North Melbourne vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 2, 2025
Mar 17, 2025, 4:57AM
North Melbourne will take on 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?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's North Melbourne vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 63% chance of winning against the Kangaroos in Round 2 of the 2025 AFL season.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: North Melbourne $3.10, Melbourne $1.40
- Line: North Melbourne +16.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -16.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 176.5 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 $3.10 and Melbourne at $1.40.
The Kangaroos are listed as 16.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Demons (-16.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 176.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kangaroos (+16.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 176.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: North Melbourne at $3.10 with Bet365
- Line: N Melbourne +16.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 176.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Demons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kangaroos to win is our recommended option because of the 5.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for North Melbourne vs Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday is Melbourne winning 91-82.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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North Melbourne vs Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 2 clash between the Kangaroos and Demons at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our North Melbourne vs Melbourne predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of experienced 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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