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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies predictions for AFL Saturday.
The Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, starting at 2:15 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of the Magpies vs. Suns game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Suns vs. Magpies prediction: Who will win Round 17 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Magpies and Suns, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Suns a 57.5% chance of beating the Magpies.
Collingwood vs. Gold Coast odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magpies | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +125 | -154 |
| Line (Spread) | +6.5 (-115) | -6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Magpies vs. Suns 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 | Collingwood +6.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Magpies | +125 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Collingwood +6.5.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Suns vs. Magpies game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football action between the Suns and Magpies at Metricon Stadium is scheduled to begin at 2:15 AM ET.
- Who: Collingwood Magpies vs. Gold Coast Suns
- Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Time: 2:15 AM ET/11:15PM PT
- Venue: Metricon Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Suns, with a 57.5% win probability, will likely beat the Magpies in Saturday'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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