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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows predictions for AFL Friday.
AFL action continues on Friday at 6:10 AM ET as the favored Adelaide Crows lock horns with the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Crows as the most likely winner of the Crows vs. Eagles game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Eagles vs. Crows prediction: Who will win Round 17 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's AFL matchup between the Crows and Eagles, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Crows an 80.9% chance of beating the Eagles.
Adelaide vs. West Coast odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Crows | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -500 | +350 |
| Line (Spread) | -27.5 (-115) | +27.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Crows vs. Eagles 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 | Adelaide -27.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Crows | -500 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Crows to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Eagles vs. Crows game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Eagles and Crows at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:10 AM ET.
- Who: Adelaide Crows vs. West Coast Eagles
- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 6:10 AM ET/3:10AM 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 Crows, with an 80.9% 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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