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Collingwood Magpies vs. Brisbane Lions Prediction: Magpies Predicted to Win Saturday's AFL Round 21 Matchup [8/2/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Collingwood Magpies vs Brisbane Lions matchup.
The Collingwood Magpies will face the Brisbane Lions in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, starting at 5:35AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Magpies as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Lions vs. Magpies predictions page.
Magpies vs. Lions Prediction: Who Will Win Round 21 Game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Lions and Magpies 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Magpies a 68% chance of beating the Lions.
According to our model, the Magpies (-9.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 165.5- over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Brisbane vs. Collingwood Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lions | Magpies |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +175 | -233 |
| Line (Spread) | +9.5 (-115) | -9.5 (-115) |
| Total | o165.5 (-115) | u165.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Magpies vs. Lions Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rules football game between the Magpies and Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 5:35AM ET.
- Who: Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood Magpies
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Time: 5:35AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Lions vs. Magpies matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Magpies, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Lions on Saturday.
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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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