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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Gold Coast Suns vs Hawthorn Hawks predictions for AFL Friday.
The Gold Coast Suns will take on the Hawthorn Hawks in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Metricon Stadium on Friday, starting at 5:40 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Hawks as the most likely winner of the Hawks vs. Suns game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Suns vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win Round 15 game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL matchup between the Hawks and Suns, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Hawks a 54.2% chance of beating the Suns.
According to our model, the Suns (+5.5) have a 53.6% chance of covering the spread, while the 174.5-point over/under has a 51.4% chance of staying under,.
Hawthorn vs. Gold Coast odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawks | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -164 | +130 |
| Line (Spread) | -5.5 (-115) | +5.5 (-115) |
| Total | o174.5 (-115) | u174.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawks vs. Suns 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 | Suns +5.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Suns | +130 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Suns to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Suns vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football action between the Suns and Hawks at Metricon Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:40 AM ET.
- Who: Hawthorn Hawks vs. Gold Coast Suns
- Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
- Time: 5:40 AM ET/2:40AM PT
- Venue: Metricon Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Hawks, with a 54.2% win probability, will likely beat the Suns in Friday's AFL matchup.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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