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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Essendon Bombers vs Fremantle Dockers predictions for AFL Saturday.
The Essendon Bombers and Fremantle Dockers will lock horns in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, starting at 11:10 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Dockers as the most likely winner of the Dockers vs. Bombers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Bombers vs. Dockers prediction: Who will win Round 10 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Dockers and Bombers, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Dockers an 81% chance of beating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Bombers (+27.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 169.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Fremantle vs. Essendon odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dockers | Bombers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -455 | +330 |
| Line (Spread) | -27.5 (-115) | +27.5 (-115) |
| Total | o169.5 (-115) | u169.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dockers vs. Bombers 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 | Bombers +27.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Dockers | -455 |
| Total | Under 169.5 | -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.
Bombers vs. Dockers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football matchup between the Bombers and Dockers at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to start at 11:10 PM ET.
- Who: Fremantle Dockers vs. Essendon Bombers
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 11:10 PM ET/8:10PM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Dockers, with an 81% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers 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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