosters will square off with the Cronulla Sharks in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, starting at 4:15 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Roosters as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Roosters game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Roosters vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win Round 16 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NRL matchup between the Sharks and Roosters, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Roosters a 63.7% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Roosters (-3.5) have a 56.1% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 49.5 points has a 55.7% chance of staying under,.
Sharks vs. Roosters odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Roosters |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +143 | -185 |
| Line (Spread) | +3.5 (-105) | -3.5 (-120) |
| Total | o49.5 (-120) | u49.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Roosters picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Roosters -3.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Roosters | bet_rivers_in-185 |
| Total | Under 49.5 | -108 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 49.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Roosters vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league action between the Roosters and Sharks at Allianz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 4:15 AM ET.
- Who: Cronulla Sharks vs. Sydney Roosters
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: 4:15 AM ET/1:15AM 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 63.7% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks in Sunday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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