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We have expert betting tips for AFL Round 14, which kicks off tonight with the Richmond vs Carlton clash at the MCG.
Richmond vs Carlton, Thursday 19:20
Richmond will take on Carlton at the MCG tonight. Carlton defying odds this year, sitting in 4th position after 13 rounds with a 9-3 record. Richmond sitting in 9th only out of the 8 on percentage, with a 7-5 record.
It is a huge night for the Blues, with captain Patrick Cripps to play game 150. Carlton broke an 11-match loosing streak to Richmond in round 1 this year with their come from behind victory.
Key players include:
Richmond:
- Tom Lynch
- Jack Riewoldt
- Dion Prestia
Carlton:
- Charlie Curnow
- Harry McKay
- Patrick Cripps
Richmond vs Carlton prediction:
Carlton by 10-points
Richmond vs Carlton betting tip:
Richmond start as slight favourites at $1.75 to Carlton $2.00
St Kilda vs Essendon, Friday 19:50
St Kilda will host Essendon on Friday night at Marvel Stadium. The Saints sitting in 6th position with an 8-4 record, Essendon struggling in 16th position with a 2-10 record.
Essendon have won three out of the last five clashes with St Kilda. But one would think St Kilda will comfortably get by on this occasion.
Key Players:
St Kilda:
- Max King
- Jack Steele
- Jack Sinclair
Essendon:
- Peter Wright
- Harrison Jones
- Jake Stringer
St Kilda vs Essendon prediction:
St Kilda by 60-points.
St Kilda vs Essendon betting tip:
St Kilda start strong favourites at $1.26 to Essendon $3.75
Port Adelaide vs Sydney Swans, Saturday 13:45:
Port Adelaide will host Sydney at Adelaide oval on Saturday. Port sitting in 12th with a 5-7 record, Sydney in 7th with an 8-4 record.
Port have won the last five clashes with the Sydney Swans. One wonders whether that will continue this weekend with the Swans seemingly in better form.
Key players include:
Port Adelaide:
- Travis Boak
- Ollie Wines
- Connor Rozee
Sydney:
- Lance Franklin
- Justin McInerney
- Issac Heeney
Port Adelaide vs Sydney prediction:
Port Adelaide by 15-points.
Port Adelaide vs Sydney betting tip:
Sydney start favourites at $1.72 to Port Adelaide $2.10.
West Coast vs Geelong, Saturday 16:35:
West Coast will host Geelong on Saturday. West Coast on the bottom of the table with a 1-11 record, Geelong in 5th with an 8-4 record.
Geelong have won three of the last five clashes with the Eagles. One would think the trend will continue.
Key Players include:
WCE:
- Tim Kelly
- Andrew Gaff
- Josh Kennedy
Geelong:
- Tom Hawkins
- Joel Selwood
- Cam Guthrie
West Coast vs Geelong prediction:
Geelong by 70-points
West Coast vs Geelong betting preview:
Geelong start strong favourites at$1.08 to West Coast $8.00
Greater Western Sydney (GWS) vs Western Bulldogs, Saturday 19:35:
GWS will host the Western Bulldogs at Giants Stadium on Saturday night.
The Giants sitting in 13th with a 4-8 record. The Bulldogs in 10th with a 6-6 record. The Bulldogs have won three of the last five clashes with GWS.
Key players:
GWS:
- Josh Kelly
- Toby Green
- Tim Tarranto
Western Bulldogs
- Marcus Bontempelli
- Adam Treloar
- Aaron Naughton
GWS vs Western Bulldogs prediction:
Western Bulldogs by 25-points.
GWS vs Western Bulldogs betting preview:
GWS start favourites at $1.88 to the dogs 1.96.
Gold Coast Suns vs Adelaide Crows, Sunday 15:20:
Gold Coast will host Adelaide on Sunday at Metricon Stadium. Gold Coast impressing odds this year in 11th position with a 6-6 record. Adelaide struggling in 15th with a 3-7 record.
Adelaide have won four of the last five clashes with the Gold Coast Suns. One would predict that will change on Sunday.
Key Players:
Gold Coast:
- Touk Miller
- Noah Anderson
- Matt Rowell
Adelaide:
- Rory Laird
- Ben Keys
- Jordan Dawson
Gold Coast vs Adelaide Prediction:
Gold Coast by 40-points
Gold Coast vs Adelaide betting prediction:
Gold Coast hot favourites start at $1.17 to Adelaide $5.10