GWS vs Collingwood Prediction and Tips - AFL Opening Round, 2024
Last updated: Mar 9, 2024, 7:01AM | Published: Mar 5, 2024, 3:29AM
GWS will sqaure off with Collingwood in AFL Opening Round action at Giants Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the GWS vs Collingwood game, as well as the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: GWS vs Collingwood
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's GWS-Collingwood AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Giants a 53% chance of beating the Magpies at Giants Stadium.
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GWS vs Collingwood: Odds
The current betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Giants Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: GWS $1.73, Collingwood $2.32
- Line: GWS -5.5 ($1.96), Collingwood +5.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 167.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.08
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has GWS at $1.73 and Collingwood at $2.32.
The Giants are 5.5-point favourites against the Magpies, with odds of $1.96 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Magpies (+5.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for GWS vs Collingwood has been set at 167.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.08.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Magpies (+5.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 167.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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GWS vs Collingwood: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Collingwood at $2.32 with (3.8% edge)
- Line: Collingwood +5.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 167.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
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GWS vs Collingwood: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for GWS vs Collingwood at Giants Stadium on Saturday has GWS winning 83-81.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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GWS vs Collingwood: Goal Scorers
Looking for GWS vs Collingwood goal kicker tips? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, GWS' Toby Greene is the most likely player to kick the first goal in GWS vs Collingwood.
Greene has a 9.5% chance of kicking the first goal at Giants Stadium, while the Giants star has a 94.1% chance of kicking a goal at any time during the match.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Kicker Tips
GWS
- Toby Greene: 9.5% probability
- Jesse Hogan: 5.8% probability
- Brent Daniels: 5.0% probability
- Jake Riccardi: 4.4% probability
- Callum Brown: 4.3% probability
Collingwood
- Brody Mihocek: 6.2% probability
- Jamie Elliott: 5.2% probability
- Lachie Schultz: 5.0% probability
- Ash Johnson: 4.3% probability
- Nick Daicos: 3.4% probability
Anytime Goal Kicker Tips
GWS
- Toby Greene: 94.1% probability
- Jesse Hogan: 81.6% probability
- Jake Riccardi: 71.3% probability
- Brent Daniels: 71.1% probability
- Callum Brown: 67.6% probability
Collingwood
- Brody Mihocek: 84.2% probability
- Jamie Elliott: 78.9% probability
- Lachie Schultz: 74.9% probability
- Ash Johnson: 70.6% probability
- Bobby Hill: 61.7% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the GWS vs Collingwood game at Giants Stadium.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every AFL match, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
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GWS vs Collingwood: Preview
The AFL Opening Round clash between the Giants and Magpies at Giants Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: GWS vs Collingwood
- Date: Saturday 9 March 2024
- Time: 7:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Giants Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our GWS vs Collingwood predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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