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Essendon Bombers vs. St Kilda Saints prediction: Saints predicted to win Friday's AFL Round 23 matchup [8/15/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints matchup.
The Essendon Bombers will face the favored St Kilda Saints in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, beginning at 5:20AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Saints as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Saints vs. Bombers predictions page.
Bombers vs. Saints prediction: Who will win Round 23 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's AFL game between the Saints and Bombers 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Saints an 86% chance of beating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Saints (-29.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 165.5- over/under has a 56% chance of staying under.
St Kilda vs. Essendon odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Saints | Bombers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -667 | +400 |
| Line (Spread) | -29.5 (-115) | +29.5 (-115) |
| Total | o165.5 (-115) | u165.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bombers vs. Saints game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football action between the Bombers and Saints at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:20AM ET.
- Who: St Kilda Saints vs. Essendon Bombers
- Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Time: 5:20AM ET/2:20AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Saints vs. Bombers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Saints, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Friday.
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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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