Storm vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Finals Week 1 2025
Last updated: Sep 8, 2025, 6:25AM | Published: Sep 8, 2025, 12:11AM
The Storm will face the Bulldogs in NRL Finals Week 1 action at AAMI Park on Friday, beginning at 7:50pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Storm vs Bulldogs game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Melbourne vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Storm a 62% chance of beating the Bulldogs in the first week of NRL finals.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at AAMI Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Storm $1.50, Bulldogs $2.60
- Line: Storm -4.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 38.5 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 Storm at $1.50 and the Bulldogs at $2.60.
The Storm are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulldogs (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 38.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bulldogs (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 38.5-point over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $2.60 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 38.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Storm vs Bulldogs predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Storm have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bulldogs to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Storm vs Bulldogs at AAMI Park on Friday is the Storm winning 22-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Storm vs Bulldogs match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Storm vs Bulldogs match.
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Storm vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Finals clash between the Storm and Bulldogs at AAMI Park is scheduled to start at 7:50pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday 12 September 2025
- Kick-off: 7:50pm AEST
- Location: AAMI Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
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