Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos prediction: Bulldogs favored to win Thursday's AFL Round 22 matchup [8/6/2026]
Get Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne Kangaroos predictions for AFL Thursday.
The Western Bulldogs will face the North Melbourne Kangaroos in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 5:30 AM ET.
Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Bulldogs as the most likely winner in this Kangaroos vs. Bulldogs prediction.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Bulldogs vs. Kangaroos prediction: Who will win Round 22 game?
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Bulldogs a 70.8% chance of beating the Kangaroos.
According to our model, the Kangaroos (+22.5) have a 57.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5-point over/under has a 50.8% chance of staying under,.
North Melbourne vs. Bulldogs odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kangaroos | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +225 | -294 |
| Line (Spread) | +22.5 (-115) | -22.5 (-115) |
| Total | o171.5 (-115) | u171.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kangaroos vs. Bulldogs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kangaroos +22.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Kangaroos | +225 |
| Total | Under 171.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kangaroos +22.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulldogs vs. Kangaroos game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's Australian rules football game between the Bulldogs and Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:30 AM ET.
- Who: North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. Western Bulldogs
- Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Time: 5:30 AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 70.8% win probability, will likely beat the Kangaroos in Thursday's AFL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
