Collingwood Magpies vs Hawthorn Hawks Picks & Predictions

On Saturday 8 August 2026, Hawthorn Hawks play Collingwood Magpies in the AFL. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Hawthorn Hawks vs Collingwood Magpies: Hawthorn Hawks -16.5, priced at -111 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Hawthorn Hawks vs Collingwood Magpies: Hawthorn Hawks -16.5 (-111)

The Hawthorn Hawks are flying high with their scoring prowess, averaging 95 points per game in their last five home matches. Their deadly accuracy in front of goal, bagging an average of 14 majors, coupled with their dominant inside 50 presence of 62.8 per game, showcases their offensive might. Meanwhile, the Collingwood Magpies have struggled on the road, conceding an average of 92.4 points and managing just 53.4 inside 50s in their last five away games. With the Hawks' average margin of victory sitting at a commanding 35.4 points overall, the -16.5 line seems well within reach for them to cover comfortably. Expect the Hawks to split the middle with ease at the MCG and snag a convincing win against the Magpies.

That is how our model reads Hawthorn Hawks v Collingwood Magpies. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.