PointsBet Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 24 NRL game between Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 4:05 pm with Cronulla Sharks heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Cronulla Sharks vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday August 18, 2024 at 4:05 pm

Where: PointsBet Stadium

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Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Odds

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Both the Sharks and Knights enter this clash off impressive wins, but Cronulla looks like the clear bet. Despite missing Trindall and Hynes in the halves, the Sharks can dominate the middle and put the Knights on the back foot early, forcing them into a situation that doesn’t suit their style. Teams coming off a defensive shutout have covered 64% of the time over the last four seasons, and the Sharks are 10-6 against the spread as home favorites. Cronulla also excels after a strong scoring performance, covering 11 of their last 16 games when scoring more than 30 points. Briton Nikora, with four tries in his last seven games, and Kayal Iro, with three tries in his last four, are both in excellent tryscoring form, adding to Cronulla’s appeal.