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Port Adelaide Power vs. Essendon Bombers prediction: Why Power are favored to win Sunday's AFL Round 2 matchup [3/22/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers predictions for AFL Sunday.
The Port Adelaide Power and Essendon Bombers will lock horns in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, starting at 12:15 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Power as the most likely winner of the Bombers vs. Power game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Power vs. Bombers prediction: Who will win Round 2 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's AFL game between the Bombers and Power 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Power a 64% chance of beating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Bombers (+18.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 187.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Essendon vs. Port Adelaide odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bombers | Power |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +210 | -278 |
| Line (Spread) | +18.5 (-115) | -18.5 (-115) |
| Total | o187.5 (-115) | u187.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Bombers +18.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Bombers | +210 |
| Total | Under 187.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bombers +18.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Power vs. Bombers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rules football matchup between the Power and Bombers at Adelaide Oval is scheduled to start at 12:15 AM ET.
- Who: Essendon Bombers vs. Port Adelaide Power
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Time: 12:15 AM ET/9:15PM PT
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
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Conclusion
We predict the Power, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Sunday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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