Carlton vs Brisbane Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 7, 2025, 2:40AM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 10:50AM
Carlton will take on the favoured Brisbane in AFL Round 18 action at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Carlton vs Brisbane game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Carlton vs Brisbane AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 71% chance of winning against the Blues in Round 18 of the 2025 AFL season.
Carlton vs Brisbane: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Carlton $4.20, Brisbane $1.23
- Line: Carlton +25.5 ($1.91), Brisbane -25.5 ($1.91)
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Carlton at $4.20 and Brisbane at $1.23.
The Blues are 25.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-25.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Carlton vs Brisbane: Betting Tips
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Today's Carlton vs Brisbane betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blues to win is our preferred option because of the 5.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Carlton vs Brisbane: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Carlton vs Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Thursday is Brisbane prevailing 95-80.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Carlton vs Brisbane: Essential Details
The AFL Round 18 clash between the Blues and Lions at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday.
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Carlton vs Brisbane predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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