Port Adelaide Power v Western Bulldogs
Thursday, June 14 7:50pm, Adelaide Oval
On Thursday night, the Power and Bulldogs meet at the Adelaide Oval. The Power are coming off a great win over the Tigers at this venue. In the backline, they look strong with just 76.18 points allowed and that should be the key against the Bulldogs. Looking at the Bulldogs, they have a 2-3 win-loss record in their last 5 matches and come off the bye. They have been struggling to kick goals, especially in away games. The Power beat them by 17 points in the last meeting, so the Power to win by 1-39 margin is offering good value.
Stadium Record
This season, the Power holds a 4-1 record at Adelaide Oval. This season, the Bulldogs hold a 0-1 record at Adelaide Oval. They lost against the Crows by 37 points.
Head to Head Record
The Bulldogs are 6-3 against the Power since 2010.
Best Bet
Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles
Friday, June 15 7:50pm, SCG
The Swans are set to take on the Eagles at the SCG in their modern day rivalry. This should be an absolute blockbuster as both sides sit in the top four. The Swans are coming off a huge 126-55 win over the Saints by 71 points. The Eagles are coming off the bye and will be looking for an 11th straight win. The key element in this matchup will be in defence. The Swans rank 2nd in the AFL and have allowed just 71.33 points per game this season. So they should be able to keep the Eagles forward line in check, especially without Darling. In the end, it’s a tough game to pick a winner so I like the unders in a defensive battle. Sydney has struggled at the SCG as they’ve scored under 100 points in 4 of 6 games. The Under is also 4-1 when these two sides met.
Stadium Record
This season, the Swans hold a 3-3 record at SCG. This is the first match for the Eagles at SCG since Round 5, 2016 and they lost that match by 39 points versus the Swans.
Head to Head Record
The Swans hold a 7-2 record against the Eagles.
Best Bet
Carlton Blues v Fremantle Dockers
Saturday, June 16 1:45pm, Etihad Stadium
In this clash, the Blues and Dockers face off at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The Dockers are looking the better side as they sit 13th on the ladder with a 5-7 record. They recorded a huge 71-68 win over the Crows at Optus Stadium without Fyfe and Sandilands. Meanwhile, the Blues are 1-10 on the season and will be desperate for a win. In the head to head, they haven’t played in Melbourne since 2013 and the Dockers are 1-5 when playing on the road this season. So I think this will be low scoring. The Blues average around 60 points in their 2 games at Etihad this season and the under saluted on both occasions.
Stadium Record
In 2018, the Blues hold a 0-2 record at Etihad Stadium. The Dockers haven't played at Etihad Stadium since Round 16, 2017 and they won that match by 4 points.
Head to Head Record
Dating back to 2010, the Dockers are 6-3 against the Blues.
Best Bet
Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda Saints
Saturday, June 16 4:35pm, Metricon Stadium
On Saturday afternoon, the Suns and Saints meet at Metricon Stadium. Both sides have been horrible at times in 2018 so this won’t be a great spectacle. For the Suns, they were smashed by 108 points against the Giants last week. They have a 3-8 record in 2018 and injuries are starting to mount. Last week, the Saints were also crushed, by 71 points to the Swans. They're on a 7 game losing streak and it's pretty much season over. Both sides struggle to hit the scoreboard as the Suns rank 18th in the AFL and the Saints are 16th for points scored. So this game should stay well under the total points on offer.
Stadium Record
This season, the Suns are 0-1 at Metricon Stadium. Which they lost against the Cats in Round 11. The Saints haven't played at Metricon Stadium since Round 15, 2016 and they lost that match by 40 points versus the Suns.
Head to Head Record
The Saints are 6-4 against the Suns.
Best Bet
Hawthorn Hawks v Adelaide Crows
Saturday, June 16 7:25pm, MCG
On Saturday night, the Hawks and Crows meet at the MCG. Each team is just outside the top eight so the stakes are high. The Hawks are coming off y bye and will be looking to challenge the top 8. Last match, the Crows recorded a tight defeat to the Dockers by a margin of 3 points. Their injury crisis just keeps on giving as they’re missing a host of stars. So the Hawks should take advantage. They’re 4-2 at the ‘G in 2018 and need to beat the struggling Crows.
Stadium Record
This season, the Hawks hold a 4-2 record at MCG. Since 2017, the Crows hold a 2-1 (1 draw) record at MCG.
Head to Head Record
The Hawks are 9-2 against the Crows since 2010.
Best Bet
Geelong Cats v Richmond Tigers
Sunday, June 17 3:20pm, MCG
On Sunday afternoon, the Cats and Tigers meet at the MCG. Both sides are sitting in the top four so this should be a great matchup to watch. Last time out, the Cats comfortably beat the Kangaroos at Kardinia Park by a score of 96-59. The Cats are now on a 3 game winning streak. Last week, the Tigers couldn't outlast the Power at the Adelaide Oval. These two met in the finals last season and the Tigers thrashed them 91-40. But the Cats still have the wood over the Tigers with 8 wins from 9 since 2010. So I don’t mind the Cats at the line. They’re 9-4 ATS as a home underdog since 2014 and most of their games at the ‘G this season have been close.
Stadium Record
In 2018, the Cats hold a 2-2 record at MCG. In 2018, the Tigers hold an 8-0 record at MCG.
Head to Head Record
The Cats hold an 8-1 record against the Tigers.
Best Bet
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