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Cronulla Sharks vs. Sydney Roosters Prediction: Sharks Predicted to Win Friday's NRL Round 20 Matchup [7/18/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters matchup.
NRL action continues on Friday at 4:00AM ET as the Sydney Roosters square off with the Cronulla Sharks at Shark Park.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced 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 Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Roosters vs. Sharks predictions page.
Sharks vs. Roosters Prediction: Who Will Win Round 20 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NRL matchup between the Roosters and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Sharks a 60% chance of defeating the Roosters.
According to our model, the Sharks (-1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 47.5- over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Roosters vs. Sharks Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Roosters | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -104 | -120 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Total | o47.5 (-115) | u47.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Roosters Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Sharks and Roosters at Shark Park is scheduled to start at 4:00AM ET.
- Who: Sydney Roosters vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
- Time: 4:00AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue: Shark Park
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 comprehensive preview of Friday's Roosters vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Roosters vs. Sharks picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Roosters on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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