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Read Article West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon Bombers prediction: Why Eagles are favored to win Sunday's AFL Round 12 matchup [5/31/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers predictions for AFL Sunday.
AFL action continues on Sunday at 5:20 AM ET as the Essendon Bombers face off with the favored West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Eagles as the most likely winner of the Bombers vs. Eagles game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Eagles vs. Bombers prediction: Who will win Round 12 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's AFL matchup between the Bombers and Eagles, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Eagles a 60% chance of defeating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Bombers (+11.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 152.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Essendon vs. West Coast odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bombers | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +170 | -222 |
| Line (Spread) | +11.5 (-115) | -11.5 (-115) |
| Total | o152.5 (-115) | u152.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bombers vs. Eagles picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 +11.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Bombers | +170 |
| Total | Under 152.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bombers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Eagles vs. Bombers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rules football game between the Eagles and Bombers at Optus Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:20 AM ET.
- Who: Essendon Bombers vs. West Coast Eagles
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Time: 5:20 AM ET/2:20AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
The AFL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with fans highlighting the high-octane 360-degree nature of the sport as a top reason to follow it.
Conclusion
We predict the Eagles, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers in Sunday's AFL matchup.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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