The AFL schedule is wrapping up this weekend. There are nine teams still in realistic contention to make the finals. The last week will also feature plenty of teams jockeying for their seeds.
Let’s take a look at these top matchups in this coming Round 24 matchups with the top AFL betting odds offered by MyBookie.
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2023 AFL | 127th season of the Australian Football League
Betting Week: Round 24 of the AFL season
Thursday, August 24th – Sunday, August 26th, 2023
Collingwood Magpies vs. Essendon Bombers
AFL Odds: Collingwood -30.5; Essendon +30.5 / Collingwood -558; Essendon +342 / O/U 173.5
Thursday, August 24th, 2023 at 5:50 AM
MCG, Victoria, Australia
The Bombers took a devastating loss to GWS last week. Life won’t get any easier for Essendon this week, as the Bombers will have to take on a Collingwood side that is hoping to close out its first minor premiership in over a decade. Essendon has struggled to score against other top opponents this season.
The Bombers kicked 11 goals during Essedon’s 90-77 loss to Collingwood back in April. The Magpies’ defense has struggled as of late. After limiting teams to 68.5 points through 19 rounds, Collingwood has conceded 105 points to Hawthorn, 101 to Geelong, and 124 to Brisbane over the past months.
The Magpies have had issues with the midfield and injuries in defense. Collingwood won’t allow those woes to prevent them from closing out first place in the standings.
AFL Grand Final Pick: Collingwood +250 | Bet Collingwood Magpies vs. Essendon Bombers
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Geelong Cats vs. Western Bulldogs
AFL Odds: Geelong +8.5 vs. Western -8.5 / Geelong +121 vs. Western -192 / O/U 165.5
Friday, August 25th, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Marvel Stadium, Victoria, Australia
The defending premieres, Geelong, are in 11th place and already out of the race. The Cats, who are 10-11-1 on the season, however, still have a chance to play spoiler for Western. The Bulldogs need to be Geelong on the road for the first time in 20 years to have a chance to make the finals.
Western would also need Carlton to help out and knock off GWS. The Bulldogs struggled to kick straight in the first meeting between these two teams, a 97-75 Geelong kick.
While Western ended up having three more scoring shots than Geelong, the Cats had five more goals. The Bulldogs have been in poor form as of late.
Western took a loss to West Coast, which is 3-19, during the last round of competition. Geelong will defend the home field and clip the Bulldogs.
AFL Grand Final Pick: Collingwood +250 | Bet Geelong Cats vs. Western Bulldogs
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Carlton Blues vs. GWS Giants
AFL Odds: Carlton -5.5; GWS +5.5/ Carlton -158; GWS +102 / O/U 168.5
Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 5:50 AM
Marvel Stadium, Victoria, Australia
The Giants put an emphatic beatdown on Essendon last round, winning by 126 points, to make their chances of qualifying for the finals not as harrowing. The 25-goal performance was a barrage that GWS hasn’t put on any other side this season.
GWS had lost two of its past three games previously. Carlton has grinded out eight consecutive victories. The Blues will want to try and protect their fifth-place spot in the standings, but depending on other results this weekend, they may try to change their strategy.
GWS had lost two of its past three games entering this contest. One of the Giants’ losses came to Port Adelaide, which is one of the best teams in the league.
GWS’ coach has described this contest as boom or bust for his team, and the Giants should deliver for their head coach.
AFL Grand Final Pick: Collingwood +250 | Bet Carlton Blues vs. GWS Giants
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2023 AFL Round 24 Schedule
| Date | Time | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 24 | 5:50 a.m. | Essendon | vs. | Collingwood |
| Friday, August 25 | 11:45 a.m. | North Melbourne | vs. | Gold Coast Suns |
| Friday, August 25 | 11:45 a.m. | Hawthorn | vs. | Fremantle |
| Friday, August 25 | 2:35 a.m. | Brisbane Lions | vs. | St Kilda |
| Friday, August 25 | 5:25 a.m. | Geelong Cats | vs. | Western Bulldogs |
| Friday, August 25 | 6:10 a.m. | West Coast Eagles | vs. | Adelaide Crows |
| Saturday, August 26 | 10:30 a.m. | Port Adelaide | vs. | Richmond |
| Saturday, August 26 | 1:20 a.m. | Sydney Swans | vs. | Melbourne |
| Saturday, August 26 | 4:10 a.m. | Carlton | vs. | GWS Giants |
Updated 2023 AFL Grand Final Odds
| AFL Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Collingwood Magpies | +140 |
| Brisbane Lions | +226 |
| Melbourne Demons | +650 |
| Port Adelaide | +900 |
| Carlton Blues | +1200 |
| GWS Giants | +1400 |
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