Gold Coast Suns vs. Melbourne Demons prediction: Demons favored to win Sunday's AFL Round 21 matchup [8/2/2026]
Get Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne Demons predictions for AFL Sunday.
AFL action continues on Sunday at 1:15 AM ET as the Melbourne Demons lock horns with the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium.
Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Demons as the most likely winner in this Demons vs. Suns prediction.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Suns vs. Demons prediction: Who will win Round 21 game?
Our independent predictive model gives the Demons a 53.2% chance of defeating the Suns.
According to our model, the Demons (-1.5) have a 55.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 184.5-point over/under has a 52.0% chance of staying under,.
Melbourne vs. Gold Coast odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Demons | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -115 | -115 |
| Line (Spread) | -1.5 (-105) | +1.5 (-120) |
| Total | o184.5 (-115) | u184.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Demons vs. Suns 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 -1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Demons | -115 |
| Total | Under 184.5 | -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.
Suns vs. Demons game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rules football game between the Suns and Demons at Metricon Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:15 AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Demons vs. Gold Coast Suns
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 1:15 AM ET/10:15PM PT
- Venue: Metricon Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Demons, with a 53.2% win probability, will likely beat the Suns in Sunday's AFL matchup.
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