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Port Adelaide Power vs. Western Bulldogs prediction: Why Power are favored to win Friday's AFL Round 9 matchup [5/8/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Port Adelaide Power vs Western Bulldogs predictions for AFL Friday.
The Port Adelaide Power and Western Bulldogs are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Adelaide Oval on Friday, starting at 6:10 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model projects the Power as the most likely winner of the Bulldogs vs. Power game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Power vs. Bulldogs prediction: Who will win Round 9 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, 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 currently gives the Power a 52% chance of defeating the Bulldogs.
According to our model, the Bulldogs (+2.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 177.5 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) | -105 | -125 |
| Line (Spread) | +2.5 (-115) | -2.5 (-115) |
| Total | o177.5 (-115) | u177.5 (-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 available 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 +2.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Power | -125 |
| Total | Under 177.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bulldogs +2.5 at the spread.
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 matchup 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
The AFL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with fans highlighting the high-octane 360-degree nature of the sport as a top reason to follow it.
Conclusion
We predict the Power, with a 52% 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.
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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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