Bulldogs vs Storm Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 12, 2026
Last updated: May 22, 2026, 9:57AM | Published: May 18, 2026, 2:05AM
The Bulldogs will sqaure off with the Storm in NRL Round 12 action at Stadium Australia on Friday, starting at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Bulldogs vs Storm game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Canterbury vs Melbourne NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bulldogs a 59% chance of winning against the Storm at Stadium Australia.
Bulldogs vs Storm: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at Stadium Australia are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bulldogs $1.74, Storm $2.01
- Line: Bulldogs -2.5 ($1.91), Storm +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bulldogs at $1.74 and the Storm at $2.01.
The Bulldogs are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Storm, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Storm (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulldogs (-2.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 47.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 58% of the time.
Bulldogs vs Storm: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Bulldogs vs Storm betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Bulldogs vs Storm: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bulldogs vs Storm at Stadium Australia on Friday is the Bulldogs winning 24-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Bulldogs vs Storm match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bulldogs vs Storm: Try Scorers
Searching for Bulldogs vs Storm try scorers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Storm's Will Warbrick is the most likely player to score the first try in Canterbury vs Melbourne.
Warbrick has a 7.7% chance of scoring the first try at Stadium Australia, while the Storm star has a 47.1% chance of scoring a try at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the full list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jethro Rinakama: 7.1% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 5.6% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 5.4% probability
- Jacob Preston: 5.3% probability
- Jacob Kiraz: 4.8% probability
Melbourne Storm
- Will Warbrick: 7.7% probability
- Moses Leo: 6.5% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 6.3% probability
- Jahrome Hughes: 4.3% probability
- Nick Meaney: 3.2% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jethro Rinakama: 42.6% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 37.2% probability
- Jacob Preston: 35.9% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 35.8% probability
- Jacob Kiraz: 32.1% probability
Melbourne Storm
- Will Warbrick: 47.1% probability
- Moses Leo: 40.2% probability
- Sualauvi Faalogo: 39.8% probability
- Jahrome Hughes: 29.2% probability
- Nick Meaney: 24.4% probability
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Bulldogs vs Storm: Essential Details
The NRL Round 12 clash between the Bulldogs and Storm at Stadium Australia is scheduled to begin at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Canterbury Bulldogs vs Melbourne Storm
- Date: Friday 22 May 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: Stadium Australia
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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