West Coast vs. North Melbourne Predictions – AFL Round 2 2026

We have West Coast vs. North Melbourne predictions for AFL Round 2 on Sunday, March 22 at 6:10pm at Optus Stadium.

There is more intrigue than usual for a West Coast vs. North Melbourne game, with Kangaroos fans excited for what’s to come.

West Coast vs. North Melbourne Predictions

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Best Bet

It was hard not to root for North Melbourne last week, and they didn’t let punters down. The 113-67 win over Port Adelaide was a step in the right direction for a team that needs to start delivering for its fans.

It was business as usual for West Coast after losing to Gold Coast, and although they didn’t play too poorly, it was still a 131-72 loss, and it extended their losing streak to 14. That’s not a good sign when taking on a revitalised Kangaroos outfit.

There is reason to get excited about what the Kangaroos could offer in 2026, and they are good enough to cover the –12.5 spread. They have too much scoring power for the Eagles, who are likely in for another arduous year.

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Same Game Multi

Nick Larkey is North Melbourne’s best chance to score after kicking four goals last week, and he could have more this time around. Punters get $1.92 for Larkey to kick 3+ goals, which is an excellent AFL same game multi bet addition.

Paul Curtis had only one goal in Round 1, but he’s due for a bigger game. He was one of their better scorers last season, so take the $1.60 for a two-goal effort.

The total points line is set low at 176.5, but without much pressure to win, it should be a high-scoring contest where defence takes a back seat.

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Best Value Bet

It’s not often we’ll bet on a team like North Melbourne to win, let alone by 40+ points, but if it’s ever going to happen, it will be this week.

We don’t rate West Coast, who have built a losing culture, and if North Melbourne jumps on them early, they could give up easily in the second half.

Punters get $3.75 for a 40+ win, and the odds are too juicy to pass up.