GWS vs Hawthorn Prediction and Tips - AFL Finals Week 1 2025
Last updated: Aug 31, 2025, 9:21PM | Published: Aug 27, 2025, 11:05PM
GWS will take on Hawthorn in AFL Finals Week 1 action at Giants Stadium on Saturday, starting at 3:15pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the GWS vs Hawthorn game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's GWS vs Hawthorn AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Giants a 58% chance of defeating the Hawks in the first week of AFL finals.
GWS vs Hawthorn: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Giants Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: GWS $1.80, Hawthorn $2.02
- Line: GWS -3.5 ($1.91), Hawthorn +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 168.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $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 GWS at $1.80 and Hawthorn at $2.02.
The Giants are 3.5-point favourites against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Hawks (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 168.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Giants (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 168.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
GWS vs Hawthorn: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: GWS at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: GWS -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 168.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our GWS vs Hawthorn betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
GWS vs Hawthorn: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for GWS vs Hawthorn at Giants Stadium on Saturday is GWS winning 86-80.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the GWS vs Hawthorn match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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GWS vs Hawthorn: Essential Details
The AFL Finals clash between the Giants and Hawks at Giants Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:15pm AEST on Saturday.
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our GWS vs Hawthorn predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, 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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