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West Coast v Port Adelaide
Sunday 4:40pm at Domain Stadium

Seventh-placed West Coast meets fifth-placed Port Adelaide in one of the most compelling Round 16 affairs.

Form
West Coast are seventh on the ladder with an 8-6 record. They rank ninth in scoring and eighth in defence. The Eagles have won just two of their last six but enter this off a surprise win over the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne. Four of the last five West Coast games have been decided by a single digit margin.

Port have dropped to fifth on the ladder following their home loss to Richmond. They have an 8-6 record but rank top defensively and second in scoring. The Power have lost two straight just once this year. The Power have conceded more than 81 points in just one of their last seven matches.

Stats That Matter

– West Coast have won 6 of their last 8 against Port Adelaide.
– All six matches between West Coast and Port have gone under the total.
– West Coast are 40-31 ATS at Subiaco since 2012.
– The Eagles have covered just 1 of their last 5 as a home favourite of less than three goals.
– Port are 36-24 ATS interstate since 2012.
– Port are 9-5 ATS with a 9-5 over record as an interstate outsider of less than three goals.
– Port have covered just 5 of their last 15 day games.
– West Coast are 37-25 over in day games since 2012.

Betting Data
2017 Line: West Coast 6-8, Port Adelaide 8-6
2017 Over-Under: West Coast 6-8, Port Adelaide 6-8

What To Expect
The best play in this compelling affair is the over. West Coast are a huge over team in day games and Port are a big over team as a small interstate outsider. Both of these teams are strong defensively but it wouldn’t surprise if this one opened up.

How It’s Shaping Up
Port Adelaide by 10

Recommended Bet
Over 173.5 points ($1.88)

Player Markets
Sam Mitchell has hit 29 disposals in four of his last seven matches. Love the price in this one.

Recommended Bet
Sam Mitchell 30+ Disposals ($2.10)West Coast v Port Adelaide
Sunday 4:40pm at Domain Stadium

Seventh-placed West Coast meets fifth-placed Port Adelaide in one of the most compelling Round 16 affairs.

Form
West Coast are seventh on the ladder with an 8-6 record. They rank ninth in scoring and eighth in defence. The Eagles have won just two of their last six but enter this off a surprise win over the Western Bulldogs in Melbourne. Four of the last five West Coast games have been decided by a single digit margin.

Port have dropped to fifth on the ladder following their home loss to Richmond. They have an 8-6 record but rank top defensively and second in scoring. The Power have lost two straight just once this year. The Power have conceded more than 81 points in just one of their last seven matches.

Stats That Matter

– West Coast have won 6 of their last 8 against Port Adelaide.
– All six matches between West Coast and Port have gone under the total.
– West Coast are 40-31 ATS at Subiaco since 2012.
– The Eagles have covered just 1 of their last 5 as a home favourite of less than three goals.
– Port are 36-24 ATS interstate since 2012.
– Port are 9-5 ATS with a 9-5 over record as an interstate outsider of less than three goals.
– Port have covered just 5 of their last 15 day games.
– West Coast are 37-25 over in day games since 2012.

Betting Data
2017 Line: West Coast 6-8, Port Adelaide 8-6
2017 Over-Under: West Coast 6-8, Port Adelaide 6-8

What To Expect
The best play in this compelling affair is the over. West Coast are a huge over team in day games and Port are a big over team as a small interstate outsider. Both of these teams are strong defensively but it wouldn’t surprise if this one opened up.

How It’s Shaping Up
Port Adelaide by 10

Recommended Bet
Over 173.5 points ($1.88)

Player Markets
Sam Mitchell has hit 29 disposals in four of his last seven matches. Love the price in this one.

Recommended Bet
Sam Mitchell 30+ Disposals ($2.10)