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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get North QLD Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks predictions for NRL Friday.
The North QLD Cowboys will take on the Cronulla Sharks in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on Friday, beginning at 4:00 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Sharks as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Cowboys game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cowboys vs. Sharks prediction: Who will win Round 8 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL game between the Sharks and Cowboys, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Sharks a 59% chance of defeating the Cowboys.
According to our model, the Sharks (-0.5) have a 62% chance of covering the spread, while the 53.5-point over/under has a 58% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Cowboys odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -123 | -103 |
| Line (Spread) | -0.5 (-115) | +0.5 (-115) |
| Total | o53.5 (-115) | u53.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Cowboys picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sharks -0.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | bet_rivers_in-123 |
| Total | Under 53.5 | -110 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sharks -0.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cowboys vs. Sharks game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league action between the Cowboys and Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:00 AM ET.
- Who: Cronulla Sharks vs. North QLD Cowboys
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 4:00 AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue: Queensland Country Bank 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.
Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Cowboys in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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