- The Sydney Roosters have won eight of their last ten matches against the Cronulla Sharks, yet are three and a half point underdogs on the road.
- In their last four home matches against the Manly Sea Eagles, the Melbourne Storm have won by an average of 22.5 points per game.
SYDNEY – Round 20 of the National Rugby League season starts Friday as the regular season begins to wind down and teams prepare for the playoffs.
However, there are still some huge games left on the docket, beginning with the Cronulla Sharks against the Sydney Roosters.
Sharks vs Roosters Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | -3.5 (-110) | -148 | O 46.5 (-115) |
| Roosters | +3.5 (-110) | +128 | U 46.5 (-115) |
Legal sports betting sites slightly favor the Sharks at home over the Roosters in this one. The odds of a draw are currently at +2100.
Both teams are very evenly matched, Cronulla sitting at a 9-8 record and ninth place in the league while Sydney is currently 8-8 and sitting in the eighth slot due to point differential. The Roosters have scored three more points per game on average while the Sharks have allowed one less point per game.
These two teams faced off once earlier this season, resulting in a dominant 42-16 victory for the Roosters. Their most recent meeting at Sharks Stadium ended in a 38-30 win for the Sharks.
Cronulla is tied for the second best home record in the league, going 6-2 at their home field. The Roosters have been fairly competitive on the road, going 4-3 away from home thus far.
The Roosters have had their way against the Sharks in recent history, winning eight of the last ten matchups between the two. Furthermore, they have won five of the last seven games played at Shark Stadium.
With all of the numbers being as close as they are, look for the trend to continue. Bet on the Roosters to win outright at +128.
Storm vs Sea Eagles Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | -9.5 (-105) | -290 | O 47.5 (-110) |
| Sea Eagles | +9.5 (-115) | +240 | U 47.5 (-110) |
The second seeded Melbourne Storm will host the seventh seeded Manly Sea Eagles on Saturday in what could be a crucial game for playoff positioning.
The Storm are heavy favorites at rugby betting sites in large part due to their league leading offense, scoring 517 points through 16 games, about 32 points per game.
No other team has crossed the 500 point threshold and Melbourne has played one less game than the three next highest scoring teams.
The Sea Eagles have gone 8-8 thus far and are middling in both offensive and defensive statistics. They average about 23 points per game while allowing 20 per game.
The Storm won their first meeting this season by a final score of 48-24. All signs point to a Melbourne win, the question becomes will they cover the nine and a half point spread?
In their last four home games against Manly, the Storm have won by an average of 22.5 points per game, so there is no doubt that it is possible. The Sea Eagles have also struggled on the road this season, going just 2-5 so far.
Having won their last six consecutive games and last three consecutive at home, roll with the Storm to cover the spread at -105.
