Australia's best betting sites

Cowboys v Sharks NRL tips & predictions | Round 21 preview

Cowboys v Sharks NRL betting tips - Round 21, 2024

North Queensland Cowboys v Cronulla Sharks NRL Betting Odds & Game Info
Best odds Cowboys -128.21 at Unibet | Sharks +125 at PlayUp
When Saturday, July 27 | 5:30pm AEST
Where Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Last time they met Sharks 42–6 Cowboys (R7, 2024)
Watch live Fox Sports, Kayo

Sharks v Cowboys R21 best bets

Cronulla Sharks to win

+125
@
PlayUp

Under 48.5 total points

--100
@
Bet365

Ronaldo Mulitalo anytime tryscorer

-109.89
@
Neds

Round 21: Sharks v Cowboys match preview

Two finals contenders face off this Saturday afternoon as the Cowboys host the Sharks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in round 21 of the 2024 NRL Premiership.

At home, North Queensland enter this clash as slight favourites at $1.78 with Unibet, while Cronulla are at $2.25 with PlayUp. The line is set at just 1.5 points.

Last Sunday, the Cowboys secured a vital victory, beating the Bulldogs by two points in Townsville. Led by two tries from second-rower Heilum Luki, it was a gritty performance from Todd Payten’s men as they came back from a four-point deficit at halftime.

With three wins from their last four matches, the Cowboys sit in eighth spot on the NRL ladder. With a favourable draw to finish the season, top rugby league bookmakers give them odds of $1.35 to make the finals.

After their strong performance against the Dogs, there aren’t any changes this week for the Cowboys.

The Sharks had a bye in round 20, but the week before, they secured a dominant 52-point victory over the Tigers. Scoring 10 tries for the day, it was a statement performance from Cronulla as they broke a run of three straight losses.

With the win and their bye, the Sharks have jumped up to third on the ladder. However, with the quality and consistency of the teams around them, top online bookies are giving them $15 odds to win the 2024 NRL Grand Final.

Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has handed fullback Liam Ison his NRL debut in place of the suspended Will Kennedy, while back-rower Siosifa Talakai returns from suspension on the bench.


Sharks v Cowboys NRL team lists

North Queensland Cowboys Team List

North Queensland Cowboys

  1. Scott Drinkwater
  2. Kyle Feldt
  3. Jaxon Purdue
  4. Viliami Vailea
  5. Valentine Holmes
  6. Tom Dearden
  7. Chad Townsend
  8. Jordan McLean
  9. Reece Robson
  10. Jason Taumalolo
  11. Heilum Luki
  12. Jeremiah Nanai
  13. Reuben Cotter
  14. Sam McIntyre
  15. Harrison Edwards
  16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
  17. Griffin Neame
Cronulla Sharks

Cronulla Sharks

  1. Liam Ison
  2. Sione Katoa
  3. Jesse Ramien
  4. Kayal Iro
  5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
  6. Daniel Atkinson
  7. Braydon Trindall
  8. Royce Hunt
  9. Blayke Brailey
  10. Oregon Kaufusi
  11. Briton Nikora
  12. Teig Wilton
  13. Cameron McInnes
  14. Siosifa Talakai
  15. Thomas Hazelton
  16. Toby Rudolph
  17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

Sharks v Cowboys R21 betting strategy

The Sharks have an excellent record against the Cowboys, winning the last three meetings by over 20 points. North Queensland have won just two of their last six matches, while Cronulla have covered the line in each of their last seven interstate matches. At $2.25 with PlayUp, back the Sharks to secure a critical road win.

Going under the total points line in their last three matches, the Cowboys’ form has come as a result of their strong defence. Similarly, the Sharks have the third-best defensive record in the NRL this season and have gone under the match total in six of their eight away matches. Back this one to go under 48.5 total points at $1.91 with leading sports bookmakers.

Coming off a hat-trick against the Tigers, Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has now scored 13 tries for the season. The 24-year-old also has a great record against the Cowboys, with three tries in the last two meetings. At $1.91 with top online betting sites, Mulitalo offers great value to add to his try tally.


Best online bookmakers for NRL betting

United States

iOS App
Android App

Neds Code GETON

1
Neds
Take It To The Neds Level
Not available to residents of United States
Only orange bookie!

18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you prepared to lose today? "GETON is not a bonus code. Neds does not offer bonus codes in Australia and this referral code does not grant access to offers. Full terms.

18+ Gamble Responsibly. Imagine what you could be buying instead. Full terms.

Bet365 Signup Code GETON

3
Bet365
Never Ordinary
Not available to residents of United States
World Favourite!

18+ Gamble Responsibly. GETON is not a bonus code. bet365 does not offer bonus codes in Australia and this referral code does not grant access to offers. What’s gambling really costing you? Full terms.

iOS App
Android App

Dabble Signup Code AUSRACING

4
Dabble
Say Hey to the social bet!
Not available to residents of United States
You Better Believe It

18+ Gamble Responsibly. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? Full terms.

iOS App
Android App

18+ Gamble Responsibly. What are you really gambling with? Full terms.

18+ Gamble responsibly. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place. Full terms.

18+. Gamble Responsibly. Chances are you are about to lose. Full terms.


Sports betting tips