Geelong vs. North Melbourne Predictions

We have Geelong vs. North Melbourne predictions for AFL Round 8 on Saturday, May 2 at 4:35pm at GMHBA Stadium.

Punters should expect a quality contest between teams looking to bounce back from losses.

Best Bet

North Melbourne +28.5 @ $1.90

North Melbourne has lost its last 14 games against Geelong, but there has been real growth with the Kangaroos this season.

They might have lost to GWS last week, but they went down fighting, and that followed a 130-55 win over Richmond. That was an excellent win for a team that has struggled for years, and their confidence levels are rising.

We’re not picking them to win the game outright, but getting a +28.5-point start is a sizable advantage. The Kangaroos are good enough to keep it close, and that’s reflected in AFL betting markets. They lost their last two games against Geelong by 40 and 101 points, so significant improvement is expected on Saturday.

Include North Melbourne +28.5 in AFL picks this week and expect a close game for most of the contest.

Same Game Multi

North Melbourne +28.5, Nick Larkey 3+ Goals, Shannon Neale 2+ Goals, Total Points Over 190.5 @ $9.00

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Nick Larkey has been excellent for North Melbourne, and he comes off a four-goal performance. He is paying $2.35 to kick 3+ goals, and although scoring against Geelong isn’t easy, it should be a high-scoring contest.

We also like Shannon Neale to have a good game for the Cats. He kicked a double last week, and although the odds are short for 2+ goals, it’s worth including in Geelong vs. North Melbourne SGM picks.

Bookmakers have the line at 190.5 points, which is in the high range, but it should be a high-scoring game. They combined for 199 points in their latest meeting, and that was with North Melbourne scoring 49 points.

Best Value Bet

North Melbourne Halftime Winner @ $3.00

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We’re banking on North Melbourne getting off to a fast start, and they could take a lead into the halftime break.

They have been starting well for most of the year, which has set them up well for the second half. It will take a concentrated effort to lead against Geelong, but the Kangaroos should show their best form early in the game.

The $3 odds are generous enough to include in AFL predictions.

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