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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Hawthorn Hawks vs Melbourne Demons predictions for AFL Friday.
AFL action continues on Friday at 11:15 PM ET as the Melbourne Demons lock horns with the Hawthorn Hawks at York Park.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Hawks as the most likely winner of the Demons vs. Hawks game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Hawks vs. Demons prediction: Who will win Round 17 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's AFL game between the Demons and Hawks, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Hawks a 68.4% chance of beating the Demons.
Melbourne vs. Hawthorn odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Demons | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +185 | -233 |
| Line (Spread) | +17.5 (-115) | -17.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Demons vs. Hawks 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 | Melbourne +17.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Hawks | -233 |
According to our best AFL bets, the top play to make on this game is Melbourne +17.5.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Hawks vs. Demons game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football matchup between the Hawks and Demons at York Park is scheduled to start at 11:15 PM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Demons vs. Hawthorn Hawks
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 11:15 PM ET/8:15PM PT
- Venue: York 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 Hawks, with a 68.4% win probability, will likely beat the Demons in Friday'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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