Sharks vs Knights: Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 12, 2023
Last updated: May 20, 2023, 5:00AM | Published: May 14, 2023, 11:02PM
The Sharks play the Knights in NRL Round 12 action at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 3:00pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Sharks vs Knights, as well as the latest betting odds and try scorer tips, are featured below.
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Who Will Win: Sharks vs Knights
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Cronulla-Newcastle NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Sharks a 66% chance of beating the Knights at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
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Sharks vs Knights: Odds
The latest betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at C.ex Coffs International Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Sharks $1.38, Knights $3.10
- Line: Sharks -8.5 ($1.95), Knights +8.5 ($1.85)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.85, Under $1.95
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Sharks to win at $1.38 and the Knights to win at $3.10.
The Sharks are 8.5-point favourites against the Knights, with odds of $1.95 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Knights (+8.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.85.
The Over/Under for Sharks vs Knights has been set at 47.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.85 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Knights (+8.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 47.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Sharks vs Knights: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Knights at $3.10 with TAB (2.0% edge)
- Line: Knights +8.5 at $1.85 with TAB (56% probability)
- Total Points: Under 47.5 at $1.95 with TAB (54% probability)
These Sharks vs Knights predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Sharks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Knights to win is our preferred option due to the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the TAB odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Sharks vs Knights: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Knights at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday has the Sharks winning 26-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Sharks vs Knights on Saturday, including pre-match predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Sharks vs Knights: Try Scorers
Searching for Sharks vs Knights 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 Cronulla vs Newcastle.
Mulitalo has a 10.1% chance of scoring the first try at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, while the Sharks star has a 53.2% 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
Cronulla Sharks
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 10.1% probability
- Sione Katoa: 9.4% probability
- William Kennedy: 7.8% probability
- Connor Tracey: 5.0% probability
- Jesse Ramien: 4.9% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 8.4% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 6.9% probability
- Bradman Best: 3.6% probability
- Dane Gagai: 3.5% probability
- Lachlan Miller: 3.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 53.2% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 53.2% probability
- William Kennedy: 45.0% probability
- Connor Tracey: 35.4% probability
- Jesse Ramien: 33.2% probability
Newcastle Knights
- Dominic Young: 47.9% probability
- Greg Marzhew: 40.5% probability
- Bradman Best: 25.3% probability
- Lachlan Miller: 23.0% probability
- Dane Gagai: 23.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Sharks vs Knights match at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
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Sharks vs Knights: Preview
The NRL Round 12 clash between the Sharks and Knights at C.ex Coffs International Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00pm AEST on Saturday.
- Game: Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights
- Date: Saturday 20 May 2023
- Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST
- Location: C.ex Coffs International Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Sharks vs Knights have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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