West Coast vs Richmond Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2023

Last updated: Jul 15, 2023, 1:55PM | Published: Jul 9, 2023, 2:15PM

West Coast plays the favoured Richmond in AFL Round 18 action at Optus Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 4:40pm AEST.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for West Coast vs Richmond, plus the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips, are featured in this article.

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Who Will Win: West Coast vs Richmond

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's West Coast-Richmond AFL match 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Tigers a 91% chance of winning against the Eagles in Round 18 of the 2023 AFL season.

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West Coast vs Richmond: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Optus Stadium are shown here:

Head to Head: West Coast $8.00, Richmond $1.13
Line: West Coast +41.5 ($1.90), Richmond -41.5 ($1.88)
Total (Over/Under 174.5 Points): Over $1.89, Under $2.04

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

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has West Coast at $8.00 and Richmond at $1.13.

The Eagles are 41.5-point underdogs against the Tigers, with odds of $1.90 currently available at Betfair.

For the favourite Tigers (-41.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.88.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 174.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.89 and odds for the Under at $2.04.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Eagles (+41.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 174.5 points has a 55% chance of staying Under.

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West Coast vs Richmond: Best Bets

Head to Head: Richmond at $1.13 with Betfair (91% probability)
Line: West Coast +41.5 at $1.90 with Betfair (56% probability)
Total Points: Under 174.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥

If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across all sports.

Our West Coast vs Richmond best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.

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West Coast vs Richmond: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for West Coast vs Richmond at Optus Stadium this Sunday has Richmond winning 104-67.

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 West Coast vs Richmond on Sunday, including pre-match predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

West Coast vs Richmond: Goal Kickers

Looking for West Coast vs Richmond goalscorer tips? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Richmond's Jack Riewoldt is the most likely player to kick the first goal in West Coast vs Richmond.

Riewoldt has a 9.5% chance of kicking the first goal at Optus Stadium, while the Tigers star has a 93.6% chance of kicking a goal at any time during the game.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

West Coast

Oscar Allen: 7.1% probability
Jack Darling: 5.5% probability
Jamie Cripps: 4.3% probability
Jack Petruccelle: 3.0% probability
Tim Kelly: 2.7% probability

Richmond

Jack Riewoldt: 9.5% probability
Dustin Martin: 7.6% probability
Shai Bolton: 6.8% probability
Tim Taranto: 4.3% probability
Maurice Rioli: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Kicker Tips

West Coast

Oscar Allen: 89.6% probability
Jack Darling: 81.1% probability
Jamie Cripps: 73.3% probability
Jack Petruccelle: 58.0% probability
Tim Kelly: 49.9% probability

Richmond

Jack Riewoldt: 93.6% probability
Dustin Martin: 88.8% probability
Shai Bolton: 87.9% probability
Tim Taranto: 71.8% probability
Maurice Rioli: 67.5% probability

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the West Coast vs Richmond match at Optus Stadium.

As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips on every AFL match, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

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West Coast vs Richmond: Preview

The AFL Round 18 clash between the Eagles and Tigers at Optus Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday.

Teams: West Coast vs Richmond
Date: Sunday 16 July 2023
Time: 4:40pm AEST
Venue: Optus Stadium

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

Our predictions for West Coast vs Richmond have been made thanks to 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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