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Carlton Blues vs. Collingwood Magpies Prediction: Magpies Predicted to Win Friday's AFL Round 17 Matchup [7/4/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Carlton Blues vs Collingwood Magpies matchup.
The Carlton Blues and Collingwood Magpies are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, starting at 5:20AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, 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 Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Magpies vs. Blues predictions page.
Blues vs. Magpies Prediction: Who Will Win Round 17 Game?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL game between the Magpies and Blues 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Magpies a 79% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+27.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5- over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Collingwood vs. Carlton Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magpies | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -588 | +390 |
| Line (Spread) | -27.5 (-115) | +27.5 (-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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Blues vs. Magpies Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rules football matchup between the Blues and Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 5:20AM ET.
- Who: Collingwood Magpies vs. Carlton Blues
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Time: 5:20AM ET/2:20AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Magpies vs. Blues matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Magpies, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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