AFL Preview: Magpies v Cats

Collingwood v Geelong
Saturday 2:10pm at MCG

Collingwood’s season is over but they will be looking to play the spoiler against a Geelong team gearing up for another finals run.

FormCollingwood are 13^th on the ladder with an 8-11-1 record. The Magpies rank ninth in scoring and 11^th in defence so are underperforming in their ladder position. Collingwood had gone four weeks without a loss before losing by 27 points to Port Adelaide. The Pies are 3-5-1 against Top 8 teams this year.

Geelong are third on the ladder with a 13-6-1 record, ranking second in scoring and sixth in defence. The Cats have lost just two of their last eight matches and enter this off an impressive 14-point win over Richmond. The Cats have topped 100 points in just three of their last 15 matches. The Cats are 2-1 at the MCG this year.

Stats That Matter

– Collingwood have won and covered 6 of the last 8 against Geelong.
– The under has hit in five straight Magpies-Cats games.
– The Magpies are 36-49 ATS at the MCG since 2012.
– Geelong have covered just 4 of their last 18 at the MCG.
– The Magpies are 14-27 ATS in day matches at the MCG.
– Geelong are 11-3 under in day matches at the MCG.
– Collingwood have covered 12 of their last 15 as an outsider.
– The Magpies are 29-17 under after conceding 95 or more points/

Betting Data2017 Line: Collingwood 11-9, Geelong 10-10
2017 Over-Under: Collingwood 10-10, Geelong 10-10

What To ExpectCollingwood are always a good bet as an underdog so we are sticking fat despite the brutal non-cover against the Power last week. The Magpies have Geelong’s numbers while the Cats are horrific at the MCG.

How It’s Shaping UpCollingwood by 4

Recommended Bet
Collingwood +10.5 ($1.91)

Player MarketsTaylor Adams has at least 29 disposals in 13 games this year and 30-plus in his last three.

Recommended Bet
Taylor Adams 30+ Disposals ($1.65)