North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 9:30AM | Published: Jun 30, 2025, 2:55AM
North Melbourne will face the favoured Western Bulldogs in AFL Round 17 action at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 94% chance of defeating the Kangaroos in Round 17 of the 2025 AFL season.
North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: North Melbourne $13.00, Bulldogs $1.04
- Line: North Melbourne +52.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs -52.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 181.5 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 $13.00 and the Bulldogs at $1.04.
The Kangaroos are 52.5-point underdogs against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bulldogs (-52.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 181.5 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 (+52.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 181.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: North Melbourne at $13.00 with Bet365
- Line: N Melbourne +52.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 181.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Our North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Bulldogs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kangaroos to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium on Thursday is the Bulldogs winning 111-67.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs: Essential Details
The AFL Round 17 clash between the Kangaroos and Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
- Date: Thursday 3 July 2025
- Time: 7:30pm AEST
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our North Melbourne vs Bulldogs predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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