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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Canterbury Bulldogs vs Melbourne Storm predictions for NRL Friday.
The Canterbury Bulldogs and Melbourne Storm will lock horns in the National Rugby League (NRL) at Stadium Australia on Friday, starting at 6:00 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NRL model predicts the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of the Storm vs. Bulldogs game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Bulldogs vs. Storm prediction: Who will win Round 12 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NRL matchup between the Storm and Bulldogs, forming part of our NRL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Bulldogs a 59% chance of beating the Storm.
According to our model, the Bulldogs (-3.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 47.5-point over/under has a 58% chance of staying under.
Storm vs. Bulldogs odds
We have sourced the best NRL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Storm | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +123 | -156 |
| Line (Spread) | +3.5 (-115) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Total | o47.5 (-115) | u47.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Storm vs. Bulldogs 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 | Bulldogs -3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Bulldogs | bet_rivers_in-156 |
| Total | Under 47.5 | -115 |
According to our NRL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 47.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulldogs vs. Storm game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rugby league matchup between the Bulldogs and Storm at Stadium Australia is scheduled to commence at 6:00 AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Storm vs. Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 6:00 AM ET/3:00AM PT
- Venue: Stadium Australia
The NRL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with there even being games played in Vegas each season as of 2024.
Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Storm in Friday's NRL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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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