The competitive action in the NRL continues this weekend, as the Wests Tigers and the Cronulla Sharks lock horns. The scores and odds show that it has been a solid start to the season for the visitors, as they currently sit third in the rugby standings.
Tigers vs Sharks Picks
- Pick: Cronulla Sharks (-9.5) (-143)
However, this could be a potentially difficult match on the road. You can find the Tigers vs Sharks odds and our National Rugby League predictions here.
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks Odds
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Wests Tigers | +9½ +103 | +235 | O 42½ -147 |
Cronulla Sharks | -9½ -143 | -370 | U 42½ +107 |
The Tigers vs Sharks odds show the away team as the commanding -370 favorites on the moneyline. A home victory is priced up at +235 at BetUS. The Sharks are also a -143 chance to cover the (-9.5) spread this weekend.
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks Information
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks
Location of the Game: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia
Date & Time: Saturday, March 23, 2024. 4:35 AM ET
How to Watch: FOX Sports
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks Betting Preview
Wests Tigers Preview
It wasn’t the start to the season that Benji Marshall would have been hoping for with the Wests Tigers, as he watched his team suffer a loss against the Raiders in his first match in charge. That defeat will see the Tigers vs Sharks odds stacked against them this weekend, and a response will be expected by the team in front of their home fans.
However, there were still some positives to take out of that defeat, most notably the performance of Lachlan Galvin. It could be worth noting that this is the first time that the Wests Tigers will be playing at Leichhardt Oval since a heavy loss against the Cowboys in 2023. But, the form of Charlie Staines against the Sharks could deserve respect, as the winger has scored seven tries in three games.
The Tigers will welcome back Justin Olam this weekend after he has made a full recovery from a knee injury. However, Starford To’a will be absent for the home team for the next eight weeks.
Cronulla Sharks Preview
The visiting Sharks will be the favorites in the rugby odds this weekend, as they chase a third straight victory to start the new season. A win on the road on Saturday could see them end the round at the top of the NRL standings. Confidence around the camp should be high when it comes to achieving that feat, as they were excellent in their previous match against the Bulldogs after landing a 25-6 success in front of their home fans.
The Cornulla-Sutherland Sharks have also dominated the previous clashes between these teams after winning ten of the last eleven. They have also recorded wins in each of their last two matches at Leichhardt Oval. Their record also sees them having avoided defeat in all matches at the stadium since 2014. Sione Katoa could be a player worth watching this weekend, as he has scored five tries in his last two matches against the Tigers.
The visitors will also welcome back a number of key stars this weekend, with Jack Williams set to be handed a start. Royce Hunt will also be making his return to action on Saturday after missing last weekend’s victory due to illness.
Wests Tigers vs Cronulla Sharks Betting Picks
This should be an interesting match in Sydney this weekend, but the trends make it extremely challenging to side with a win for the home team. The Sharks are undefeated at Leichhardt Oval since 2014, and they come into this round as one of the most in-form NRL teams. Therefore, it could be an accurate prediction to expect them to cover the spread on the road this weekend.
- Pick: Cronulla Sharks (-9.5) (-143)
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