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Read Article West Coast Eagles vs. Hawthorn Hawks prediction: Why Hawks are favored to win Sunday's AFL Round 24 matchup [8/23/2026]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks predictions for AFL Sunday.
The West Coast Eagles will face the favored Hawthorn Hawks in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Optus Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 5:20 AM ET.
Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Hawks as the most likely winner in this Hawks vs. Eagles prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Eagles vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win Round 24 game?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's AFL matchup between the Hawks and Eagles, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hawks a 90.7% chance of beating the Eagles.
According to our model, the Eagles (+51.5) have a 55.2% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 188.5 points has a 50.9% chance of staying under.
Hawthorn vs. West Coast odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Moneyline: Hawks -1667, Eagles +800
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Hawks vs. Eagles picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Eagles +51.5 @ -115 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Eagles @ +800 via DraftKings
- Total: Under 188.5 @ -115 via DraftKings
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Eagles +51.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Eagles vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rules football action between the Eagles and Hawks at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:20 AM ET.
- Who: Hawthorn Hawks vs. West Coast Eagles
- Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Time: 5:20 AM ET/2:20AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
The AFL is available to bet on in the US through all major sportsbooks, with fans highlighting the high-octane 360-degree nature of the sport as a top reason to follow it.
Conclusion
We predict the Hawks, with a 90.7% win probability, will likely beat the Eagles in Sunday's AFL matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
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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.
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