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Cronulla Sharks vs. Dolphins prediction: Sharks favored to win Saturday's NRL Round 3 matchup [3/21/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins predictions for NRL Saturday.
The Cronulla Sharks will take on the Dolphins in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Shark Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 2:30 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Sharks as the most likely winner of the Dolphins vs. Sharks game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Sharks vs. Dolphins prediction: Who will win Round 3 game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Dolphins and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Sharks a 75% chance of beating the Dolphins.
According to our model, the Sharks (-7.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 54.5 points has a 63% chance of staying under.
Dolphins vs. Sharks odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dolphins | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +170 | -227 |
| Line (Spread) | +7.5 (-110) | -7.5 (-115) |
| Total | o54.5 (-115) | u54.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
After matching our probabilities 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 -7.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | bet_rivers_in-227 |
| Total | Under 54.5 | -110 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 54.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sharks vs. Dolphins game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Sharks and Dolphins at Shark Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:30 AM ET.
- Who: Dolphins vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Time: 2:30 AM ET/11:30PM PT
- Venue: Shark 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 75% win probability, will likely beat the Dolphins 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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