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Fremantle Dockers vs. Carlton Blues prediction: Dockers favored to win Saturday's AFL Round 7 matchup [4/25/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Fremantle Dockers vs Carlton Blues predictions for AFL Saturday.
The Fremantle Dockers will take on the Carlton Blues in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Optus Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 6:15 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Dockers as the most likely winner of the Blues vs. Dockers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dockers vs. Blues prediction: Who will win Round 7 game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Blues and Dockers, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Dockers an 88% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+40.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 174.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Carlton vs. Fremantle odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Dockers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +550 | -1000 |
| Line (Spread) | +40.5 (-115) | -40.5 (-115) |
| Total | o174.5 (-115) | u174.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blues 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 | Blues +40.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Dockers | -1000 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues +40.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dockers vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football game between the Dockers and Blues at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:15 AM ET.
- Who: Carlton Blues vs. Fremantle Dockers
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 6:15 AM ET/3:15AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Dockers, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat the Blues in Saturday'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.
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