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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Melbourne Demons predictions for AFL Saturday.
The North Melbourne Kangaroos will square off with the favored Melbourne Demons in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, starting at 2:15 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Demons as the most likely winner of the Demons vs. Kangaroos game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Kangaroos vs. Demons prediction: Who will win Round 19 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's AFL game between the Demons and Kangaroos, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Demons a 68.6% chance of beating the Kangaroos.
According to our model, the Kangaroos (+16.5) have a 52.6% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 185.5 points has a 51.3% chance of staying under,.
Melbourne vs. North Melbourne odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Demons | Kangaroos |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -244 | +190 |
| Line (Spread) | -16.5 (-115) | +16.5 (-115) |
| Total | o185.5 (-115) | u185.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Demons vs. Kangaroos 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 | Kangaroos +16.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Demons | -244 |
| Total | Under 185.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kangaroos +16.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kangaroos vs. Demons game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football action between the Kangaroos and Demons at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 2:15 AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Demons vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 2:15 AM ET/11:15PM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Demons, with a 68.6% win probability, will likely beat the Kangaroos in Saturday's AFL matchup.
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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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