Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers Picks & Predictions

On Monday 17 August 2026, Essendon Bombers play Port Adelaide Power in the AFL. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power: Over 40.5 team_totals_h1, priced at -111 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power: Over 40.5 team_totals_h1 (-111)

Alright, footy fans, let's dive into this juicy AFL matchup between the Essendon Bombers and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium. The Bombers are firing up at home, averaging a solid 46.8 Inside50s and 20 shots at goal in their last 5 home games. Their hunger for goals has seen them snag an average of 9.8 major scores per game, totaling 65.8 points on average. Meanwhile, Port Adelaide's defense has been leaky on the road, conceding an average of 103.6 points in their last 5 away games and a whopping 118.4 points overall. With Essendon's attacking prowess and Port's defensive vulnerabilities, the stage is set for a high-scoring affair. So, backing the Bombers to go over 40.5 points in the first half seems like a smart play for punters looking to snag a win on this clash.

That is how our model reads Essendon Bombers v Port Adelaide Power. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.