# AFL Round 23 2026 Predictions & Tips — Alphr

> Free AI AFL predictions for Round 23 of the 2026 season — 9 matches, every head-to-head, line, margin and totals pick published before kick-off and verified after full time. Quote with attribution to Alphr (alphr.com.au).

## Round 23 at a glance
- 9 matches · 36 picks pending · best value +23.8% edge

## Round 23 predictions

| Match | Model pick | Win prob | Best edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremantle v Adelaide Crows | Fremantle @ $1.36 | Fremantle 74% | +3.9% |
| Richmond v St Kilda | St Kilda @ $1.30 | St Kilda 78% | +12.0% |
| North Melbourne v Geelong Cats | Geelong Cats @ $1.30 | Geelong Cats 76% | +13.6% |
| Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast SUNS | Brisbane Lions @ $1.18 | Brisbane Lions 85% | +2.1% |
| Hawthorn v Collingwood | Hawthorn @ $1.35 | Hawthorn 55% | +15.2% |
| Port Adelaide v Melbourne | Melbourne @ $1.22 | Melbourne 79% | +2.5% |
| GWS GIANTS v West Coast Eagles | GWS GIANTS @ $1.15 | GWS GIANTS 79% | +10.1% |
| Western Bulldogs v Carlton | Carlton @ $1.25 | Carlton 55% | +23.8% |
| Essendon v Sydney Swans | Sydney Swans @ $1.02 | Sydney Swans 92% | +6.8% |

## Match-by-match

### Fremantle v Adelaide Crows
Fri, 14 Aug, 08:10 pm AEST · Optus Stadium · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Fremantle 73.6% / Adelaide Crows 26.4%
- **Head to Head:** Fremantle to win @ $1.36 (edge +0.0%) — model probability 73.6%
- **Line / Spread:** Fremantle -18.5 @ $1.90 (edge +3.9%)
- **Margin Band:** Fremantle 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 171.5 @ $1.86 (edge +1.2%)
- Predicted margin: Fremantle by 22 · Predicted total: 168
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-fremantle-v-adelaide-crows

### Richmond v St Kilda
Sat, 15 Aug, 12:35 pm AEST · MCG · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Richmond 21.9% / St Kilda 78.1%
- **Head to Head:** St Kilda to win @ $1.30 (edge +1.2%) — model probability 78.1%
- **Line / Spread:** St Kilda -21.5 @ $1.89 (edge +12.0%)
- **Margin Band:** St Kilda 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 167.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.1%)
- Predicted margin: St Kilda by 34 · Predicted total: 167
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-richmond-v-st-kilda

### North Melbourne v Geelong Cats
Sat, 15 Aug, 03:45 pm AEST · Marvel Stadium · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: North Melbourne 24.3% / Geelong Cats 75.7%
- **Head to Head:** Geelong Cats to win @ $1.30 (edge -1.3%) — model probability 75.7%
- **Line / Spread:** Geelong Cats -22.5 @ $1.89 (edge +13.6%)
- **Margin Band:** Geelong Cats 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 183.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.1%)
- Predicted margin: Geelong Cats by 36 · Predicted total: 170
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-north-melbourne-v-geelong-cats

### Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast SUNS
Sat, 15 Aug, 04:15 pm AEST · Gabba · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Brisbane Lions 85.1% / Gold Coast SUNS 14.9%
- **Head to Head:** Brisbane Lions to win @ $1.18 (edge +30.0%) — model probability 85.1%
- **Line / Spread:** Brisbane Lions -32.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.1%)
- **Margin Band:** Brisbane Lions 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 189.5 @ $1.87 (edge +1.5%)
- Predicted margin: Brisbane Lions by 35 · Predicted total: 169
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-brisbane-lions-v-gold-coast-suns

### Hawthorn v Collingwood
Sat, 15 Aug, 07:40 pm AEST · MCG · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Hawthorn 54.7% / Collingwood 45.3%
- **Head to Head:** Hawthorn to win @ $1.35 (edge -19.4%) — model probability 54.7%
- **Line / Spread:** Collingwood +19.5 @ $1.91 (edge +15.2%)
- **Margin Band:** Hawthorn 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 174.5 @ $1.88 (edge +1.8%)
- Predicted margin: Hawthorn by 4 · Predicted total: 168
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-hawthorn-v-collingwood

### Port Adelaide v Melbourne
Sat, 15 Aug, 08:10 pm AEST · Adelaide Oval · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Port Adelaide 21.3% / Melbourne 78.7%
- **Head to Head:** Melbourne to win @ $1.22 (edge -3.3%) — model probability 78.7%
- **Line / Spread:** Port Adelaide +28.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.5%)
- **Margin Band:** Melbourne 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 182.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.1%)
- Predicted margin: Melbourne by 26 · Predicted total: 168
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-port-adelaide-v-melbourne

### GWS GIANTS v West Coast Eagles
Sun, 16 Aug, 01:40 pm AEST · ENGIE Stadium · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: GWS GIANTS 79.5% / West Coast Eagles 20.6%
- **Head to Head:** GWS GIANTS to win @ $1.15 (edge -7.5%) — model probability 79.5%
- **Line / Spread:** West Coast Eagles +32.5 @ $1.89 (edge +10.1%)
- **Margin Band:** GWS GIANTS 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 169.5 @ $1.86 (edge +1.2%)
- Predicted margin: GWS GIANTS by 22 · Predicted total: 168
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-gws-giants-v-west-coast-eagles

### Western Bulldogs v Carlton
Sun, 16 Aug, 03:15 pm AEST · Marvel Stadium · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Western Bulldogs 44.7% / Carlton 55.3%
- **Head to Head:** Carlton to win @ $1.25 (edge -24.7%) — model probability 55.3%
- **Line / Spread:** Western Bulldogs +25.5 @ $1.89 (edge +23.8%)
- **Margin Band:** Carlton 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 175.5 @ $1.88 (edge +1.8%)
- Predicted margin: Carlton by 2 · Predicted total: 167
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-western-bulldogs-v-carlton

### Essendon v Sydney Swans
Sun, 16 Aug, 04:40 pm AEST · MCG · Round 23
Alphr AI win probability: Essendon 8.3% / Sydney Swans 91.7%
- **Head to Head:** Sydney Swans to win @ $1.02 (edge -6.4%) — model probability 91.7%
- **Line / Spread:** Essendon +60.5 @ $1.90 (edge +6.8%)
- **Margin Band:** Sydney Swans 40+ @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 184.5 @ $1.87 (edge +1.5%)
- Predicted margin: Sydney Swans by 54 · Predicted total: 168
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r23-essendon-v-sydney-swans

## Model performance (2026)
| Model | Market | Strike rate | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head to Head | Win/Loss | 62.4% | 118/189 |
| Spread / Line | Spread | 56.6% | 107/189 |
| Margin Band | Margin Band | 40.2% | 76/189 |
| Over/Under | Total Score | 51.3% | 97/189 |

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Last updated: 2026-08-13 09:50 UTC (latest tip update)