West Coast vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 3:33AM | Published: Apr 27, 2025, 11:45PM
West Coast will sqaure off with the favoured Melbourne in AFL Round 8 action at Optus Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the West Coast vs Melbourne game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's West Coast vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 72% chance of defeating the Eagles in Round 8 of the 2025 AFL season.
West Coast vs Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Optus Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: West Coast $3.00, Melbourne $1.40
- Line: West Coast +15.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -15.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 161.5 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 West Coast at $3.00 and Melbourne at $1.40.
The Eagles are listed as 15.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Demons (-15.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 161.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both West Coast and Melbourne have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 161.5-point over/under is expected to go over 77% of the time.
West Coast vs Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Melbourne at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Melbourne -15.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 161.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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West Coast vs Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for West Coast vs Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Saturday is Melbourne winning 96-80.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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West Coast vs Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 8 clash between the Eagles and Demons at Optus Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: West Coast vs Melbourne
- Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
- Time: 7:35pm AEST
- Venue: Optus Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our West Coast vs Melbourne predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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