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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get GWS Giants vs Geelong Cats predictions for AFL Saturday.
The GWS Giants will face the Geelong Cats in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Giants Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 2:15 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Cats as the most likely winner of the Cats vs. Giants game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Giants vs. Cats prediction: Who will win Round 18 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Cats and Giants, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Cats a 52.4% chance of beating the Giants.
According to our model, the Giants (+4.5) have a 52.5% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 191.5 points has a 52.3% chance of staying under,.
Geelong vs. GWS odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cats | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -135 | +105 |
| Line (Spread) | -4.5 (-115) | +4.5 (-115) |
| Total | o191.5 (-115) | u191.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cats vs. Giants picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Giants +4.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Giants | +105 |
| Total | Under 191.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 191.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Giants vs. Cats game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football matchup between the Giants and Cats at Giants Stadium is scheduled to begin at 2:15 AM ET.
- Who: Geelong Cats vs. GWS Giants
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Time: 2:15 AM ET/11:15PM PT
- Venue: Giants Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Cats, with a 52.4% win probability, will likely beat the Giants in Saturday's AFL matchup.
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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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