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Read Article Melbourne Demons vs. GWS Giants prediction: Why Demons are favored to win Sunday's AFL Round 12 matchup [5/31/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants predictions for AFL Sunday.
The Melbourne Demons and GWS Giants will lock horns in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Traeger Park on Sunday, starting at 1:15 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model projects the Demons as the most likely winner of the Giants vs. Demons game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Demons vs. Giants prediction: Who will win Round 12 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's AFL matchup between the Giants and Demons, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Demons a 55% chance of defeating the Giants.
According to our model, the Demons (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 187.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
GWS vs. Melbourne odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Giants | Demons |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -110 | -115 |
| Line (Spread) | +1.5 (-120) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Total | o187.5 (-115) | u187.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Giants vs. Demons picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Demons -1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Demons | -115 |
| Total | Under 187.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Demons -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Demons vs. Giants game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rules football matchup between the Demons and Giants at Traeger Park is scheduled to commence at 1:15 AM ET.
- Who: GWS Giants vs. Melbourne Demons
- Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Time: 1:15 AM ET/10:15PM PT
- Venue: Traeger Park
The AFL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with fans highlighting the high-octane 360-degree nature of the sport as a top reason to follow it.
Conclusion
We predict the Demons, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Giants in Sunday's AFL matchup.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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