Carlton Blues vs. Essendon Bombers Prediction: Blues Predicted to Win Sunday's AFL Round 13 Matchup [6/8/2025]

The Carlton Blues and Essendon Bombers are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, starting at 5:20AM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Blues as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Essendon-Carlton game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Blues with a win probability of 72%, while the Bombers have 28%."

For a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bombers vs. Blues predictions page.

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Blues vs. Bombers Prediction: Who Will Win Round 13 Game?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's AFL matchup between the Bombers and Blues 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Blues a 72% chance of beating the Bombers.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Bombers and Blues each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 149.5- over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 5:34AM, Jun 7

Moneyline

Spread

Over / Under

Bombers

Win %

28%

72%

+200

-263

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Blues

Bombers ESS

+200

Win %

28%

72%

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Blues CAR

-263

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Essendon vs. Carlton Odds

We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Blues vs. Bombers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's Australian rules football matchup between the Blues and Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 5:20AM ET.

• Who: Essendon Bombers vs. Carlton Blues
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Time: 5:20AM ET/2:20AM PT
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Bombers vs. Blues matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Essendon vs. Carlton picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Blues, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Sunday.

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