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Canberra Raiders vs. Cronulla Sharks prediction: Why Raiders are favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 29 matchup [9/20/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Canberra Raiders will take on the Cronulla Sharks in National Rugby League (NRL) action at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday, starting at 5:50AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Raiders as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Raiders predictions page.
Raiders vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win Round 29 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Sharks and Raiders 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Raiders a 59% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Raiders (-1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 45.5- over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Raiders odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +112 | -143 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Total | o45.5 (-110) | u45.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Raiders vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Raiders and Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra is scheduled to begin at 5:50AM ET.
- Who: Cronulla Sharks vs. Canberra Raiders
- Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- Time: 5:50AM ET/2:50AM PT
- Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra
The NRL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with there even being games played in Vegas each season as of 2024.
Dimers' full preview of Saturday's Sharks vs. Raiders matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Raiders, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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