Richmond will be hoping Dreamtime doesn't turn into a nightmare when they face Essendon with the line looking like an attractive option.
Fremantle represent value with an injury-hit Collingwood travelling over to Perth on Friday night.
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Below are The Sporting News’ tips and predictions for Round 11:
Odds via TAB.
Fremantle vs Collingwood prediction, tip, best bet
Collingwood's injury list continues to grow with another two debutants fronting up this week in Ed Allan and Wil Parker.
The Dockers are in decent form and should be able to deal with a Magpies side that could be missing up to eight first-team players.
There isn't enough value at head-to-head but we like taking Fremantle at the line at home.
Prediction: Fremantle by 19 points
Best bet: Fremantle -4.5 ($1.90)
North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide prediction, tip, best bet
North Melbourne have lost all 10 games this season and it's unlikely their first victory comes against Port Adelaide in Tasmania.
But the Power showed their vulnerability in almost losing to Hawthorn at home last weekend.
While backing an upset is probably not the right play, North Melbourne's line is quite attractive considering match location and opposition form.
Prediction: Port Adelaide by 22 points.
Best bet: North Melbourne +45 ($1.90)
Geelong vs. GWS prediction, tip, best bet
Tough one to pick down in Geelong with both teams coming off three losses in a row.
While the Cats will welcome back Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins, their form has dropped off a cliff in recent weeks.
A loss to Port Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium a few weeks back shattered their invincibility at the Cattery.
We're backing the Giants to win as underdog here, with the Cats exposed as a middle of the road team.
Prediction: GWS by 11 points
Best bet: GWS to win ($2.45)
Richmond vs. Essendon prediction, tip, best bet
Injury-ravaged Richmond were beaten by 119 points by Brisbane last weekend.
And while that result is unlikely to be repeated, the Tigers barely have a fit 22 players to select from this week.
Essendon should comfortably cover the line, particularly with Jordan Ridley back in their defence.
Prediction: Essendon by 65 points
Best bet: Essendon +40.5 ($1.90)
