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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Parramatta Eels vs Manly Sea Eagles predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Parramatta Eels will take on the favored Manly Sea Eagles in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, starting at 12:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model projects the Sea Eagles as the most likely winner of the Sea Eagles vs. Eels game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Eels vs. Sea Eagles prediction: Who will win Round 18 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NRL matchup between the Sea Eagles and Eels, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sea Eagles a 79.4% chance of defeating the Eels.
According to our model, the Sea Eagles (-9.5) have a 58.5% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 50.5 points has a 58.6% chance of staying under,.
Manly vs. Eels odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sea Eagles | Eels |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -278 | +210 |
| Line (Spread) | -9.5 (-115) | +9.5 (-115) |
| Total | o50.5 (-115) | u50.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sea Eagles vs. Eels 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 | Sea Eagles -9.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Sea Eagles | bet_rivers_in-278 |
| Total | Under 50.5 | -115 |
According to our best NRL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 50.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Eels vs. Sea Eagles game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Eels and Sea Eagles at Bankwest Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:00 AM ET.
- Who: Manly Sea Eagles vs. Parramatta Eels
- Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM PT
- Venue: Bankwest 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 Sea Eagles, with a 79.4% win probability, will likely beat the Eels in Sunday'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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