Cowboys vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 2, 2025
Last updated: Mar 11, 2025, 12:50AM | Published: Mar 10, 2025, 1:15AM
The Cowboys will face the favoured Sharks in NRL Round 2 action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 5:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cowboys vs Sharks game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's North Queensland vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks a 68% chance of defeating the Cowboys in Round 2 of the 2025 NRL season.
Cowboys vs Sharks: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Queensland Country Bank Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $3.35, Sharks $1.35
- Line: Cowboys +9.5 ($1.91), Sharks -9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cowboys at $3.35 and the Sharks at $1.35.
The Cowboys are 9.5-point underdogs against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Sharks (-9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cowboys (+9.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Cowboys vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cowboys at $3.35 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys +9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Cowboys vs Sharks predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cowboys to win is our recommended option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Cowboys vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium this Saturday is the Sharks winning 26-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cowboys vs Sharks match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Cowboys vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Looking for Cowboys vs Sharks try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Ronaldo Mulitalo is the most likely player to score the first try in North Queensland vs Cronulla.
Mulitalo has a 9.5% chance of scoring the first try at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 55.8% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 7.0% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 6.1% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 4.6% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 4.0% probability
- Tom Dearden: 3.8% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 9.5% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 7.7% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.6% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.4% probability
- Briton Nikora: 4.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
North Queensland Cowboys
- Braidon Burns: 45.3% probability
- Murray Taulagi: 41.9% probability
- Scott Drinkwater: 31.5% probability
- Jaxon Purdue: 30.2% probability
- Tom Dearden: 27.7% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 55.8% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 49.6% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 34.8% probability
- Briton Nikora: 32.5% probability
- William Kennedy: 30.2% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cowboys vs Sharks game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cowboys vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 2 clash between the Cowboys and Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Saturday 15 March 2025
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEDT
- Location: Queensland Country Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cowboys vs Sharks predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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