Storm vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Finals Week 1 2025

The Storm will sqaure off with the Bulldogs in NRL Finals Week 1 action at AAMI Park on Friday, starting at 7:50pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Storm vs Bulldogs game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Melbourne vs Canterbury NRL match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Storm a 62% chance of beating the Bulldogs in the first week of NRL finals.

Storm vs Bulldogs: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at AAMI Park are shown here:

• Head to Head: Storm $1.47, Bulldogs $2.70
• Line: Storm -5.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs +5.5 ($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 $1.47 and the Bulldogs at $2.70.

The Storm are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Bulldogs (+5.5) 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 analytics model, the Bulldogs (+5.5) 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: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Bulldogs at $2.70 with Bet365
• Line: Bulldogs +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 38.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Storm vs Bulldogs best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter 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.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Storm vs Bulldogs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Storm vs Bulldogs at AAMI Park this 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 live win probabilitiestips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Storm vs Bulldogs game.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NRL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Storm vs Bulldogs: Essential Details

The NRL Finals clash between the Storm and Bulldogs at AAMI Park is scheduled to begin 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Storm vs Bulldogs predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our rugby league tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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