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Manly Sea Eagles vs. Parramatta Eels prediction: Why Sea Eagles are favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 8 matchup [4/26/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Manly Sea Eagles vs Parramatta Eels predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Manly Sea Eagles will square off with the Parramatta Eels in National Rugby League (NRL) action at Brookvale Oval on Sunday, beginning at 2:05 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Sea Eagles as the most likely winner of the Eels vs. Sea Eagles game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Sea Eagles vs. Eels prediction: Who will win Round 8 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NRL game between the Eels and Sea Eagles, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sea Eagles a 76% chance of beating the Eels.
According to our model, the Sea Eagles (-7.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 54.5-point over/under has a 60% chance of staying under.
Eels vs. Manly odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eels | Sea Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +175 | -233 |
| Line (Spread) | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-120) |
| Total | o54.5 (-106) | u54.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eels vs. Sea Eagles 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 -7.5 | bet_rivers_in-120 |
| Moneyline | Sea Eagles | bet_rivers_in-233 |
| Total | Under 54.5 | -120 |
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.
Sea Eagles vs. Eels game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league game between the Sea Eagles and Eels at Brookvale Oval is scheduled to begin at 2:05 AM ET.
- Who: Parramatta Eels vs. Manly Sea Eagles
- Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Time: 2:05 AM ET/11:05PM PT
- Venue: Brookvale Oval
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 76% 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 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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