West Coast vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026, 7:10AM | Published: Mar 16, 2026, 5:58AM
West Coast will take on the favoured North Melbourne in AFL Round 2 action at Optus Stadium on Sunday, starting at 6:10pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the West Coast vs North Melbourne game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's West Coast vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kangaroos a 64% chance of defeating the Eagles at Optus Stadium.
West Coast vs North Melbourne: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Optus Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: West Coast $2.70, North Melbourne $1.47
- Line: West Coast +13.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne -13.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 183.5 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 $2.70 and North Melbourne at $1.47.
The Eagles are listed as 13.5-point underdogs against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Kangaroos (-13.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 183.5 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 Eagles (+13.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 183.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
West Coast vs North Melbourne: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: West Coast at $2.70 with Bet365
- Line: West Coast +13.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 183.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's West Coast vs North Melbourne best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Kangaroos have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Eagles to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
West Coast vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for West Coast vs North Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Sunday is North Melbourne winning 96-83.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the West Coast vs North Melbourne match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the West Coast vs North Melbourne match.
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West Coast vs North Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 2 clash between the Eagles and Kangaroos at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:10pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: West Coast vs North Melbourne
- Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
- Time: 6:10pm AEDT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our West Coast vs North Melbourne predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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