There will be competitive NRL action this week, as the Cronulla Sharks look to continue their excellent start to the campaign. They come into this home showdown sitting fifth in the rugby standings, while the North Queensland Cowboys will be looking for a return to form.
It promises to be an exciting NRL fixture, and you can find the latest rugby odds and our Sharks vs Cowboys betting picks below.
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs. North Queensland Cowboys Information
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys
Location of the Game: PointsBet Stadium, Sydney, Australia.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 27, 2023. 5:50 AM ET.
How to Watch: NRL Player
Sharks vs. Cowboys Recent Scores
Before examining the Sharks vs Cowboys betting odds, it is important to consider the recent meetings. This will be the 51st time that the two NRL sides have collided, with the Sharks boasting a healthy advantage, having recorded victories on 32 occasions.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have picked up 18 previous wins. The Cowboys landed a dramatic win in the previous showdown between the sides, as they registered a 32-30 success in September 2022.
Sharks vs. Cowboys Betting Analysis
Sharks Facts To Know
The Sharks come into this showdown in excellent recent form, as Josh Hannay’ side have recorded victories in each of their previous two matches. That run of form sees them sit fifth in the overall standings, and they could move up to third with a victory on Thursday morning.
However, their most recent loss was suffered at the PointsBet Stadium, as they were narrowly defeated by a 32-30 scoreline by the Warriors on April 2. The Sharks were fine 33-20 winners over the Bulldogs in their previous match, with William Kennedy scoring three tries.
Building on that success will now be the big question as the Sharks look for a third successive victory for the first time this season against the Cowboys.
Cowboys Facts To Know
While the Cowboys come into this game sitting 14th in the overall standings, they at least built momentum in their previous match. They were excellent against the Newcastle Knights, as they registered an 18-16 success on Saturday. Reece Robson scored the first try, before latter efforts were registered by Kyle Feldt and Tom Dearden.
Both sides scored three tries each in that match, but the Cowboys were most ruthless with their conversions, converting on all three occasions compared to the two managed by the Knights. That was an excellent response by the Cowboys, as they had lost each of their previous three before that home showdown.
However, their record on the road this season remains weak, as they have lost all four matches that they have played away from home. That would be a big concern ahead of making rugby league predictions.
Updates
Dale Finucane remains suspended for the Sharks, while Toby Rudolf, Kade Dykes, and Matt Ikuvalu all remain out. Helium Luki could return for the Cowboys this weekend, but Griffin Neame, Luciano Leilua, and James Tamou are unlikely to feature.
Sharks vs. Cowboys Preview
Moneyline:
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: -371
- North Queensland Cowboys: +275
Spread:
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (-10.5): -110
- North Queensland Cowboys (+10.5): -110
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs. North Queensland Cowboys Betting Prediction
This may be a slightly tighter match than the Sharks vs Cowboys betting markets expect.
The Cowboys battled well last week to end their winless streak, and more improvement is likely this weekend. We like them on the spread, but we still fully expect the Sharks to be the outright winners at the end of the match.
- Pick: North Queensland Cowboys (+10.5) -110
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