Melbourne Demons vs. Fremantle Dockers prediction: Why Dockers are favored to win Friday's AFL Round 22 matchup [8/7/2026]
Get Melbourne Demons vs Fremantle Dockers predictions for AFL Friday.
The Melbourne Demons and Fremantle Dockers are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, starting at 11:15 PM ET.
Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Dockers as the most likely winner in this Dockers vs. Demons prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Demons vs. Dockers prediction: Who will win Round 22 game?
Our independent predictive model gives the Dockers a 62.6% chance of defeating the Demons.
According to our model, the Demons (+13.5) have a 54.7% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 173.5 points has a 51.4% chance of staying under,.
Fremantle vs. Melbourne odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dockers | Demons |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -200 | +155 |
| Line (Spread) | -13.5 (-115) | +13.5 (-115) |
| Total | o173.5 (-115) | u173.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dockers 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 in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Demons +13.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Demons | +155 |
| Total | Under 173.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Demons +13.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Demons vs. Dockers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Demons and Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 11:15 PM ET.
- Who: Fremantle Dockers vs. Melbourne Demons
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Time: 11:15 PM ET/8:15PM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Conclusion
We predict the Dockers, with a 62.6% win probability, will likely beat the Demons in Friday's AFL matchup.
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