Jul 18, 2026
Essendon Bombers vs. GWS Giants prediction: Why Giants are favored to win Sunday's AFL Round 19 matchup [7/19/2026]
Read Article Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood Magpies prediction: Bulldogs favored to win Saturday's AFL Round 12 matchup [5/30/2026]
Updated: | First published:
Add Dimers on Google 
Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies predictions for AFL Saturday.
The Western Bulldogs will face the Collingwood Magpies in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 5:35 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of the Magpies vs. Bulldogs game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Bulldogs vs. Magpies prediction: Who will win Round 12 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Magpies and Bulldogs, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Bulldogs a 59% chance of defeating the Magpies.
According to our model, the Magpies (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 177.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Collingwood vs. Bulldogs odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magpies | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +155 | -208 |
| Line (Spread) | +8.5 (-115) | -8.5 (-115) |
| Total | o177.5 (-115) | u177.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Magpies vs. Bulldogs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Magpies +8.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Magpies | +155 |
| Total | Under 177.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Magpies to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bulldogs vs. Magpies game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football game between the Bulldogs and Magpies at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:35 AM ET.
- Who: Collingwood Magpies vs. Western Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Time: 5:35 AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
The AFL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with fans highlighting the high-octane 360-degree nature of the sport as a top reason to follow it.
Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Magpies in Saturday's AFL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
Advertiser disclosure
