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AFL Tips Round 17: Betting preview, odds and predictions

Kieran Francis

AFL Tips Round 17: Betting preview, odds and predictions image

 

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North Mebourne vs. Western Bulldogs prediction, tip, best bet

North Melbourne are coming off a five-day break with significant injury worries.

The Bulldogs might have a reputation as a flat-track bully but the Kangaroos are there for the taking.

It appears the line is still quite generous towards the Bulldogs with the above factors considered.

Prediction: Western Bulldogs by 68 points

Best bet: Bulldogs -48.5 - ($1.90)

West Coast vs. GWS prediction, tip, best bet

West Coast have bene much-improved in recent weeks, giving Collingwood a fright last weekend.

They have been a decent side at home recently, while the Giants have been all-over-the-shop with their performances.

GWS might get the job done in the end but the Eagles should provide enough resistance to squeeze inside their line.

Prediction: GWS by 11 points

Best bet: West Coast +23.5 ($1.90)

Essendon vs. Gold Coast prediction, tip, best bet

Gold Coast are not as good a team away from home and the Bombers have played Marvel Stadium solidly this season.

This is a match Essendon can win if they bring the heat.

And that fact means their line is probably a bit longer than it should be.

Prediction: Gold Coast by 5 points

Best bet: Essendon +22.5 ($1.90)

Kieran Francis

Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.