Storm vs Sharks Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jun 29, 2025, 4:00AM | Published: Jun 22, 2025, 11:05PM
The Storm will sqaure off with the Sharks in NRL Round 17 action at AAMI Park on Sunday, beginning at 2:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Storm vs Sharks game, plus the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Melbourne vs Cronulla NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Storm an 80% chance of beating the Sharks in Round 17 of the 2025 NRL season.
Storm vs Sharks: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's NRL clash at AAMI Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Storm $1.30, Sharks $3.70
- Line: Storm -10.5 ($1.91), Sharks +10.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48.5 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 Storm at $1.30 and the Sharks at $3.70.
The Storm are listed as 10.5-point favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Sharks (+10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 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 Storm (-10.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 48.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Storm vs Sharks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Storm at $1.30 with Bet365
- Line: Storm -10.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Storm vs Sharks best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Storm vs Sharks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Storm vs Sharks at AAMI Park on Sunday is the Storm winning 30-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Storm vs Sharks match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Storm vs Sharks: Try Scorers
Looking for Storm vs Sharks try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen is the most likely player to score the first try in Melbourne vs Cronulla.
Papenhuyzen has a 9.0% chance of scoring the first try at AAMI Park, while the Storm star has a 51.3% 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
Melbourne Storm
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 9.0% probability
- Xavier Coates: 8.8% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 6.4% probability
- Harry Grant: 5.3% probability
- Jahrome Hughes: 5.2% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 6.1% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 6.1% probability
- Briton Nikora: 3.7% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 3.7% probability
- William Kennedy: 3.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Melbourne Storm
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 51.3% probability
- Xavier Coates: 50.5% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 41.9% probability
- Jahrome Hughes: 34.5% probability
- Harry Grant: 34.0% probability
Cronulla Sharks
- Sione Katoa: 39.8% probability
- Ronaldo Mulitalo: 38.8% probability
- Briton Nikora: 26.8% probability
- Braydon Trindall: 25.2% probability
- William Kennedy: 24.5% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Storm vs Sharks game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Storm vs Sharks: Essential Details
The NRL Round 17 clash between the Storm and Sharks at AAMI Park is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla Sharks
- Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
- Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST
- Location: AAMI Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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