Collingwood has reached the tipping point with their injuries as they face a dangerous Western Bulldogs outfit.
It's time to have faith in Hawthorn after their recent extraordinary run of form.
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Below are The Sporting News’ tips and predictions for Round 12:
Odds via TAB.
Port Adelaide vs. Carlton prediction, tip, best bet
Port Adelaide showed their vulnerability at home against Hawthorn two weeks ago.
The Power really should have lost if it wasn't for the Hawks' inability to close out the match.
Carlton present a much stronger threat than Hawthorn and can win this game on the road.
Prediction: Carlton by 12 points.
Best bet: Carlton +8.5 ($1.90)
Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs prediction, tip, best bet
Injuries are mounting for Collingwood and there has to be a tipping point somewhere.
The Bulldogs have a midfield and forward line that can punish the Magpies - an area weaker teams have struggled to make the most in.
Getting the Bulldogs at around 50 per cent odds is value, especially when they are a 60-65 per cent chance to win.
Prediction: Western Bulldogs by 18 points.
Best bet: Western Bulldogs -2.5 ($1.90)
Hawthorn vs. Adelaide prediction, tip, best bet
Why is there no faith in Hawthorn?
The Hawks have won three of their past four games, with the only loss coming in a game they should have won on the road vs. Port Adelaide.
At the MCG on a Saturday afternoon, the Hawks should be favourites in this match - so definitely back them as underdogs.
Prediction: Hawthorn by 23 points.
Best bet: Hawthorn to win ($2.05)
Geelong vs. Richmond prediction, tip, best bet
The Cats should comfortably snap their five-match losing streak against the injury-hit Tigers.
It's hard to judge if Richmond will provide resistance, like they did against Essendon last week.
Marlion Pickett had four shots at goal last week - this makes his anytime goal odds pretty decent value.
Prediction: Geelong by 48 points.
Best bet: Marlion Pickett anytime goalscorer ($2.50)
