Hawthorn Hawks vs. GWS Giants prediction: Hawks favored to win Friday's AFL Round 16 matchup [6/26/2026]
Get Hawthorn Hawks vs GWS Giants predictions for AFL Friday.
The Hawthorn Hawks and GWS Giants are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, starting at 5:40 AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model projects the Hawks as the most likely winner of the Giants vs. Hawks game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Hawks vs. Giants prediction: Who will win Round 16 game?
Our famous predictive model gives the Hawks a 73.2% chance of defeating the Giants.
According to our model, the Hawks (-18.5) have a 51.5% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 170.5 points has a 51.1% chance of staying under,.
GWS vs. Hawthorn odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Giants | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +230 | -303 |
| Line (Spread) | +18.5 (-115) | -18.5 (-115) |
| Total | o170.5 (-115) | u170.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Giants vs. Hawks 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 | Hawks -18.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Hawks | -303 |
| Total | Under 170.5 | -115 |
According to our best AFL bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 170.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Hawks vs. Giants game-day updates and essential details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Hawks and Giants at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 5:40 AM ET.
- Who: GWS Giants vs. Hawthorn Hawks
- Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
- Time: 5:40 AM ET/2:40AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Conclusion
We predict the Hawks, with a 73.2% win probability, will likely beat the Giants 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.
