Carlton vs Hawthorn Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 2, 2025
Mar 17, 2025, 4:50AM
Carlton will sqaure off with the favoured Hawthorn in AFL Round 2 action at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Carlton vs Hawthorn game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Carlton vs Hawthorn AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Hawks a 65% chance of beating the Blues in Round 2 of the 2025 AFL season.
Carlton vs Hawthorn: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Carlton $2.90, Hawthorn $1.44
- Line: Carlton +15.5 ($1.91), Hawthorn -15.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 154.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Carlton at $2.90 and Hawthorn at $1.44.
The Blues are 15.5-point underdogs against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hawks (-15.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 154.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blues (+15.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 154.5-point over/under is expected to go over 62% of the time.
Carlton vs Hawthorn: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Carlton at $2.90 with Bet365
- Line: Carlton +15.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 154.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Carlton vs Hawthorn predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Hawks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blues to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Carlton vs Hawthorn: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Carlton vs Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Thursday is Hawthorn winning 85-75.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Carlton vs Hawthorn: Essential Details
The AFL Round 2 clash between the Blues and Hawks at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Carlton vs Hawthorn predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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