West Coast vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2025
Last updated: May 3, 2025, 9:35AM | 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, starting at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the West Coast vs Melbourne game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's West Coast vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 67% chance of defeating the Eagles at Optus Stadium.
West Coast vs Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Optus Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: West Coast $2.75, Melbourne $1.48
- Line: West Coast +12.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 162.5 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 $2.75 and Melbourne at $1.48.
The Eagles are 12.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Demons (-12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 162.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Eagles (+12.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 162.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
West Coast vs Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Melbourne at $1.48 with Bet365
- Line: West Coast +12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 162.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's West Coast vs Melbourne best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
West Coast vs Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for West Coast vs Melbourne at Optus Stadium this Saturday is Melbourne winning 86-74.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the West Coast vs Melbourne match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the West Coast vs Melbourne game.
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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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our West Coast vs Melbourne predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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