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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Port Adelaide Power vs Western Bulldogs predictions for AFL Friday.
The Port Adelaide Power will take on the Western Bulldogs in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Adelaide Oval on Friday, commencing at 6:10 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model projects the Power as the most likely winner of the Bulldogs vs. Power game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Power vs. Bulldogs prediction: Who will win Round 9 game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's AFL matchup between the Bulldogs and Power, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Power a 54% chance of defeating the Bulldogs.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Bulldogs and Power each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 175.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Bulldogs vs. Port Adelaide odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulldogs | Power |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +110 | -135 |
| Line (Spread) | +3.5 (-115) | -3.5 (-115) |
| Total | o175.5 (-115) | u175.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bulldogs vs. Power 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 | Bulldogs +3.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Bulldogs | +110 |
| Total | Under 175.5 | -115 |
According to our best AFL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 175.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Power vs. Bulldogs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football action between the Power and Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval is scheduled to begin at 6:10 AM ET.
- Who: Western Bulldogs vs. Port Adelaide Power
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 6:10 AM ET/3:10AM PT
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
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Conclusion
We predict the Power, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Bulldogs in Friday's AFL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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