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Win Probability

AI Game Review

GWS GIANTS defied the model's 61% prediction for Hawthorn, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 3.3 but the actual margin was 27 points. The game's 217 points came in 49 points higher than the predicted 168. The model went 1/4 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

61%HawthornFavourite

GWS GIANTS

39%

Hawthorn

61%

AI Match Overview

Hawthorn hold the advantage at 61% win probability, though GWS GIANTS are far from out of this at 39%. The model sees Hawthorn ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Hawthorn carry a 75-point ELO rating advantage (1551 vs 1477). Recent form favours GWS GIANTS with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Hawthorn. The margin model predicts GWS GIANTS by 3.3 points with a combined total of 168.

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

Hawthorn to Win @1.44

Lost ✗

Edge

-8.0%

Line / Spread

GWS GIANTS +14.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-8.0%

Margin Band

Hawthorn 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 170.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
GWS GIANTS
W
W
W
W
L
79.5
Hawthorn
W
W
L
L
L
89.7

Avg Conceded

66.6

GWS GIANTS

71.0

Hawthorn

Avg Margin

-1.5

GWS GIANTS

0.5

Hawthorn

Disposals

377.6

GWS GIANTS

368.9

Hawthorn

Inside 50s

42.8

GWS GIANTS

49.2

Hawthorn

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GWS
1477Overall1551
HAW
ELO difference: -75 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

926Midfield1036
HAW +110
971Forwards995
HAW +25
966Defence1065
HAW +99
975Ruck1106
HAW +130

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GWS
Stat
HAW
3.6
Wins (Last 5)
1.9
79.5pts
Avg Score
89.7pts
66.6pts
Avg Conceded
71.0pts
-1.5pts
Avg Margin
0.5pts
377.6
Disposals
368.9
42.8
Inside 50s
49.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

61%

Hawthorn predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: +3.3

1/4 predictions correct
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