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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks matchup.
The Carlton Blues and Hawthorn Hawks are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, starting at 4:30AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hawks as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Hawthorn-Carlton game 10,000 times," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Hawks with a win probability of 65% and the Blues with 35%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Hawks vs. Blues predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's AFL matchup between the Hawks and Blues 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Hawks a 65% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+15.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 has a 54% chance of staying under.
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Hawthorn vs. Carlton Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawks | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -227 | +175 |
| Line (Spread) | -15.5 (-115) | +15.5 (-115) |
| Total | o155.5 (-115) | u155.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blues vs. Hawks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football game between the Blues and Hawks at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:30AM ET.
- Who: Hawthorn Hawks vs. Carlton Blues
- Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Time: 4:30AM ET/1:30AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Hawks vs. Blues matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Hawks, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Thursday.
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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.
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