Sharks vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 16, 2023

Last updated: Jun 18, 2023, 6:02AM | Published: Jun 13, 2023, 3:35AM

The Sharks play the Bulldogs in NRL Round 16 action at PointsBet Stadium on Sunday, with kick-off at 4:05pm AEST.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for Sharks vs Bulldogs, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

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Who Will Win: Sharks vs Bulldogs

Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Cronulla-Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Sharks an 80% chance of winning against the Bulldogs in Round 16 of the 2023 NRL season.

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Sharks vs Bulldogs: Odds

The latest betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at PointsBet Stadium are listed below:

Head to Head: Sharks $1.13, Bulldogs $6.00
Line: Sharks -17.5 ($1.85), Bulldogs +17.5 ($1.95)
Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $2.00, Under $1.80

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

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Sharks at $1.13 and the Bulldogs at $6.00.

The Sharks are listed as 17.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.85 currently available at TAB.

For the underdog Bulldogs (+17.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.95.

The Over/Under for Sharks vs Bulldogs is set at 46.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.80.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (+17.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 46.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Sharks vs Bulldogs: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Bulldogs at $6.00 with TAB (3.5% edge)
Line: Bulldogs +17.5 at $1.95 with TAB (58% probability) 🔥
Total Points: Over 46.5 at $2.00 with TAB (51% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, you know you've found one of our best tips for today across any sport.

These Sharks vs Bulldogs best bets are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.

While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulldogs to win is our preferred option because of the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the TAB odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Sharks vs Bulldogs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium this Sunday has the Sharks winning 30-16.

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 Sharks vs Bulldogs on Sunday, including pre-match predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.

Sharks vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers

Are you looking for Sharks vs Bulldogs try scorers? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, the Sharks' Ronaldo Mulitalo is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs Canterbury.

Mulitalo has a 11.4% chance of scoring the first try at PointsBet Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 59.2% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.

Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities. We recommend using these probabilities to find a suitable bet on Dabble, which you can then share with the Dabble community.

First Try Scorer Tips

Cronulla Sharks

Ronaldo Mulitalo: 11.4% probability
Sione Katoa: 10.9% probability
William Kennedy: 9.1% probability
Jesse Ramien: 6.1% probability
Briton Nikora: 5.2% probability

Canterbury Bulldogs

Braidon Burns: 5.0% probability
Jacob Kiraz: 4.2% probability
Jake Averillo: 4.0% probability
Hayze Perham: 2.8% probability
Jacob Preston: 2.5% probability

Anytime Try Scorer Tips

Cronulla Sharks

Ronaldo Mulitalo: 59.2% probability
Sione Katoa: 55.8% probability
William Kennedy: 50.9% probability
Jesse Ramien: 35.8% probability
Teig Wilton: 31.6% probability

Canterbury Bulldogs

Braidon Burns: 31.7% probability
Jacob Kiraz: 29.4% probability
Jake Averillo: 26.9% probability
Hayze Perham: 20.0% probability
Paul Alamoti: 18.1% probability

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Sharks vs Bulldogs match at PointsBet Stadium.

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Sharks vs Bulldogs: Preview

The NRL Round 16 clash between the Sharks and Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:05pm AEST on Sunday.

Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs
Date: Sunday 18 June 2023
Kick-off: 4:05pm AEST
Location: PointsBet Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

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