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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Cronulla Sharks vs Melbourne Storm matchup.
The Cronulla Sharks will face the favored Melbourne Storm in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Shark Park on Saturday, commencing at 5:35AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Storm as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Storm-Sharks game," said Pat Sharyon from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Storm are more likely to win, while the Sharks have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Storm vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NRL matchup between the Storm and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Storm a 65% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Storm (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 45.5 has a 52% chance of going over.
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Storm vs. Sharks Odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -233 | +180 |
| Line (Spread) | -5.5 (-125) | +5.5 (+100) |
| Total | o45.5 (-115) | u45.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Storm Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rugby league action between the Sharks and Storm at Shark Park is scheduled to start at 5:35AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Storm vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 5:35AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Shark Park
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Storm vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Storm vs. Sharks picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Storm, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks 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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