Eels vs Sharks Prediction and Odds - NRL Round 2, 2023
Last updated: Mar 5, 2023, 10:20PM | Published: Mar 5, 2023, 10:20PM
The Eels square off with the Sharks in NRL Round 2 action at CommBank Stadium on Friday, with kick-off at 6:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Eels vs Sharks, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Eels vs Sharks
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Parramatta-Cronulla NRL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Eels a 63% chance of beating the Sharks at CommBank Stadium.
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Eels vs Sharks NRL Odds
The current betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at CommBank Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Eels $1.47, Sharks $2.70
- Line: Eels -5.5 ($1.85), Sharks +5.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 40.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $1.90
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Eels to win at $1.47 and the Sharks to win at $2.70.
The Eels are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.85 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Sharks (+5.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.95.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 40.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Sharks (+5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 40.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Eels vs Sharks NRL Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sharks at $2.70 with TAB (0.1% edge)
- Line: Sharks +5.5 at $1.95 with TAB (51% probability)
- Total Points: Over 40.5 at $1.90 with TAB (54% probability)
Stats Insider's Eels vs Sharks predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Eels have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Eels vs Sharks NRL Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eels vs Sharks at CommBank Stadium on Friday has the Eels winning 23-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Eels vs Sharks on Friday, including pre-match predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Eels vs Sharks Try Scorers
Are you looking for Eels vs Sharks try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Eels' Maika Sivo is the most likely player to score the first try in Parramatta vs Cronulla.
Sivo has a 10.8% chance of scoring the first try at CommBank Stadium, while the Eels star has a 51.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Maika Sivo: 10.8% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 7.3% probability
- Waqa Blake: 6.0% probability
- Bailey Simonsson: 5.3% probability
- Will Penisini: 5.2% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 8.3% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 6.6% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.3% probability
- Jesse Ramien: 3.4% probability
- Siosifa Talakai: 3.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Parramatta Eels
- Maika Sivo: 51.4% probability
- Clinton Gutherson: 38.6% probability
- Waqa Blake: 33.3% probability
- Bailey Simonsson: 30.8% probability
- Will Penisini: 30.8% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 41.4% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 35.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 25.8% probability
- Jesse Ramien: 21.4% probability
- Briton Nikora: 19.7% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Eels vs Sharks match at CommBank Stadium.
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Eels vs Sharks NRL 2023
The NRL Round 2 clash between the Eels and Sharks at CommBank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 6:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Game: Parramatta Eels vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Friday 10 March 2023
- Kick-off: 6:00pm AEDT
- Location: CommBank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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