Cronulla Sharks vs. Manly Sea Eagles prediction: Sharks favored to win Friday's NRL Round 13 matchup [5/29/2026]

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Cronulla Sharks vs. Manly Sea Eagles NRL prediction for Friday, May 29, 2026.

The Cronulla Sharks will take on the Manly Sea Eagles in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Shark Stadium on Friday, starting at 6:00 AM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Sharks as the most likely winner of the Sea Eagles vs. Sharks game.

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

Sharks vs. Sea Eagles prediction: Who will win Round 13 game?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NRL game between the Sea Eagles and Sharks, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Sharks a 60% chance of beating the Sea Eagles.

According to our model, the Sharks (-1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 46.5-point over/under has a 59% chance of staying under.

 

Manly vs. Sharks odds

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

Bet Type Sea Eagles Sharks
H2H (Moneyline) +115 -147
Line (Spread) +1.5 (-105) -1.5 (-120)
Total o46.5 (-115) u46.5 (-115)

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

Sea Eagles vs. Sharks picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available 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 Sharks -1.5 -120
Moneyline Sharks bet_rivers_in-147
Total Under 46.5 -115

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.

 

Sharks vs. Sea Eagles game-day updates and essential details

Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Sharks and Sea Eagles at Shark Stadium is scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM ET.

  • Who: Manly Sea Eagles vs. Cronulla Sharks
  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM PT
  • Venue: Shark 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 Sharks, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sea Eagles in Friday's NRL matchup.

Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.

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Damien Souness
Chief Experience Officer

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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