Gold Coast vs Melbourne: Prediction and Odds - AFL Round 8, 2023

Gold Coast takes on the favoured Melbourne in AFL Round 8 action at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 4:35pm AEST.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for Gold Coast vs Melbourne, plus the latest betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win? Gold Coast vs Melbourne

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Gold Coast-Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 79% chance of beating the Suns at Metricon Stadium.

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Gold Coast vs Melbourne: AFL Odds

The current Betfair betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Metricon Stadium are listed here:

• Head to Head: Gold Coast $3.50, Melbourne $1.39
• Line: Gold Coast +19.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -19.5 ($2.06)
• Total (Over/Under 167.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.06

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has Gold Coast to win at $3.50 and Melbourne to win at $1.39.

The Suns are listed as 19.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Demons (-19.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.06.

The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 167.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.06.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Demons (-19.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 167.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Gold Coast vs Melbourne: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Melbourne at $1.39 with Betfair (79% probability) 🔥
• Line: Melbourne -19.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (53% probability) 🔥
• Total Points: Under 167.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (0.8% edge)

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These Gold Coast vs Melbourne predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 167.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.06) that are available from Betfair.

Gold Coast vs Melbourne Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Gold Coast vs Melbourne at Metricon Stadium on Saturday has Melbourne winning 94-73.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Stats Insider has full coverage of Gold Coast vs Melbourne on Saturday, including pre-match predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Gold Coast vs Melbourne game at Metricon Stadium.

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Gold Coast vs Melbourne: AFL 2023 Preview

The AFL Round 8 clash between the Suns and Demons at Metricon Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:35pm AEST on Saturday.

• Game: Gold Coast vs Melbourne
• Date: Saturday 6 May 2023
• Time: 4:35pm AEST
• Venue: Metricon Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

Our tips for Gold Coast vs Melbourne are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, resulting in reliable and accurate AFL predictions to help you make informed decisions.

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