Carlton vs St Kilda Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2026

Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 10:40AM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 9:25AM

Carlton will face St Kilda in AFL Round 8 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 7:35pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Carlton vs St Kilda game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Carlton vs St Kilda AFL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Saints a 62% chance of winning against the Blues in Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season.

Carlton vs St Kilda: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:

Head to Head: Carlton $2.55, St Kilda $1.52
Line: Carlton +11.5 ($1.91), St Kilda -11.5 ($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 $2.55 and St Kilda at $1.52.

The Blues are 11.5-point underdogs against the Saints, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Saints (-11.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

Carlton vs St Kilda: Best Bets

Head to Head: Carlton at $2.55 with Bet365
Line: Carlton +11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Carlton vs St Kilda best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Saints have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blues to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Carlton vs St Kilda: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Carlton vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium this Saturday is St Kilda winning 87-78.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Carlton vs St Kilda match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Carlton vs St Kilda match.

As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every AFL match, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Carlton vs St Kilda: Essential Details

The AFL Round 8 clash between the Blues and Saints at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.

Teams: Carlton vs St Kilda
Date: Saturday 2 May 2026
Time: 7:35pm AEST
Venue: Marvel Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Carlton vs St Kilda predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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