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Adelaide Crows vs. Western Bulldogs prediction: Why Bulldogs are favored to win Friday's AFL Round 2 matchup [3/20/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs predictions for AFL Friday.
The Adelaide Crows will square off with the Western Bulldogs in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Adelaide Oval on Friday, starting at 4:40 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model projects the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of the Bulldogs vs. Crows game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Crows vs. Bulldogs prediction: Who will win Round 2 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL matchup between the Bulldogs and Crows 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Bulldogs a 63% chance of beating the Crows.
According to our model, the Bulldogs (-0.5) have a 62% chance of covering the spread, while the 190.5-point over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
Bulldogs vs. Adelaide odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulldogs | Crows |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -115 | -110 |
| Line (Spread) | -0.5 (-110) | +0.5 (-115) |
| Total | o190.5 (-115) | u190.5 (-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 | Bulldogs -0.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Bulldogs | -115 |
| Total | Under 190.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bulldogs -0.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Crows vs. Bulldogs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football action between the Crows and Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval is scheduled to start at 4:40 AM ET.
- Who: Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Time: 4:40 AM ET/1:40AM PT
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
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Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Crows on Friday.
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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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