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Read Article Gold Coast Suns vs. Collingwood Magpies Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for Friday's AFL Round 18 Matchup [7/11/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies matchup.
The Gold Coast Suns will take on the Collingwood Magpies in Australian Football League (AFL) action at People First Stadium on Friday, commencing at 5:40AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects an equal chance for both the Suns and Magpies to win the game.
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Magpies vs. Suns predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's AFL matchup between the Magpies and Suns 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Magpies and Suns a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Suns (+2.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 172.5 has a 53% chance of staying under.
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Last Updated: 8:42AM, Jul 11
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Collingwood vs. Gold Coast Odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magpies | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -125 | +100 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-115) |
| Total | o172.5 (-110) | u172.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Suns vs. Magpies Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rules football matchup between the Suns and Magpies at People First Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:40AM ET.
- Who: Collingwood Magpies vs. Gold Coast Suns
- Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
- Time: 5:40AM ET/2:40AM PT
- Venue: People First Stadium
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Magpies vs. Suns matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Magpies and Suns on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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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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