Panthers vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 1, 2025
Last updated: Mar 2, 2025, 12:35AM | Published: Feb 19, 2025, 11:50PM
The Panthers will take on the Sharks in NRL Round 1 action at Allegiant Stadium in Vegas on Sunday, starting at 3:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Panthers vs Sharks game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Penrith vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 69% chance of defeating the Sharks in Round 1 of the 2025 NRL season.
Panthers vs Sharks: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at Allegiant Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.72, Sharks $2.18
- Line: Panthers -2.5 ($1.91), Sharks +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 38.5 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 Panthers at $1.72 and the Sharks at $2.18.
The Panthers are 2.5-point favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Sharks (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 38.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Panthers (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 38.5-point over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Panthers vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.72 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 38.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Panthers vs Sharks best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Panthers vs Sharks: NRL in Vegas Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Sharks at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday is the Panthers winning 24-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Panthers vs Sharks match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Panthers vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Panthers vs Sharks try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Casey McLean is the most likely player to score the first try in Penrith vs Cronulla.
McLean has a 7.6% chance of scoring the first try at Allegiant Stadium, while the Panthers star has a 38.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Casey McLean: 7.6% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 7.2% probability
- Izack Tago: 5.8% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 5.4% probability
- Luke Garner: 5.1% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 7.6% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 6.4% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.2% probability
- Briton Nikora: 4.0% probability
- William Kennedy: 3.6% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Casey McLean: 38.4% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 37.8% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 31.8% probability
- Izack Tago: 30.9% probability
- Luke Garner: 29.4% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 40.2% probability
- Samuel Stonestreet: 34.7% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 25.8% probability
- Briton Nikora: 23.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 20.8% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Panthers vs Sharks game.
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Panthers vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 1 clash between the Panthers and Sharks at Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Sunday 2 March 2025
- Kick-off: 3:30pm AEDT
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Vegas, USA
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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