West Coast vs Hawthorn Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026, 9:20AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 9:25AM
West Coast will face the favoured Hawthorn in AFL Round 24 action at Optus Stadium on Sunday, starting at 7:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the West Coast vs Hawthorn game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's West Coast vs Hawthorn AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Hawks an 89% chance of defeating the Eagles at Optus Stadium.
West Coast vs Hawthorn: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Optus Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: West Coast $10.00, Hawthorn $1.05
- Line: West Coast +49.5 ($1.91), Hawthorn -49.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 188.5 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 West Coast at $10.00 and Hawthorn at $1.05.
The Eagles are 49.5-point underdogs against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hawks (-49.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 188.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Eagles (+49.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 188.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
West Coast vs Hawthorn: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: West Coast at $10.00 with Bet365
- Line: West Coast +49.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 188.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Hawks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Eagles to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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West Coast vs Hawthorn: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for West Coast vs Hawthorn at Optus Stadium on Sunday is Hawthorn winning 116-73.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the West Coast vs Hawthorn match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the West Coast vs Hawthorn match.
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West Coast vs Hawthorn: Essential Details
The AFL Round 24 clash between the Eagles and Hawks at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:20pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: West Coast vs Hawthorn
- Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
- Time: 7:20pm AEST
- Venue: Optus Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our West Coast vs Hawthorn predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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