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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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