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Hawthorn Hawks vs. Carlton Blues Prediction: Hawks Predicted to Win Thursday's AFL Round 20 Matchup [7/24/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Hawthorn Hawks vs Carlton Blues matchup.
The Hawthorn Hawks and Carlton Blues will meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, starting at 5:30AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hawks as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Blues vs. Hawks predictions page.
Hawks vs. Blues Prediction: Who Will Win Round 20 Game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's AFL game between the Blues and Hawks 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hawks an 82% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+26.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 161.5 has a 51% chance of staying under.
Carlton vs. Hawthorn Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +340 | -476 |
| Line (Spread) | +26.5 (-115) | -26.5 (-115) |
| Total | o161.5 (-115) | u161.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Hawks vs. Blues Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football game between the Hawks and Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 5:30AM ET.
- Who: Carlton Blues vs. Hawthorn Hawks
- Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
- Time: 5:30AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Blues vs. Hawks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Hawks, with an 82% 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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