North Melbourne vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 2, 2025
Mar 17, 2025, 4:57AM
North Melbourne will face the favoured Melbourne in AFL Round 2 action at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 3:20pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the North Melbourne vs Melbourne game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's North Melbourne vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 66% chance of defeating the Kangaroos in Round 2 of the 2025 AFL season.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: North Melbourne $3.35, Melbourne $1.33
- Line: North Melbourne +19.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -19.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 173.5 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 North Melbourne at $3.35 and Melbourne at $1.33.
The Kangaroos are 19.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Demons (-19.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 173.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kangaroos (+19.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 173.5-point over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: North Melbourne at $3.35 with Bet365
- Line: N Melbourne +19.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 173.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our North Melbourne vs Melbourne predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Demons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kangaroos to win is our recommended option because of the 4.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for North Melbourne vs Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday is Melbourne winning 93-82.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the North Melbourne vs Melbourne match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the North Melbourne vs Melbourne match.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every AFL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 2 clash between the Kangaroos and Demons at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:20pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: North Melbourne vs Melbourne
- Date: Sunday 23 March 2025
- Time: 3:20pm AEDT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our North Melbourne vs Melbourne predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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