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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
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Preview
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.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Cronulla Sharks to win at $1.36 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Sione Katoa at $7.50.
Cronulla Sharks vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Blayke Brailey 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Jack Williams 14. Jayden Berrell 15. Billy Burns 16. Royce Hunt 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Niwhai Puru 19. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Braydon Trindall 21. Ronaldo Mulitalo 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Fletcher Sharpe 3. Dane Gagai 4. Dylan Lucas 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Phoenix Crossland 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott 14. Jack Cogger 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones 18. Thomas Cant 19. Thomas Jenkins 20. Jackson Hastings 21. Will Pryce 22. Kyle McCarthy