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AFL Tips Round 20: Betting preview, odds and predictions

Kieran Francis

AFL Tips Round 20: Betting preview, odds and predictions image

It's the business end of the season with blockbusters aplenty in Round 20 as Retro Round gets going.

This week, we have focused on a couple of line value bets, while the Saints appear to be value as an underdog.

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All odds per bookmaker Sportsbet.

GWS vs. Sydney prediction, tip, best bet

The Swans have been just keeping their finals hopes alive in recent weeks.

But GWS, with Hogan, Taylor and Kelly back, are ready to extinguish any chance of Sydney in September.

A comfortable Giants win is on the horizon.

Prediction: GWS by 25 points

Best bet: GWS -9.5 ($1.90)

North Melbourne vs. Geelong prediction, tip, best bet

North Melbourne have been all over the shop this season but they play their best football at Marvel.

While the same can't be said of Geelong, who struggle at the venue.

It's going to difficult for North to win, but they can get under the 50-point line.

Prediction: Geelong by 35 points

Best bet: North Melbourne -50.5 ($1.90)

St Kilda vs. Melbourne prediction, tip, best bet

While the Saints have lost six games in a row, they have been competitive in all and arguably should have won four of those matches with a bit more polish.

If they bring their best football, they should get the job done against a Steven May-less Melbourne.

St Kilda as underdogs are value so keep an eye on the odds fluctuations

Prediction: St Kilda by 11 points

Best bet: St Kilda to win ($2.02)

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.