Sharks vs Rabbitohs Betting Tips & Predictions

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The Cronulla Sharks are trying to survive inside the top eight after once leading the competition, and a big game approaches on Saturday.

The Sharks face the struggling South Sydney Rabbitohs, who were one of the pre-season favorites, but have failed to live up to expectations.

We have Sharks vs Rabbitohs NRL betting tips for the Round 22 game, where the Sharks are -10.5 favorites to get their season back on track.

NRL . August 3, 5:35 am ET | PointsBet Stadium, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sharks

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Rabbitohs

Pick Rabbitohs +10.5 (-110)

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Sharks vs Rabbitohs Odds

Most of the money has come for the Sharks to win outright, but more money has come for the Rabbitohs to cover the +10.5 spread in the NRL betting odds.

SPMLTotal:

-10.5 -120-325O49.5 -120

+10.5 -120+215U49.5 -120

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SPMLTotal:

-10.5 -120-362O49.5 -119

+10.5 -110+287U49.5 -111

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SPMLTotal:

-10.5 -123-385O49.5 -127

+10.5 -118+272U49.5 -120

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SPMLTotal:

-8.5 -130–O49.5 -120

+8.5 +100–U49.5 -120

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We were surprised by the opening line at +13.5, but it’s likely due to their positions on the NRL ladder. The Sharks are fourth with NRL statistics, and the Rabbitohs are playing for pride, but getting more than a two converted try start is sizable.

Sharks vs Rabbitohs Betting Preview

Sharks Needing Confidence Boost

With only one win from their last five games, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks need a confidence boost against the Rabbitohs.

That win was a 58-6 result against the Wests Tigers, who are one of the worst teams in the NRL, so it was expected.

Coming off a 30-22 loss to the Cowboys, a sense of urgency is shaking the Sharks, who were once at the top of the premiership.

They looked terrible during the State of Origin period, and the NRL statistics weren’t good. They scored only 14 points against the Bulldogs and 16 points against the Titans, so the offense needs to get cooking.

Key Injuries

• Ronaldo Mulitalo is out for the Sharks, and the try-scoring winger is a big loss. They get Will Kennedy back at fullback, which is a good addition.

Betting Trends

• There has been strong betting moves for the Sharks with points spread lines.

Any Pride Left with the Rabbitohs

Pride is the only thing the South Sydney Rabbitohs are playing for, but is it enough to see them cover the spread?

Our Sharks vs Rabbitohs NRL betting tips are giving the Rabbitohs plenty of respect to keep the game close.

The Sharks won 34-22 in their first meeting this season and 26-16 last year, so the Rabbitohs are good enough to keep it close.

With three wins from their last five games, it’s not all doom and gloom. They defeated the Sea Eagles, Eels, and Tigers, but they ruined that form by losing 32-12 to the Raiders last week.

A similar effort sees them fail to cover the spread, so we’re trusting the pride of the Rabbitohs to turn up. Bettors get -120 for the Sharks -10.5.

Key Injuries

• Alex Johnston is out of the game, and he’s their leading try scorer of all time.
• Cameron Murray comes back into the squad following State of Origin, and he’s the captain, so that’s a big boost.

Betting Trends

• Money has come for the Rabbitohs to win outright, more than with spread markets.

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Rabbitohs to Keep It Close and Cover Number

We don’t think there is a big difference between the Sharks and Rabbitohs, so the logical choice is Rabbitohs +10.5.

It’s a fair line for the underdogs, who have the better recent form, and there is enough attacking power in the Rabbitohs to score an outright win.

Our Sharks vs Rabbitohs NRL betting tips are taking the safer option with the points spread line, but there is good value with the +287 moneyline odds.

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