The AFL season reaches fever pitch in Round 17, with every point crucial in the race for the finals. One enticing matchup features Collingwood looking to mend their wounds against a battered Essendon. We’ll dissect this clash, analyze the key factors, and explore AFL betting odds to empower you to make informed wagers.
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Round 17: Friday, July 5th – Sunday, June 7th, 2024
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Plenty of teams will be eager for an important win during Round 16 of the AFL schedule.
However, only some teams will be as motivated as Essendon, which took a 45-point shellacking at the hands of Geelong last week.
There isn’t much separation among teams in the top eight in the standings, and any good results could help improve or worsen a team’s respective position.
Collingwood Hopes to Shake Early Woes
Friday, July 5th, 2024
The Magpies have struggled to show what allowed them to win the AFL Grand Final last season.
Collingwood’s two-match winning streak was halted by an 11-point defeat to Gold Coast last week.
The match with Essendon will kick off a stretch where Collingwood will play five straight seasons at MCG.a
Having spent so much time at MCG should give the Magpies an opportunity to relax a bit.
Collingwood will be missing John Noble, who is in concussion protocol.
The Magpies will benefit from getting Lachie Schultz back from illness.
Harrison Jones will be questionable for Essendon.
The Bombers will want to bounce back quickly.
The 60 points Essendon scored last week was their lowest output since Week 4 when the Bombers were only 42 points.
Collingwood was -200 to win the match, while Essendon was +160.
The over/under was set at 167.5 points.
The Magpies, who are 11.5-point favorites, should grab a win in this match.
Gold Coast Wants to Turn Corner
Saturday, July 6th, 2024
The Suns are on the fringe of the postseason race.
Gold Coast has lost three of its past five matches.
Gold Coast will have an opportunity to build momentum with a team that has already dominated this season.
The Suns beat North Melbourne 120-52 back in Round 9.
Teams have been running circles around the Kangaroos all season.
North Melbourne has lost three straight matches since picking up its only win.
During the past two rounds, the Kangaroos have scored less than 70 points.
Gold Coast is -250 to win the match, while North Melbourne is +195.
The Suns are a 17.5-point favorite.
The over/under has been set at 170.5 points.
The Kangaroos will likely lose this match more than their first meeting, but Gold Coast should win.
Western Bulldogs Set for Tough Matchup
Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Port Adelaide ground its way to a difficult two-point win over Saint Kilda last week.
It was an important performance for the Power, who snapped a three-match losing streak.
Port Adelaide’s offense still needs help.
The Power haven’t scored more than 73 points over the past month.
Western has won three of its previous four matches.
The Bulldogs have been attacking well this season, scoring 100 or more points in two of those three wins.
The Bulldogs are 2.5-point favorites.
Western is -125 on the moneyline, while Port Adelaide is +102.
The over/under has been set at 166.5 points.
This is a good match to back the Bulldogs as a short favorite.
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2025 National Rugby League Season Odds
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| NRL Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Storm | +300 |
| Penrith Panthers | +300 |
| Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | +1000 |
| Brisbane Broncos | +1100 |
| Sydney Roosters | +1500 |
| Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | +1500 |
| Manly Sea Eagles | +1500 |
| South Sydney Rabbitohs | +1600 |
| North Queensland Cowboys | +1700 |
| Parramatta Eels | +2500 |
| Newcastle Knights | +3000 |
| New Zealand Warriors | +3000 |
| Dolphins (Nrl) | +3300 |
| Wests Tigers | +5000 |
| St George Illawarra Dragons | +5000 |
| Canberra Raiders | +6000 |
| Gold Coast Titans | +6600 |
This clash promises high drama as both teams have a lot to prove.
Collingwood is favored according to the AFL betting odds, but Essendon’s hunger for redemption shouldn’t be underestimated.
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All the teams near the top of the AFL standings took care of their business last week, so a log jam still remains. Melbourne (12-3) still holds a one-game lead at the top of the board, but Geelong (11-4), Brisbane (11-4), Fremantle (11-4), Carlton (10-5), and Collingwood (10-5) are all in hot pursuit.
We should be in for another exciting week! Let’s see if any clarity starts to develop as we take a look at the top games for week 17 so you can place your bets against their AFL Odds.
Top AFL Round 17 Betting Games for the Week
Melbourne Demons (-1.5) vs Geelong Cats, Thursday 5:20 AM ET
Easily the premier game of the weekend is the #1 Demons against the second-place Cats. Geelong is a slight home underdog despite being on a six-game win streak, giving them some obvious value in this matchup.
Melbourne has bounced back from their devastating three-match losing streak to post back-to-back wins on the board, including a 117-53 victory over second-seeded Brisbane in round 15.
That being said, Geelong has won their last seven home games against teams that had won the premiership the season prior, and they have some nice momentum going right now.
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans (-8.5), Friday 5:50 AM ET
Western and Sydney are both part of the jam-packed middle of the AFL ladder, with just two games separating the 7th and 12th seeds. Sydney has won three straight at home, which is a major reason why they are such significant favorites even though just one game separates the two teams in the ladder.
Ultimately this seems like too many points to be giving a Bulldogs team that is coming off a loss but to 11-4 Brisbane. Sydney lost to lowly Essendon last weekend and simply cannot be trusted even at home.
Richmond Tigers vs Gold Coast Suns (-1.5), Saturday 2:35 AM ET
The Tigers’ 9-6 record is a bit deceiving since it was built largely off of a 2-4 start to the season. Since then, Richmond has won seven of their last nine games as they are one of the under-the-radar hottest teams in the AFL.
Oddsmakers still have Gold Coast as slight favorites on Saturday, interesting as the Suns come into this contest on the heels of a two-game losing streak. This could be a trap line, but it’s hard not to like Richmond in this match.
Fremantle Dockers vs St. Kilda Saints (-1.5), Saturday 5:25 AM ET
The Dockers continue to keep pace in the ladder, just a game back from Melbourne at 11-4. With the Demons and Geelong (the top two teams in the AFL) squaring off this week, it presents a great opportunity for Fremantle to keep pace if they can get a win over the Saints.
The Dockers are underdogs in this one despite winning 10 of their last 13 games. St. Kilda is just 1-3 in their last four games and really don’t warrant being favored against a legitimate flag contender in Fremantle.
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