Carlton take on Hawthorn at MCG this Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know before you bet on this AFL Round 18 match including our expert AFL predictions, tips and latest Aussie Rules odds.
Interim coach Josh Fraser might be handed a blank cheque if the Blues win this one on Saturday night. Carlton’s turnaround post Michael Voss has been nothing short of stunning; the Blues winning their seventh game on the trot last week narrowly over Richmond. The Hawks are up next, and Sam Mitchell’s side should be playing with a point to prove after falling behind by 12 goals at half time last week in a shock upset against Melbourne. Hawthorn’s body language and overall interest level was off from the get-go, although there were some positives to draw in the second half when the Hawks kicked 12 unanswered. Nick Watson is a good chance to return this week in front of what should be a big crowd at the ‘G. The Hawks responded to a loss to Melbourne earlier in the year with an 11-point win over Adelaide, and we could see this one decided by a similar margin after what should have been a hard week at training for the brown and gold.
Prediction: Hawthorn to Cover (-13.5 Points) @ $1.90
Value: Hawks 1-39 @ $2.15
Player Pick: Dylan Moore 2+ Goals @ $2.85
Carlton vs Hawthorn Odds & Top Betting Markets
Here’s a breakdown of the latest odds and most popular betting markets for Carlton vs Hawthorn ahead of their Round 18 clash.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
AFL odds correct as of 09/07/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 11/07/2026 7:35pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn to win by 1-39 | 2.15 | Bet Now |
| Carlton to win by 1-39 | 3.00 | Bet Now |
| Hawthorn to win by 40+ | 4.20 | Bet Now |
| Carlton to win by 40+ | 11.50 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 51.00 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 09/07/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 11/07/2026 7:35pm AEST.