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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Cronulla Sharks vs Manly Sea Eagles predictions for NRL Friday.
NRL action continues on Friday at 6:00 AM ET as the Manly Sea Eagles take on the Cronulla Sharks at Shark Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Sharks as the most likely winner of the Sea Eagles vs. Sharks game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Sharks vs. Sea Eagles prediction: Who will win Round 13 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NRL game between the Sea Eagles and Sharks, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sharks a 60% chance of beating the Sea Eagles.
According to our model, the Sharks (-1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 46.5 points has a 59% chance of staying under.
Manly vs. Sharks odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sea Eagles | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +115 | -147 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Total | o46.5 (-115) | u46.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sea Eagles vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 -1.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | bet_rivers_in-147 |
| Total | Under 46.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 46.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sharks vs. Sea Eagles game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Sharks and Sea Eagles at Shark Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Manly Sea Eagles vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM 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 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sea Eagles in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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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