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The Blues were hoping that a battle against bitter rivals Collingwood would bring the best out of them, but it was not the case. The Pies kicked 8 goals in the third term to win by 56 points. The Blues have lost their last three games and have now covered the line in only 3 of their last 16 games following a loss. Meanwhile, the Lions scored a season high 120 points in a win over the Power which helped maintain second spot on the ladder. They have won 8 of their last 10 as the betting favourite in this…

The Bulldogs extended their win streak to three games with a 105-96 victory over the Swans. It was the third time in as many games that they scored 100+ points, and it has helped solidify their place in the top 8. The Kangaroos fell to 0-6 in their last 6 after a win in an 85-point thumping against the Hawks but have been successful at the line in 63% of games following a loss in the last year. The Bulldogs have won 8 in a row in this series and 13 of the last 15 clashes when installed as the…

A game at home to the Kangaroos was supposed to help the Blues keep in touch with the top 8 but an upset loss leaves them 8 points adrift. The Power also blundered their chance to make it three wins on the trot in a 71-52 loss to the Swans which increases the importance of this contest for both teams. The Blues have covered the line in only 3 of their last 14 games following a loss with the Under holding on in 79% of those matches. They are 1-4 both straight up and at the line in their last…

The Dockers extended their win streak to four games with a narrow win over the Kangaroos while the Bombers lost every quarter in a 95-point thumping at the hands of the Cats. The Bombers have lost their last four games on the road and have compiled a 2-6 record as an away underdog in the last year. The Dockers have won 8 of the last 11 meetings as the home team in this series and have successfully covered the line in 5 of the last 7 as a home favourite. The Under is 4-0 in the Dockers last four games…

The Saints ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over the Demons in Round 12 and had plenty of time to prepare for the Bulldogs courtesy of the bye last week. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs tailed at every break in a 22-point loss to the Hawks and have now lost 3 of their last 4. The Bulldogs have won 4 of the last 5 meetings in this series – all games which have been played at Marvel Stadium. They have won 7 of their last 9 following a loss with a 67% success rate at the line in those games.…

The Hawks were held to 60 or fewer points for a second consecutive game last week and have now lost their last three. The Bulldogs have lost 2 of their last 3 but it has not been from a lack of points as they have averaged an incredible 112ppg during that stretch. Fresh off the bye they will be full of running which has been their identity this season. The Over has hit in 9 of their last 13 home games and each of the Hawks last 5 at this ground. That is good news for the Bulldogs as they…

It took longer than expected but the Lions got back into the winner’s circle with a win over the Hawks and will start big favourites for this one despite the Bombers having won 6 of their last 8. Part of that is the Bombers away form. They have won only 2 of their last 7 as an away underdog and have a poor 27% success rate at the line in all away games played in the last year. The Lions have won 9 of their last 12 as a home favourite but have covered the line only twice which suggests…

It was a similar story for both teams in Round 10 as they bounced back after a loss with huge wins. The Cats won by 76 points away to the Power while the Bulldogs thumped the Bombers by 91 points. They split the two meetings last season, but it is the Cats that have won 6 of the last 8 clashes. The Cats have won 14 of the last 18 encounters as the betting fav (9-1 at home) and this is accompanied by a 67% win rate at home in the last 12 months. These are 2 of the best…

We kick off Round 9 with an intriguing battle between two sides occupying spots in the top 4. The Suns are coming off a wire to wire win over the Bulldogs and are yet to suffer consecutive defeats this season. The Hawks extended their win streak to three games and have won those games by an average of 50ppg. The Suns have won 4 of the last 5 meetings which includes a 67-point in their most recent clash at TIO Stadium in 2022. This may be taking place at a neutral venue, but the Suns are notably 5-2 both straight…

Jack Crisp had a kick after the full time siren to beat Geelong, but his miss brought an end to their 6-game winning streak. The Dockers were never in the hunt in a 61-point loss to the Saints in a game where they lost every quarter. These two played out a rare draw (75-75) in their only clash last season but the Pies did win the three prior clashes and are 4-0 at the line in the last 4 meetings. The Pies have won 9 of the last 14 clashes (69%) when installed as the betting favourite and have also…