Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants Prediction: Demons to secure a shocking home win

At the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Melbourne Demons will play the GWS Giants in round 1 of the AFL. Which team wins this game, having settled for a close result last year? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions. 

Melbourne Demons

The Melbourne Demons will hope to show character this season, having failed to make the playoffs last season. In 23 league matches, this team could only pick up 44 points, finishing 14th with a 98.51 percentile. In the meantime, the Melbourne Demons preseason warm-up game ended in a 109-90 defeat. Ahead of this game, Melbourne Demons have lost four of their last five matches, with their lone win coming against Gold Coast Suns. In other encounters, this team lost to Collingwood Magpies, Port Adelaide Power and Western Bulldogs. 

GWS Giants

The GWS Giants played the Collingwood Magpies last weekend in a league game and won. In a 104-52 contest, this team showed character winning each of the quarters. In the meantime, prior encounters to their last weekend matches saw this team lose consecutive matches to Western Bulldogs, Sydney Swans, Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues. Ahead of this game, GWS Giants sit third place in the AFL standings having accumulated four points pulling off a 200 percentile. 

Expert Betting Tips

The GWS Giants have a lot to give in this game, given they are on the road. In the meantime, Melbourne Demons run of performances have been below par, but in a new season, I expect a different character from them. However, while this will be an end-to-end contest, I believe this game could focus on defensive play while the Melbournes win. 

Our first option is handicap W1 (+8.5) 1.70 on 1Xbet

Our second option is under 157.5 with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for Melbourne Demons with odds at 2.00 on Betway