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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons matchup.
The Cronulla Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons will lock horns in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Shark Park on Thursday, starting at 5:50AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NRL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Sharks as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's St George-Sharks game 10,000 times," said Pat Sharyon from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Sharks with a win probability of 80% and the Dragons with 20%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Dragons vs. Sharks predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NRL matchup between the Dragons and Sharks 10,000 times as part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sharks an 80% chance of defeating the Dragons.
According to our model, the Sharks (-10.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 47.5 has a 51% chance of staying under.
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St George vs. Sharks Odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dragons | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +275 | -400 |
| Line (Spread) | +10.5 (+105) | -10.5 (-130) |
| Total | o47.5 (-112) | u47.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Dragons Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rugby league game between the Sharks and Dragons at Shark Park is scheduled to start at 5:50AM ET.
- Who: St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Time: 5:50AM ET/2:50AM PT
- Venue: Shark Park
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.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Dragons vs. Sharks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any St George vs. Sharks picks, be sure to check out the latest NRL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Sharks, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat the Dragons on Thursday.
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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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