Melbourne vs Bulldogs Prediction and Odds - AFL Round 1, 2023
Mar 16, 2023, 1:01AM
Melbourne squares off with the Western Bulldogs in AFL Round 1 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, commencing at 7:25pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Melbourne vs Western, as well as the latest betting odds, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Melbourne vs Bulldogs
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Melbourne-Bulldogs AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bulldogs a 51% chance of winning against the Demons in Round 1 of the 2023 AFL season.
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Melbourne vs Bulldogs Best Odds
The current Betfair betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed here:
- Head to Head: Melbourne $1.84, Bulldogs $2.18
- Line: Melbourne -8.5 ($2.10), Bulldogs +8.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 170.5 Points): Over $1.88, Under $2.02
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has Melbourne to win at $1.84 and Bulldogs to win at $2.18.
The Demons are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Bulldogs, with odds of $2.10 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Bulldogs (+8.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for Demons vs Bulldogs sits at 170.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bulldogs (+8.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 170.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Melbourne vs Bulldogs AFL Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $2.18 with Betfair (51% probability) 🔥
- Line: Bulldogs +8.5 at $1.71 with Betfair (63% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 170.5 at $2.02 with Betfair
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Stats Insider's Demons vs Bulldogs best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 170.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.
Melbourne vs Western Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Demons vs Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday has the Bulldogs winning 86-85.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Melbourne vs Bulldogs on Saturday, including pre-match predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Melbourne vs Bulldogs match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Melbourne vs Western AFL 2023
The AFL Round 1 clash between the Demons and Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 7:25pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Game: Melbourne vs Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday 18 March 2023
- Time: 7:25pm AEDT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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