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There are some huge games this week, including Carlton vs Geelong, and Brisbane vs Melbourne.
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AFL Round 2 Tips
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Thursday 23/3/23
7:20pm Carlton Blues vs Geelong Cats @ MCG
Carlton started its season with an insane 58-58 draw with the Richmond Tigers last week. They played well enough to win during the middle stages of the game but couldn’t finish it off.
The Cats come off a 125-103 loss to the Magpies, so they’re both looking for their first win. However, only one team is paying value odds.
Carlton is $2.51 to, which is too good to pass up, so we’re locking in the value.
Betting tip: Carlton Blues +12.5 @ $1.90
Carlton by 4
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For round 2, our same game multi sees Carlton +12.5 spearheading the play. It’s easily good enough to stick with the Cats for four quarters, and this game could come down to the final play on Thursday night. We’re also taking the under total match points, as the Blues are a good defensive team, after allowing the Tigers just 58 points. We cashed with Charlie Curnow to score two goals or more last week and we’re sticking with him. Expect the Blues’ forward to repeat that effort.
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Friday 24/3/23
7:50pm Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons @ Gabba
The Brisbane Lions were very disappointing when losing 126-72 to the Power last week, which is enough to see them as home underdogs against Melbourne.
Melbourne was impressive when winning 115-65 against the Bulldogs, so its confidence levels should be high.
It should be a close game, but we’re taking Melbourne to edge clear in the final stanza.
Betting tip: Melbourne Demons @ $1.90
Melbourne by 6
Saturday 25/3/23
1:45pm Collingwood Magpies vs Port Adelaide Power @ MCG
The Magpies couldn’t have been more impressive last week, and we expect that form to continue against Port Adelaide.
Despite the Power also coming off a big win, it came at home, where they are always much harder to beat. At the MCG, the Power won’t have everything their own way.
Confidence is big for the Magpies, so take them to win.
Betting tip: Collingwood Magpies –9.5 @ $1.90
Collingwood by 14
4:35pm Adelaide Crows vs Richmond Tigers @ Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide Crows stuck around when losing to the Giants, but that’s not the best form guide when you’re about to face the Tigers.
Richmond had a draw against Carlton, and although it didn’t win, it is still a much better form guide than the Crows.
We can’t understand why bookmakers have the Tigers at $1.69. We priced them around $1.40, so we’re happy to take the value.
Betting tip: Richmond Tigers @ $1.69
Richmond by 10
7:25pm Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda Saints @ Marvel Stadium
St Kilda scored an upset win over Fremantle last week and they are paying juicy odds again with bookmakers.
They are the $2.76 underdogs to beat the Bulldogs, who were soundly beaten by Melbourne 115-65 last week.
We don’t expect them to be as bad, but we’re taking the Saints +13.5.
Betting tip: St Kilda Saints +13.5 @ $1.90
Bulldogs by 8
7:30pm Fremantle Dockers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos @ Optus Stadium
We were disappointed from the effort of Fremantle last week, but it should have little problem piling on the points against the Kangaroos.
North Melbourne will again be an easy beat team in 2023. There isn’t much to get excited about, so even covering the 28.5-point spread this week seems too difficult.
Take the much better team to score a comfortable win to close Super Saturday.
Betting tip: Fremantle Dockers –28.5 @ $1.90
Fremantle by 38
Sunday 26/3/23
1:10pm Sydney Swans vs Hawthorn Hawks @ SCG
The Sydney Swans are $1.10 favourites to beat the Hawks on Sunday, and it would take a brave punter to bet against them.
However, covering a 37.5-point spread isn’t easy, but based on their Round 1 performances, we’re taking the Swans.
They were far too good for Gold Coast, and the Hawks were embarrassing against Essendon.
Betting tip: Sydney Swans -37.5 @ $1.90
Swans by 44
3:20pm Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns @ Marvel Stadium
Buoyed by an impressive Round 1 victory, Essendon could march their way to another victory against the Suns.
Starting 2-0 would be excellent for Essendon, which wasn’t expected to play well. However, the Suns are there for the taking.
Punters get the home side at –9.5, which is a value line in AFL Round 2 betting markets.
Betting tip: Essendon Bombers –9.5 @ $1.90
Bombers by 14
6:20pm West Coast Eagles vs GWS Giants @ Optus Stadium
There won’t be much between these teams, which are struggling, and are likely to continue to struggle.
The Eagles lost to North Melbourne, which isn’t enjoyable. That’s a disastrous effort, so the Giants, who beat the Crows, should play well.
Take the Giants at $1.73, which is better than expected from bookmakers.
Betting tip: GWS Giants @ $1.73
Giants by 10
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