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St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Cronulla Sharks Prediction: Sharks Predicted to Win Saturday's NRL Round 23 Matchup [8/9/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks matchup.
The St George Illawarra Dragons will face the favored Cronulla Sharks in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 1:00AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Sharks 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. Dragons predictions page.
Dragons vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win Round 23 Game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Sharks and Dragons 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Sharks a 77% chance of beating the Dragons.
According to our model, the Sharks (-7.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 45.5 has a 54% chance of going over.
Sharks vs. St George Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Dragons |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -213 | +165 |
| Line (Spread) | -7.5 (-120) | +7.5 (-105) |
| Total | o45.5 (-120) | u45.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Dragons vs. Sharks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Dragons and Sharks at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:00AM ET.
- Who: Cronulla Sharks vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Time: 1:00AM ET/10:00PM PT
- Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
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.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Sharks vs. Dragons matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Sharks vs. St George picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Dragons 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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