Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs Predictions

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We have Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs predictions for AFL Round 24 on Saturday, August 22 at 4:15pm at the MCG.

A top 4 spot is on the line for Melbourne, who are favourites to beat the Bulldogs on Saturday.

Best Bet

Melbourne -16.5 @ $1.90

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There is a lot at stake for Melbourne, who can move significantly up the AFL ladder with a win, but a loss sees them outside the top 4.

The Demons have won 10 of their last 11 matches at the MCG, so that’s in their favour, and they come off three consecutive wins over Gold Coast, Fremantle, and Port Adelaide, with the win over Fremantle being a standout victory.

They have been one of the most impressive teams over the last five weeks, and we can’t see them being beaten by a Bulldogs team who will play in the Wild Card round regardless of Saturday’s result, so this is a much bigger game for Melbourne.

We have them winning and covering the -16.5 spread, which could move throughout the week to a higher number.

Same Game Multi

Melbourne -16.5, Kysaiah Pickett 2+ Goals, Bayley Fritsch 3+ Goals, Total Points Over 182.5 @ $9.25

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We often include Kysaiah Pickett and Bayley Fritsch in our AFL SGM picks, and with good reason. They’re quality players for Melbourne, and they should have big games on Saturday.

Pickett’s form has been mixed over the last few weeks, but he kicked two goals against Fremantle, and he’ll want to hit his straps before the finals. Fritsch kicked four goals last week against Port Adelaide, and he’s playing well with 11 goals in his last four games.

The last seven matches between Melbourne and Western Bulldogs have gone over, so we’re including over 182.5 points in our AFL same game multi bet.

Best Value Bet

Bailey Laurie @ $3.70

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Melbourne has another player who can kick goals with Bailey Laurie, who has five goals in his last two games.

He’s playing his best footy close to the finals, which is good news for the Demons, and with a big score expected against the Bulldogs, he’ll get his chance to score.

We’re loving the $3.70 odds for 2+ goals given his recent form, and he’s our AFL value bet of the game.

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