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Melbourne Demons
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North Melbourne Kangaroos

Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Picks & Predictions

Model updated Aug 22, 4:53PM UTC

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AFL
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Outdoor
Sat 18 Jul 2026, 6:15AM
20
Game markets graded
17
Props graded
62.5%
Historical Hit Rate
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first
Over 47.5 Team Total Points H1 -112

The model graded 37 markets for Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos (AFL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $189 if it lands. Picks on this matchup have hit 62.5% across 32 settled results. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 18 Jul 2026, 6:15AM at Marvel Stadium.

Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win65.4%
The price says52.9%
Best price-112
The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Team Total Points H1 Over 47.5 High65% chance -112
Team Total Points H1 High63% chance
Team Total Points H1 High61% chance
Spread Lean60% chance
Spread Lean58% chance
Spread Lean56% chance
Spread Lean54% chance
Spread Q2 Lean55% chance
Spread Q4 Lean55% chance
Disposals × 11 props Highup to 77%
Goals × 6 props Highup to 91%
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
This game is done — from the model’s graded calls on this game
Melbourne Demons -14.5 · $100 returned $191

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Game picks

GOOD PRICE in green
Team Total Points H1
Over
49.5
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Who's out

Injuries & availability

Demons

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Kangaroos

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Weather & availability impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos: 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.

Live per-fixture AFL conditions aren't joined to this page yet — the note above is a general conditions rule, not this exact game's forecast.

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Player props

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PlayerTeamStat
Jy Simpkin North Melbourne Disposals
Caleb Daniel North Melbourne Disposals
Koltyn Tholstrup Melbourne Disposals
Harry Sharp Melbourne Disposals
Harvey Langford Melbourne Goals

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Melbourne Demons @ North Melbourne Kangaroos — what the model found

Our model graded 37 betting markets for Melbourne Demons at North Melbourne Kangaroos — 20 on the game itself and 17 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

20
Game markets graded
17
Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 37 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Melbourne Demons @ North Melbourne Kangaroos — model preview

Deep dive into North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Melbourne Demons. Find value betting opportunities. Includes analysis on key players like Koltyn Tholstrup. Check out AFL predictions, AFL game picks, betting preview, North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Melbourne Demons stats and odds.

Koltyn Tholstrup (Melbourne) Over 13.5 Disposals (-227)

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When it comes to backing a player prop bet, Koltyn Tholstrup is the man to watch in the upcoming clash against North Melbourne. With his recent form showing an average of 15.4 disposals over his last five away games, Tholstrup has been a key figure in Melbourne's midfield. His ability to find the footy with an average of 11 kicks and 4.4 handballs per game demonstrates his impact around the ground. Moreover, his disposal efficiency of 74.3% underlines his composure under pressure. Facing an opponent where he has historically averaged 8.5 disposals, Tholstrup is poised to exceed the line of 13.5 disposals. With a solid hit rate and a recent streak of consistency, the smart play here is to back Tholstrup to continue his midfield dominance and surpass the 13.5 disposals mark at Marvel Stadium.

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Track record for this matchup

Logged & graded
32
Total Picks
62.5%
Hit Rate

Hit rate is how often the pick landed — not profit; favourites can win often and still lose money.

DateMarketPickResult
18 Jul 26 Spread Melbourne Demons -14.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Spread Q2 Melbourne Demons -3.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Spread Q3 Melbourne Demons -3.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Spread Q4 Melbourne Demons -3.5 ✗ MISS
18 Jul 26 Total Points Q1 Under 44.5 ✗ MISS
18 Jul 26 Total Points Q2 Under 43.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Total Points Q3 Under 45.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Total Points Q4 Under 43.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Total Points H1 Under 88.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Total Points H2 Under 89.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Team Total Points Q1 Over 23.5 ✓ HIT
18 Jul 26 Team Total Points Q1 Under 20.5 ✗ MISS
18 Jul 26 Team Total Points H1 Over 47.5 ✗ MISS
18 Jul 26 Team Total Points H1 Under 40.5 ✗ MISS
18 Jul 26 Total Points Q1 Under 45.5 ✗ MISS

About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos in the AFL. You may also see this matchup written as Demons vs Kangaroos, or as Kangaroos vs Demons. The most recent game between them was Saturday 18 July 2026 at Marvel Stadium. The model has generated 20 game picks and 17 player props for this matchup. The model has recorded a hit rate of 62.5% on tracked picks between these two teams. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your AFL betting strategy for this matchup.

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