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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers matchup.
The Melbourne Demons will square off with the Richmond Tigers in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, beginning at 5:30AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Demons as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Richmond-Melbourne game 10,000 times," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Demons with a win probability of 78% and the Tigers with 22%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Tigers vs. Demons predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's AFL game between the Tigers and Demons 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Demons a 78% chance of beating the Tigers.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Tigers and Demons each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5- over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 8:44AM, Apr 24
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Richmond vs. Melbourne Odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Tigers | Demons |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +260 | -345 |
| Line (Spread) | +21.5 (-115) | -21.5 (-115) |
| Total | o171.5 (-115) | u171.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Demons vs. Tigers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football game between the Demons and Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to start at 5:30AM ET.
- Who: Richmond Tigers vs. Melbourne Demons
- Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Time: 5:30AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Tigers vs. Demons matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Richmond vs. Melbourne picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Demons, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat the Tigers on Thursday.
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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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