Storm vs Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - NRL Round 25, 2025
Last updated: Aug 22, 2025, 10:05AM | Published: Aug 15, 2025, 1:06AM
The Storm will face the Bulldogs in NRL Round 25 action at AAMI Park on Friday, with kick-off at 8:00pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Storm vs Bulldogs game, along with the latest betting odds and try scorer tips.
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 leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Storm a 66% chance of defeating the Bulldogs in Round 25 of the 2025 NRL season.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's NRL clash at AAMI Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Storm $1.45, Bulldogs $2.85
- Line: Storm -6.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 40.5 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 $1.45 and the Bulldogs at $2.85.
The Storm are 6.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bulldogs (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 40.5 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 (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 40.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $2.85 with Bet365
- Line: Bulldogs +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 40.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Storm vs Bulldogs betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
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-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Storm vs Bulldogs at AAMI Park on Friday is the Storm winning 22-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Storm vs Bulldogs match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Storm vs Bulldogs: Try Scorers
Looking for Storm vs Bulldogs try scorers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, the Storm's Xavier Coates is the most likely player to score the first try in Melbourne vs Canterbury.
Coates has a 9.4% chance of scoring the first try at AAMI Park, while the Storm star has a 47.4% chance of scoring a try at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first try scorer and anytime try scorer probabilities.
First Try Scorer Tips
Melbourne Storm
- Xavier Coates: 9.4% probability
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 7.8% probability
- Grant Anderson: 7.1% probability
- Eliesa Katoa: 5.0% probability
- Harry Grant: 4.3% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 6.0% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 5.6% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 4.4% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 4.4% probability
- Jacob Preston: 3.7% probability
Anytime Try Scorer Tips
Melbourne Storm
- Xavier Coates: 47.4% probability
- Ryan Papenhuyzen: 41.8% probability
- Grant Anderson: 36.3% probability
- Eliesa Katoa: 28.4% probability
- Harry Grant: 26.3% probability
Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jacob Kiraz: 34.7% probability
- Marcelo Montoya: 32.4% probability
- Bronson Xerri: 27.5% probability
- Stephen Crichton: 25.4% probability
- Jacob Preston: 22.6% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Storm vs Bulldogs match.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NRL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Storm vs Bulldogs: Essential Details
The NRL Round 25 clash between the Storm and Bulldogs at AAMI Park is scheduled to commence at 8:00pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Melbourne Storm vs Canterbury Bulldogs
- Date: Friday 22 August 2025
- Kick-off: 8:00pm AEST
- Location: AAMI Park
All dates and times mentioned 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, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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