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Collingwood Magpies vs. Melbourne Demons prediction: Why Magpies are favored to win Friday's AFL Round 24 matchup [8/22/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Get Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons predictions for AFL Friday.
AFL action continues on Friday at 5:10AM ET as the Melbourne Demons take on the favored Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Magpies as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Demons vs. Magpies predictions page.
Magpies vs. Demons prediction: Who will win Round 24 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL game between the Demons and Magpies 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Magpies a 77% chance of defeating the Demons.
According to our model, the Demons (+23.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 164.5- over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Melbourne vs. Collingwood odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Demons | Magpies |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +290 | -385 |
| Line (Spread) | +23.5 (-115) | -23.5 (-115) |
| Total | o164.5 (-115) | u164.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Magpies vs. Demons game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Magpies and Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 5:10AM ET.
- Who: Melbourne Demons vs. Collingwood Magpies
- Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Time: 5:10AM ET/2:10AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's full preview of Friday's Demons vs. Magpies matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Melbourne vs. Collingwood picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Magpies, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Demons on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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