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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Geelong Cats vs St Kilda Saints predictions for AFL Thursday.
The Geelong Cats will square off with the St Kilda Saints in Australian Football League (AFL) action at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 5:30 AM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Cats as the most likely winner of the Saints vs. Cats game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cats vs. Saints prediction: Who will win Round 19 game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's AFL game between the Saints and Cats, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Cats a 69.9% chance of beating the Saints.
According to our model, the Cats (-15.5) have a 51.5% chance of covering the spread, while the 177.5-point over/under has a 51.6% chance of staying under,.
St Kilda vs. Geelong odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Saints | Cats |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +205 | -263 |
| Line (Spread) | +15.5 (-115) | -15.5 (-115) |
| Total | o177.5 (-115) | u177.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Saints vs. Cats 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 | Cats -15.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Saints | +205 |
| Total | Under 177.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 177.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cats vs. Saints game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's Australian rules football game between the Cats and Saints at GMHBA Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM ET.
- Who: St Kilda Saints vs. Geelong Cats
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Time: 5:30 AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: GMHBA Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Cats, with a 69.9% win probability, will likely beat the Saints in Thursday'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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