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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Carlton Blues vs West Coast Eagles predictions for AFL Friday.
AFL action continues on Friday at 11:15 PM ET as the West Coast Eagles take on the Carlton Blues at Marvel Stadium.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Blues as the most likely winner of the Eagles vs. Blues game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Blues vs. Eagles prediction: Who will win Round 16 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL matchup between the Eagles and Blues, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Blues an 84.3% chance of beating the Eagles.
According to our model, the Eagles (+36.5) have a 56.1% chance of covering the spread, while the 174.5-point over/under has a 50.7% chance of staying under,.
West Coast vs. Carlton odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eagles | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +500 | -833 |
| Line (Spread) | +36.5 (-115) | -36.5 (-115) |
| Total | o174.5 (-115) | u174.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eagles vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Eagles +36.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Eagles | +500 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -115 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Eagles +36.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Blues vs. Eagles game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Blues and Eagles at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 11:15 PM ET.
- Who: West Coast Eagles vs. Carlton Blues
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 11:15 PM ET/8:15PM PT
- Venue: Marvel 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 Blues, with an 84.3% win probability, will likely beat the Eagles 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.
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