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AFL
MCG, Melbourne
Outdoor
Sat 13 Jun 2026, 1:15 PM AEST
Essendon Bombers
VS
Melbourne Demons

Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 18 markets for Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons and backs Essendon Bombers 29.5 hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $191.

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Game markets graded
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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Essendon Bombers
with a 29.5-point head start
Essendon Bombers 29.5 Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$19.09Best price-110
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win64.8%
The price says52.4%

The model graded 18 markets for Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons (AFL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $191 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 13 Jun 2026, 1:15 PM AEST at MCG.

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The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Spread Essendon Bombers 29.5 High65% chance -110
Spread Members only High64% chance Members
Total Points Members only High61% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Long-shot28% chance Members
Disposals × 7 props Highup to 94% Members
Goals × 4 props Highup to 95% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Essendon Bombers and Melbourne Demons last met on Sat 13 Jun 2026: Melbourne Demons won 95-50. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every AFL game priced right now.

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Game picks

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Bombers

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Demons

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Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons: Wet or windy conditions tend to lower AFL scoring, though live conditions for this exact fixture aren't wired in here yet, and player availability isn't tracked for AFL on this page.
FactorThis fixture
Match conditionsWet weather slows AFL scoring and lifts the value of contested-ball sides, but live per-fixture conditions aren't joined to this page yet.

General rule: wet weather lowers AFL scoring and rewards contested-ball and defensive sides, while a late out among key forwards or midfielders reshapes a team's scoring spread.

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Player props

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Kysaiah Pickett Melbourne Disposals
Max Gawn Melbourne Disposals
Jake Melksham Melbourne Goals
Archie Roberts Essendon Disposals
Nate Caddy Essendon Goals

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Essendon Bombers @ Melbourne Demons — what the model found

Our model graded 18 betting markets for Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Demons — 7 on the game itself and 11 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 18 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Essendon Bombers @ Melbourne Demons — model preview

Winning bets for Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers? We break down odds and insights. Includes analysis on key players like Mason Redman. Explore AFL predictions, AFL game picks, betting preview, Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers stats and odds.

Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers : Over 158.5 Total Points (-111)

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When Melbourne Demons clash with Essendon Bombers at the iconic MCG, the stage is set for a high-scoring affair. The Demons, averaging 97.6 points in their last five home games, are a scoring machine at the 'G. Essendon, despite a slightly lower away average of 73.2 points, has been facing teams with tighter defenses. With the Bombers' recent form improving and the Demons' attacking prowess on home turf, expect a fireworks display. Melbourne's average of 90 points against stronger sides and Essendon's ability to score on the road suggest a total points bonanza. The Over 158.5 bet looks tantalizing, backed by solid recent scoring trends and the potential for both teams to kick through the big sticks with flair.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons in the AFL. You may also see this matchup written as Bombers vs Demons, or as Demons vs Bombers. The most recent game between them was Saturday 13 June 2026 at MCG. The model has generated 7 game picks and 11 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your AFL betting strategy for this matchup.

Essendon Bombers vs Melbourne Demons head-to-head record

Final scores · 2 meetings on record
Even at 1–1 across the last 2 meetings

Last meeting: Sat 13 Jun 2026, Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Demons: Melbourne Demons won 95-50.

DateGameScoreWinner
13 Jun 2026Essendon Bombers @ Melbourne Demons95–50Melbourne Demons
11 Apr 2026Melbourne Demons @ Essendon Bombers113–68Essendon Bombers
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