Carlton Blues vs. Gold Coast Suns prediction: Why Blues are favored to win Friday's AFL Round 20 matchup [7/24/2026]
Get Carlton Blues vs Gold Coast Suns predictions for AFL Friday.
The Carlton Blues will take on the Gold Coast Suns in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, starting at 11:05 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Blues as the most likely winner of the Suns vs. Blues game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Blues vs. Suns prediction: Who will win Round 20 game?
Our independent predictive model gives the Blues a 56.2% chance of defeating the Suns.
According to our model, the Suns (+6.5) have a 52.4% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5-point over/under has a 51.0% chance of staying under,.
Gold Coast vs. Carlton odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Suns | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +120 | -154 |
| Line (Spread) | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-115) |
| Total | o171.5 (-115) | u171.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Suns vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Suns +6.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Suns | +120 |
| Total | Under 171.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Suns +6.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Blues vs. Suns game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Blues and Suns at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11:05 PM ET.
- Who: Gold Coast Suns vs. Carlton Blues
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Time: 11:05 PM ET/8:05PM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 56.2% win probability, will likely beat the Suns in Friday's AFL matchup.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
