Cronulla Sharks vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs prediction: Sharks favored to win Sunday's NRL Round 22 matchup [8/2/2026]
Get Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs predictions for NRL Sunday.
The Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs will meet in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Shark Stadium on Sunday, starting at 12:00 AM ET.
Dimers' advanced NRL model projects the Sharks as the most likely winner in this Rabbitohs vs. Sharks prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Sharks vs. Rabbitohs prediction: Who will win Round 22 game?
Our independent predictive model gives the Sharks an 83.5% chance of defeating the Rabbitohs.
According to our model, the Sharks (-12.5) have a 54.6% chance of covering the spread, while the 52.5-point over/under has a 58.9% chance of staying under,.
Souths vs. Sharks odds
We have researched the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rabbitohs | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +290 | -400 |
| Line (Spread) | +12.5 (-120) | -12.5 (-105) |
| Total | o52.5 (-115) | u52.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rabbitohs vs. Sharks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sharks -12.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | -400 |
| Total | Under 52.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 52.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sharks vs. Rabbitohs game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Sharks and Rabbitohs at Shark Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:00 AM ET.
- Who: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM PT
- Venue: Shark 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 Sharks, with an 83.5% win probability, will likely beat the Rabbitohs in Sunday's NRL matchup.
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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.
