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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks matchup.
The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Hawks are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, starting at 5:30AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Hawthorn-Western game 10,000 times," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Bulldogs with a win probability of 77% and the Hawks with 23%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Hawks vs. Bulldogs predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's AFL game between the Hawks and Bulldogs 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Bulldogs a 77% chance of defeating the Hawks.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Hawks and Bulldogs each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 175.5- over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
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Hawthorn vs. Bulldogs Odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hawks | Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +215 | -294 |
| Line (Spread) | +19.5 (-110) | -19.5 (-120) |
| Total | o175.5 (-120) | u175.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bulldogs vs. Hawks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football matchup between the Bulldogs and Hawks at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:30AM ET.
- Who: Hawthorn Hawks vs. Western Bulldogs
- Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
- Time: 5:30AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Hawks vs. Bulldogs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Hawthorn vs. Western picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Hawks on Thursday.
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