Sharks vs Roosters Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 8, 2026, 10:57AM | Published: Apr 7, 2026, 7:33AM
The Sharks will sqaure off with the Roosters in NRL Round 6 action at Optus Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 5:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sharks vs Roosters game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cronulla vs Sydney NRL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Roosters a 58% chance of defeating the Sharks at Optus Stadium.
Sharks vs Roosters: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's NRL clash at Optus Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Sharks $2.00, Roosters $1.82
- Line: Sharks +1.5 ($1.91), Roosters -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 50.5 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 Sharks at $2.00 and the Roosters at $1.82.
The Sharks are listed as 1.5-point underdogs against the Roosters, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Roosters (-1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 50.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Roosters (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 50.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Sharks vs Roosters: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Roosters at $1.82 with Bet365
- Line: Roosters -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 50.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Sharks vs Roosters betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
Sharks vs Roosters: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sharks vs Roosters at Optus Stadium this Saturday is the Roosters winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sharks vs Roosters match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Sharks vs Roosters: Try Scorers
Are you looking for Sharks vs Roosters try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Roosters' Daniel Tupou is the most likely player to score the first try in Cronulla vs Sydney.
Tupou has a 8.7% chance of scoring the first try at Optus Stadium, while the Roosters star has a 51.0% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 6.6% probability
- Sione Katoa: 6.5% probability
- KL Iro: 5.3% probability
- William Kennedy: 4.3% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 4.2% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Daniel Tupou: 8.7% probability
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 8.6% probability
- James Tedesco: 6.1% probability
- Robert Toia: 4.2% probability
- Angus Crichton: 3.9% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Cronulla Sharks
- Samuel Stonestreet: 44.8% probability
- Sione Katoa: 41.5% probability
- KL Iro: 36.9% probability
- William Kennedy: 30.2% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 29.8% probability
Sydney Roosters
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: 52.1% probability
- Daniel Tupou: 51.0% probability
- James Tedesco: 39.3% probability
- Robert Toia: 31.6% probability
- Hugo Savala: 28.4% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Sharks vs Roosters match.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Sharks vs Roosters: Essential Details
The NRL Round 6 clash between the Sharks and Roosters at Optus Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters
- Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
- Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST
- Location: Optus Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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