A hot-and-cold Brisbane side represents value against a suspension-hit GWS Giants on ANZAC night.
This column somehow keeps the faith with North Melbourne against Adelaide due to a couple of important factors.
Are Geelong overpriced without Tom Stewart to face Carlton's Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay?
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Below are The Sporting News’ tips and predictions for Round 7:
Odds via TAB.
GWS vs. Brisbane prediction, tip, best bet
Take suspended guns Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan out of the GWS forward line and the Giants look beatable.
And with Brent Daniels also under an injury cloud, the Giants could be significantly weaker.
Brisbane were disappointing against Geelong last week but did comfortably defeat Melbourne at the MCG the week before.
With a relatively fit list, the Lions are value at evens in this match-up.
Prediction: Brisbane by 15 points.
Best bet: Brisbane -2.5 ($2.00)
North Melbourne vs. Adelaide prediction, tip, best bet
Can we trust North Melbourne?
Most punters would say not but they are usually a better side down in Hobart - particularly against interstate opposition.
Adelaide has also struggled on their travels for a number of seasons now and they appear to be battling in general this season.
The Kangaroos can win but they should keep the margin respectable if they don't
Prediction: Adelaide by 11 points.
Best bet: North Melbourne +27.5 ($1.90)
Geelong vs. Carlton prediction, tip, best bet
The unbeaten Cats are favourite in this game but they will be without Tom Stewart to face Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay.
The match is also at the MCG, not GMHBA Stadium.
Carlton showed their strength by knocking off the unbeaten Giants last week and they are certainly value as the underdog here.
Prediction: Carlton by 12 points.
Best bet: Carlton to win ($2.05)
Fremantle vs. Western Bulldogs prediction, tip, best bet
The Dockers fell to a disastrous loss against West Coast and their season is on the line.
They have certainly lost their aura at Optus Stadium after the Eagles defeat.
Western Bulldogs appeared to click as they thrashed the Saints last week,
Luke Beveridge's team are value as an underdog in this match.
Prediction: Bulldogs by 5 points.
Best bet: Bulldogs to win ($2.00)
