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Read Article Fremantle Dockers vs. St Kilda Saints prediction: Dockers favored to win Friday's AFL Round 11 matchup [5/22/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Fremantle Dockers vs St Kilda Saints predictions for AFL Friday.
The Fremantle Dockers will take on the St Kilda Saints in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Optus Stadium on Friday, starting at 6:30 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Dockers as the most likely winner of the Saints vs. Dockers game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dockers vs. Saints prediction: Who will win Round 11 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL game between the Saints and Dockers, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Dockers a 79% chance of beating the Saints.
According to our model, the Saints (+24.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 172.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
St Kilda vs. Fremantle odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Saints | Dockers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +290 | -385 |
| Line (Spread) | +24.5 (-115) | -24.5 (-115) |
| Total | o172.5 (-115) | u172.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Saints vs. Dockers picks and best bet
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 | Saints +24.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Dockers | -385 |
| Total | Under 172.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Dockers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dockers vs. Saints game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Dockers and Saints at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:30 AM ET.
- Who: St Kilda Saints vs. Fremantle Dockers
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 6:30 AM ET/3:30AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Dockers, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Saints in Friday'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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