AFL | Round 3

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 53% probability. The predicted margin of 13.2 was reasonable against the actual 8-point result. Total score prediction of 154 was close to the actual 158, within 4 points. Western Bulldogs trailed 47–29 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 75–83. A clean sweep, all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

53%Western BulldogsFavourite

Carlton

47%

Western Bulldogs

53%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Western Bulldogs a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Carlton are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but Western Bulldogs counter with Defensive ELO which tips the scales. Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Carlton. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 13.2 points with a combined total of 154.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

Each market is predicted by an independent model, H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.87

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.8%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.8%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Carlton
W
W
L
L
L
75.9
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
102.5

Avg Conceded

72.5

Carlton

88.3

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

14.4

Carlton

11.4

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

339.6

Carlton

366.3

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

42.3

Carlton

52.0

Western Bulldogs

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Carlton hold the ELO advantage (1571 vs 1562), but the market favours Western Bulldogs (@1.87).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAR
1571Overall1562
WBD
ELO difference: +9 in favour of Carlton

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1098Midfield1071
CAR +28
1055Forwards1049
Even
1047Defence1063
WBD +17
1091Ruck1041
CAR +50

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAR
Stat
WBD
1.6
Wins (Last 5)
2.6
75.9pts
Avg Score
102.5pts
72.5pts
Avg Conceded
88.3pts
14.4pts
Avg Margin
11.4pts
339.6
Disposals
366.3
42.3
Inside 50s
52.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Carlton
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Carlton
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Carlton
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Bulldogs
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Carlton
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

53%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 13 points

Predicted total: 154 · Line: -13.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.03

Team Effectiveness

-0.08

6
Elite
3
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
7
Poor Game
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Effort = pressure acts + tackles + contested possessions per minute on field, z-scored vs career avg. Effectiveness = disposal efficiency + fantasy/min + score involvements − errors, z-scored vs career avg.

3/3 predictions correct
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