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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Get Sydney Swans vs Collingwood Magpies predictions for AFL Friday.
The Sydney Swans will square off with the Collingwood Magpies in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, starting at 5:30 AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Swans as the most likely winner of the Magpies vs. Swans game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Swans vs. Magpies prediction: Who will win Round 10 game?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL matchup between the Magpies and Swans, forming part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Swans an 85% chance of beating the Magpies.
According to our model, the Magpies (+35.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 179.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Collingwood vs. Sydney odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magpies | Swans |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +400 | -667 |
| Line (Spread) | +35.5 (-115) | -35.5 (-115) |
| Total | o179.5 (-120) | u179.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Magpies vs. Swans 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 | Magpies +35.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Swans | -667 |
| Total | Under 179.5 | -120 |
According to our AFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Magpies +35.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Swans vs. Magpies game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Swans and Magpies at Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to start at 5:30 AM ET.
- Who: Collingwood Magpies vs. Sydney Swans
- Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Time: 5:30 AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
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Conclusion
We predict the Swans, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat the Magpies 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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