The AFL continues this week for Round 19 action, kicking off with Essendon vs Adelaide on Friday night.
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AFL Round 19 Tips
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Friday 19/7/24
7:40pm Essendon Bombers vs Adelaide Crows @ Marvel Stadium
Essendon couldn’t get past Melbourne last week, but the Bombers should have too many guns for the Crows.
They have played their best footy against teams further down the AFL ladder, like the Crows, who sit in 14th spot.
We’re happy to back the home side to score a convincing victory.
Betting tip: Essendon –10.5 @ $1.90
Essendon by 21
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Saturday 20/7/24
1:45pm GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns @ ENGIE Stadium
The Giants are hanging onto a top eight spot, and they could be too good for the Suns on Saturday afternoon.
As the betting suggests, there won’t be much between them, but the Giants should have the class advantage at home.
We’re happy to take the –17.5 line available with AFL betting odds.
Betting tip: GWS – 17.5 @ $1.90
Giants by 21
1:45pm St Kilda Saints vs West Coast Eagles @ Marvel Stadium
It’s a battle of some of the worst teams in the AFL, as the 15th-placed Saints face the 16th-placed Eagles.
Because both teams aren’t very good, we’re happy to take the Eagles to win at $4.35 and +27.5. The Saints are a better team, but the value is with the visitors.
It won’t be the most popular betting game of the week, but because of the odds, we’re forced to take the Eagles with the points.
Betting tip: West Coast +27.5 @ $1.90
Eagles by 5
4:35pm Hawthorn Hawks vs Collingwood Magpies @ MCG
The Magpies lost to the Cats last week, but we thought they played well enough back this week.
A win is needed for Collingwood, who currently sit in 12th position, and that’s not where we expected them to stand.
Hawthorn has been improving steadily, which is why it’s the $1.90 favourite. However, we’re happy to stick with the Magpies, who are desperate for victory.
Betting tip: Collingwood @ $1.94
Collingwood by 10
7:30pm Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs @ GMHBA Stadium
Coming off a strong win over Collingwood are the Cats, who are the rightful favourites to beat the Bulldogs.
We believe the Cats are a genuine title contender, and although covering a –18.5 spread won’t be easy on Saturday night, they are the team with momentum.
The Bulldogs are also playing well, but class is with the Cats, who we’re picking to keep their winning run alive.
Betting tip: Geelong -18.5 @ $1.90
Geelong by 22
7:30pm Port Adelaide Power vs Richmond Tigers @ Adelaide Oval
The Tigers are the worst team in the competition, which is why Port Adelaide is the massive favourite to win.
We haven’t been impressed with the Power, who are ninth on the ladder. However, they’re easily good enough to beat the Tigers.
We’re backing them to cover the –41.5 spread and score one of their biggest wins of the year.
Betting tip: Port Adelaide –41.5 @ $1.90
Port Adelaide by 50
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Sunday 21/7/24
1:10pm Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans @ Gabba
The Swans might be the top team in the AFL, but most of the money has come for the Lions at home.
They are the $1.81 favourites to beat the table toppers, which surprising, but there is plenty of momentum with the home side.
It’s going to be an epic game, and it could be an early preview of the AFL finals, and we’re picking the Lions to prevail.
That’s mostly based on the early betting support.
Betting tip: Brisbane @ $1.81
Brisbane by 10
3:20pm Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons @ Optus Stadium
Despite showing signs of inconsistency, the Dockers are the favourites to beat Melbourne.
The Dockers are $1.48 with head-to-head markets, which is too short for our liking. We prefer backing the Demons at a much better price.
Melbourne is a $2.67 underdog, and after beating Essendon, confidence should be high with the visitors on Sunday.
Betting tip: Melbourne @ $2.67
Melbourne by 6
4:40pm Carlton Blues vs North Melbourne Kangaroos @ Marvel Stadium
A big win for Carlton is expected to close Round 19, and the Kangaroos are likely due for another thrashing.
The current line is –34.5, and considering how poorly the Kangaroos performed last week, we’re not surprised by the line.
Carlton is too good to let this one slip, so expect an easy victory.
Betting tip: Carlton –34.5 @ $1.90
Carlton by 44
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