Panthers vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026, 8:35AM | Published: Mar 4, 2026, 12:50AM
The Panthers will sqaure off with the Sharks in NRL Round 2 action at Carrington Park on Saturday, beginning at 7:35pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Panthers vs Sharks game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Penrith vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 74% chance of beating the Sharks at Carrington Park.
Panthers vs Sharks: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Carrington Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.42, Sharks $2.90
- Line: Panthers -6.5 ($1.91), Sharks +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Panthers at $1.42 and the Sharks at $2.90.
The Panthers are listed as 6.5-point favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Sharks (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 44.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Panthers vs Sharks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Panthers at $1.42 with Bet365
- Line: Panthers -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Panthers vs Sharks best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Panthers vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Panthers vs Sharks at Carrington Park on Saturday is the Panthers winning 26-16.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Panthers vs Sharks match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Panthers vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Searching for Panthers vs Sharks try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Panthers' Thomas Jenkins is the most likely player to score the first try in Penrith vs Cronulla.
Jenkins has a 9.2% chance of scoring the first try at Carrington Park, while the Panthers star has a 48.3% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 9.2% probability
- Brian To'o: 8.0% probability
- Casey McLean: 7.5% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 6.4% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 5.0% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 6.1% probability
- Sione Katoa: 5.3% probability
- KL Iro: 4.3% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 3.2% probability
- William Kennedy: 3.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Penrith Panthers
- Thomas Jenkins: 48.3% probability
- Brian To'o: 45.4% probability
- Casey McLean: 43.5% probability
- Paul Alamoti: 35.4% probability
- Dylan Edwards: 32.5% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 36.0% probability
- Sione Katoa: 35.0% probability
- KL Iro: 28.5% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 24.4% probability
- Briton Nikora: 23.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Panthers vs Sharks match.
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Panthers vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 2 clash between the Panthers and Sharks at Carrington Park is scheduled to begin at 7:35pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
- Kick-off: 7:35pm AEDT
- Location: Carrington Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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