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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons matchup.
The West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Optus Stadium on Saturday, starting at 5:35AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Demons as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Melbourne-West Coast game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Demons are more likely to win, while the Eagles have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Demons vs. Eagles predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's AFL game between the Demons and Eagles 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Demons a 67% chance of beating the Eagles.
According to our model, the Eagles (+12.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Melbourne vs. West Coast Odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Demons | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -213 | +170 |
| Line (Spread) | -12.5 (-115) | +12.5 (-115) |
| Total | o162.5 (-115) | u162.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Eagles vs. Demons Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rules football action between the Eagles and Demons at Optus Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:35AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Demons vs. West Coast Eagles
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time: 5:35AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
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Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Demons vs. Eagles matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Melbourne vs. West Coast picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Demons, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Eagles on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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