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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Richmond Tigers predictions for AFL Saturday.
The North Melbourne Kangaroos will take on the Richmond Tigers in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, starting at 11:10 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Kangaroos as the most likely winner of the Tigers vs. Kangaroos game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Kangaroos vs. Tigers prediction: Who will win Round 6 game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Tigers and Kangaroos, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Kangaroos a 77% chance of defeating the Tigers.
According to our model, the Tigers (+29.5) have a 59% chance of covering the spread, while the 181.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Richmond vs. North Melbourne odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tigers | Kangaroos |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +340 | -500 |
| Line (Spread) | +29.5 (-115) | -29.5 (-115) |
| Total | o181.5 (-115) | u181.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Tigers 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. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tigers +29.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Tigers | +340 |
| Total | Under 181.5 | -115 |
According to our best AFL bets, the top play to make on this game is Tigers +29.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kangaroos vs. Tigers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football matchup between the Kangaroos and Tigers at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11:10 PM ET.
- Who: Richmond Tigers vs. North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 11:10 PM ET/8:10PM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Kangaroos, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Tigers 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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