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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Collingwood Magpies vs North Melbourne Kangaroos predictions for AFL Friday.
The Collingwood Magpies will face the North Melbourne Kangaroos in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, commencing at 5:40 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Magpies as the most likely winner of the Kangaroos vs. Magpies game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Magpies vs. Kangaroos prediction: Who will win Round 18 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL matchup between the Kangaroos and Magpies, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Magpies a 68.8% chance of beating the Kangaroos.
According to our model, the Kangaroos (+17.5) have a 53.4% chance of covering the spread, while the 174.5-point over/under has a 51.2% chance of staying under,.
North Melbourne vs. Collingwood odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kangaroos | Magpies |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +210 | -270 |
| Line (Spread) | +17.5 (-115) | -17.5 (-115) |
| Total | o174.5 (-115) | u174.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kangaroos vs. Magpies picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Kangaroos +17.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Kangaroos | +210 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kangaroos +17.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Magpies vs. Kangaroos game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football matchup between the Magpies and Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:40 AM ET.
- Who: North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. Collingwood Magpies
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Time: 5:40 AM ET/2:40AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Magpies, with a 68.8% win probability, will likely beat the Kangaroos 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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