Essendon vs. Brisbane Predictions

We have Essendon vs. Brisbane predictions for AFL Round 8 on Saturday, May 2 at 12:35pm at Marvel Stadium.

Kicking off Super Saturday is Essendon vs. Brisbane, in what could be a season-defining game for the hosts.

Best Bet

Essendon +40.5 @ $1.90

After a disappointing ANZAC Day loss to Collingwood, a much better performance is needed from the Bombers to keep their fans happy.

They looked good when beating Melbourne before going close against Gold Coast, and that level of play is needed to cover the +40.5 spread against the defending champions, but they are good enough to achieve it.

Essendon has a young squad, and with that comes inconsistency. However, their last two losses to the Lions were by 20 points or less, so that bodes well for punters taking the underdog to keep it close. We have Brisbane winning by around 20-27 points, so include the current line in your AFL picks this week.

A good start from Essendon could see them give Brisbane something to worry about late in the game.

Same Game Multi

Essendon +40.5, Nate Caddy 2+ Goals, Zac Bailey 2+ Goals, Total Points Over 182.5 @ $8.00

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Our Essendon vs. Brisbane SGM picks include Nate Caddy and Zac Bailey to kick 2+ goals. Caddy had three goals against Collingwood last week, which was a solid effort. He is a $1.76 hope to kick 2+ goals on Saturday, which is a good price.

Bailey kicked three goals against Adelaide for the Lions, and punters also get a fair price at $1.73. We’re happy to include him in our AFL multi bets at the current odds.

It could be a goal-fest at Marvel Stadium, so include over 182.5 in picks to boost payouts.

Best Value Bet

Essendon First to 25 Points @ $3.40

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We have Essendon making a fast start, and the $3.40 to reach 25 points first is too good to turn down.

There is every chance of the Bombers making a fast start to make amends for last week, and Brisbane isn’t always the quickest team out of the blocks.

If Essendon kicks an early goal, they could be off and running. In their best games this year, they have gotten off to fast starts, and Saturday’s game could be no different.

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