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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Cronulla Sharks vs Parramatta Eels matchup.
The Cronulla Sharks will square off with the Parramatta Eels in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, commencing at 4:00AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Sharks as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Eels-Sharks game 10,000 times," said Pat Sharyon from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Sharks' chance of winning is 70%, while the Eels' is 30%."
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Eels vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Eels and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Sharks a 70% chance of beating the Eels.
According to our model, the Sharks (-6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 47.5 has a 55% chance of staying under.
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Eels vs. Sharks Odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eels | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +175 | -233 |
| Line (Spread) | +6.5 (+100) | -6.5 (-130) |
| Total | o47.5 (-115) | u47.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Eels Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rugby league game between the Sharks and Eels at Suncorp Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:00AM ET.
- Who: Parramatta Eels vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
- Time: 4:00AM ET/1:00AM PT
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
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Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Eels vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Eels vs. Sharks picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Eels on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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