Juventus v Real Madrid: Coin-toss final may not be settled inside 90 minutes

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Juventus v Real Madrid</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Saturday, 19:45<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Live on BT Sport Showcase</span></span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juventus</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Dominant domestically over the last six seasons (six league titles and three Coppa Italia successes), Juventus now feel that their time has finally come in Europe. Yes, they made the final against Barcelona two seasons ago, but that team was still very much a work in progress, whereas now there is the feeling that <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">they head to Cardiff on an even footing with their illustrious opponents</span>.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Max Allegri</span> deserves huge credit for that, and for sculpting a side that has been both durable and deadly in the competition so far. The defence and Gigi Buffon - who will be more desperate than most to claim a Champions League winner's medal - have deservedly received plenty of plaudits, but <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juve's attack is also varied and well-grooved</span>, making them a very rounded outfit.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />The big decision for Allegri on Saturday is whether to start with a back three or a back four. If it's the former, <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Andrea Barzagli</span> will slot in alongside old colleagues Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini. If it's the latter, <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juan Cuadrado</span> will likely come in. The Old Lady have also been boosted by the return of <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sami Khedira</span>, who limped out of the semi-final win over Monaco.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Real Madrid</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />The European Cup and Real Madrid. Real Madrid and the European Cup. It's a dance as old as time itself - and one that shows no sign of losing any of its potency any time soon. This is a third final in four years (and 15th in total) for Los Merengues, who last lost at this stage way back in 1981 and have happy memories of facing Juventus: <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">they beat the Italian giants in the 1998 final</span>.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Zinedine Zidane</span> played for Juve in that match, but now lines up against them for the first time as a manager. Indeed, it's easy to forget just how new the Frenchman is to this coaching lark given <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">the rapidly-growing 'Honours' section on his CV</span>: since entering the dugout 17 months ago, he has won the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the Club World Cup and La Liga. You cannot argue with that.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />This season, Real took some time to find their rhythm. But they have been commanding in recent months, not least in swatting aside Atlético Madrid to book their place at the Millennium Stadium. One of the key performers in that tie was <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Isco</span>, who looks likely to edge out hometown hero <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Gareth Bale</span> in the only real selection dilemma troubling Zidane.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Match Odds</span></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Madrid are <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="7/4"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">2.76</span></span> favourites to win in 90 minutes and become the first team to retain the European Cup. Their pedigree is obvious and, from a tactical point of view, there's a good chance that their midfield three - <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Toni Kroos</span>, <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Casemiro</span>, <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Luka Modric</span> - will have the better of the battle with Juventus' two-man engine room. That was certainly the key tussle in the win over Atleti.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Juve, though, have the tools to make this a real game. They are unbeaten in the Champions League this term (W9 D3) and have conceded just three goals in that run - a fine effort given they faced Monaco twice and Barcelona twice. <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">There is a battle-hardened quality to Allegri's side</span> that should counteract Real's big-game experience, so the <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="2/1"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">3.05</span></span> on the Juventus win and the especially <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="11/5"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">3.15</span></span> available for the draw in 90 minutes both look like attractive options.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Winner</span></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />The market for the winner (be it in 90 minutes, after extra time or on penalties) is close to an even split: Madrid are <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="20/21"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">1.96</span></span> and Juve <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="21/20"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">2.04</span></span>. If you wish to back one of the sides, this is a safer option than the Match Odds market, given that <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">three of the last five finals have not been decided in normal time</span>.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Over/Under 2.5 Goals</span></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />The first thing to note here is that <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Madrid always score</span>: they last failed to do so in April 2016, fully 65 competitive matches ago. But their defence is also generous to opponents - they've only kept one clean sheet in this competition this term - meaning it is hard not to see Juventus having some joy on the night.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />That would lead us towards the overs at <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="6/4"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">2.46</span></span>, but Juve's frugality at the back gives us pause for thought. They successfully stifled Barça and Monaco, and <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">could adopt a fairly cautious approach</span> in an attempt to do the same here. The better option is probably <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Both Teams to Score</span> at <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="1/1"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">2.00</span></span>, with 1-1 an attractive <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Correct Score</span> proposition at <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="6/1"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">6.80</span></span>.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">To Score</span></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />It's not every day that you can back Cristiano Ronaldo to score at outside evens. The Portuguese forward has ten goals to his name in the competition so far - the sixth successive season he's got into double figures - and has scored 14 times in his last nine matches. <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="8/5"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">2.58</span></span> looks well worth taking on, even against a superb defence. If you fancy Ronaldo to score first, Betfair Sportsbook are <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">offering a big enhanced price of 5/1</span> (max bet £50, T&Cs apply).</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Recommended Bets</span></span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Back the FT draw at</span> <span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;" title="11/5">3.15</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial; padding: 0px; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Back Cristiano Ronaldo to score at </span><span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;" title="8/5">2.58</span></span></span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 600; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="inline-odds" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px 2px 1px; position: relative; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;" title="8/5"><br /></span></span></span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DqjibY0H-fI/WTGDMaVl0rI/AAAAAAAAB2E/BZfH1hsKeJw9ezjPlxIH7TFFmtJBCYcOgCLcB/s1600/Juventus-Real-Madrid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DqjibY0H-fI/WTGDMaVl0rI/AAAAAAAAB2E/BZfH1hsKeJw9ezjPlxIH7TFFmtJBCYcOgCLcB/s640/Juventus-Real-Madrid.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>

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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">NRL Preview<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm (AEST), 1300Smiles Stadium, Townsville</strong></span><br /> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong> <br /> <figure style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Cowboys have a strong record against the Titans and could start much shorter closer to match day if Johnathan Thurston makes his return from injury. JT has been named in jersey No.19 and would still need to pass a fitness test to take his spot in the starting 17. The Titans are one of the most resilient sides in the NRL, but will need all hands on deck, including NSW Origin representatives, Jarryd Hayne and Nathan Peats, if they’re to match the Cowboys in Townsville. The Wolf is on JT watch!</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">History</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Cowboys have won four straight against the Titans – their longest streak in the history of the rivalry – with an average margin of 18 across that time. North Queensland have won four straight and 6 of the last 7 in Townsville. The Cowboys defeated the Titans 32-26 in Round 4 this year, with both Dale Copley and wrecking ball Coen Hess crossing for doubles.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Queensland are eighth on the ladder with a 6-5 record. They rank ninth in attack and eighth in defence. The Cowboys have won just 2 of their last 6 games – over Newcastle and Canterbury – but are 3-2 on the road this year. Gold Coast are 13<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup> on the ladder with a 4-7 record. The Titans rank second in attack but are the worst defensive team in the premiership. Prior to the bye, Gold Coast won three straight before being stunned 30-10 by Manly at home. The Titans have scored 30-plus in 3 of their last 4.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Key Matchup</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Scott Bolton v Ryan James. It’s not the key match-up many would expect, but the work-rate of Scott Bolton, stepping into Matt Scott’s big shoes, hasn’t gone unnoticed by The Wolf. Bolton goes about his job with minimal fuss and was a very strong in the Cowboys most recent outing against the Sharks, making 43 tackles. James will be determined for a strong game here and put his name in front of NSW selectors for Game 2 if NSW lose the opener. He’s as consistent as they come and a sky blue jersey can’t be too far off for James.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> </figure><br /> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Queensland are 7-4 ATS with a 7-4 under record while Gold Coast are 6-5 ATS with a 9-2 over number.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Cowboys have won four straight against the Titans – their longest streak in the history of the rivalry – with an average margin of 18 across that time.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Queensland have won four straight and 6 of the last 7 in Townsville with all those wins being by double digits.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The last three matches between the sides have all topped 48 points.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Queensland have covered 9 of their last 12 as a favourite at home off a loss.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The under is 12-5 when the Cowboys are at home after being held to 14 or fewer.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gold Coast are 22-9 ATS away from home after being held to 14 or fewer with an 18-13 under number.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Titans have covered their last four road games and 10 of their last 15.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Titans have covered 12 of their last 14 as a road underdog of 4.5 or more.</span></li> </ul> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Final Thoughts</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Wolf thinks the Cowboys will get the job done at home with or without Thurston, but can’t see a blowout with the Titans having an uncanny knack of being able to stick with teams even when the chips are down. History is in the favour of the Cowboys and a victory by a margin of 1-12 looks the best play in this one.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />North Queensland by 6</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Best Bet</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">North Queensland 1-12 ($2.90)</span></span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Other Recommended Bets</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Under 42 ($1.88)</span></span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YgewJigfF7Y/WTGCvOC3s1I/AAAAAAAAB2A/W_tpmPIO9wAXxLV86bRqo_Ku3I2c0Y6SwCLcB/s1600/2017Jun02055145_657618696.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="600" height="446" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YgewJigfF7Y/WTGCvOC3s1I/AAAAAAAAB2A/W_tpmPIO9wAXxLV86bRqo_Ku3I2c0Y6SwCLcB/s640/2017Jun02055145_657618696.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>

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<b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gold Coast v West Coast<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 1:45pm at Metricon Stadium</span></b><br /> <b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gold Coast are pushing to get out of the bottom four at home against a West Coast team that has struggled for form in recent weeks.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gold Coast are down to 16<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup> on the ladder with just three wins to show for the season. They have dropped their last two and four of their last five with their last two defeats coming by 72 against Port in China and 35 against Melbourne at home. The Suns rank seventh in scoring but have been horrific defensively, better than only the Lions, conceding 109.3 points per game.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">West Coast are down to sixth on the ladder with a 6-4 record following back-to-back losses. The Eagles rank ninth in attack and seventh in defence. Those losses were a horrific road loss to Essendon followed by a disappointing home defeat to GWS. The Eagles have posted 100-plus in just 1 of their last 8.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">– Gold Coast have never defeated West Coast in eight matches with their best result being a draw in 2015.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– West Coast have covered 5 of the 7 matches against Gold Coast since 2012 with the over hitting in five.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The Suns are 32-27 ATS since 2012 at Metricon Stadium.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Gold Coast are 9-4 ATS as a home underdog after conceding 120.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The Suns have covered 8 of their last 12 day games at Metricon.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The over is 12-4 in day games at Metricon since 2012.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– West Coast have covered just 2 of their last 11 interstate day games.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The Eagles are 8-14 ATS interstate after scoring 90 or fewer.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– West Coast are 12-21 ATS as an interstate favourite since 2012.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The Eagles are 1-7 ATS as a single digit interstate favourite since 2012.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– West Coast are 34-22 under interstate since 2012.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Betting Data</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2017 Line: Gold Coast 4-5, West Coast 4-6<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017 Over-Under: Gold Coast 7-2, West Coast 5-5</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">What To Expect</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Wolf is very keen on the Suns in this one – or more precisely, is very keen to take on West Coast. The Eagles are awful bets on the road, particularly as a favourite and in day matches. The Suns are strong at Metricon in day matches and bounce back after poor defensive performances. An upset is brewing here.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gold Coast by 10</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Gold Coast +8.5 ($1.91)</span></span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Player Markets</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Aaron Hall has been in outstanding nick over his last three games with scores of 156, 134 and 117. In his current form he should go on with it in a very winnable affair for the Suns.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Aaron Hall 120+ Fantasy Points ($2.75)</span> </span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-twIj5ZLH5GE/WTGCB_dL53I/AAAAAAAAB18/iwfx6zpQcO4Vjre0pFWEgBXCXxKxakBYACLcB/s1600/6092-preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="615" height="416" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-twIj5ZLH5GE/WTGCB_dL53I/AAAAAAAAB18/iwfx6zpQcO4Vjre0pFWEgBXCXxKxakBYACLcB/s640/6092-preview.jpg" width="640" /></a><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong></div>

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AFL Preview: Giants v Bombers

<b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">GWS v Essendon<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 4:35pm at Spotless Stadium</span></b><br /> <b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Greater Western Sydney can go top of the ladder against Essendon with an Adelaide loss on Friday night with the Giants heavily favoured to knock off the Bombers.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Greater Western Sydney have swept up to second on the ladder with eight wins from their last nine matches. They have put together three straight wins including an impressive 98-90 victory in Perth over West Coast last week. The Giants rank fourth in attack and fifth in defence in 2017. Four of the last five Giants games have been decided by single digits.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Essendon are 11<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup> on the ladder with a 5-5 record. The Bombers rank eighth in attack and 13<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup>in attack. Essendon put together impressive wins against Geelong and West Coast before a disappointing loss to Richmond last Saturday. The Bombers have won just 1 of 3 interstate games in 2017.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">– GWS have won the last two against Essendon after losing the first four encounters.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– GWS have covered 5 of the 6 matches against the Bombers.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The under has hit in 5 of the 6 Giants-Bombers matches.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– GWS are 24-17 ATS all-time at Spotless while as a favourite 11-6 ATS.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The over is 6-3 when the Giants are a favourite at Spotless after they have posted 90 points.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Essendon have covered just 2 of their last 12 interstate games.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The Bombers are 2-5 ATS interstate after scoring fewer than 70.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Essendon have failed to cover nine straight interstate getting four goals or more.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Betting Data</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2017 Line: GWS 5-5, Essendon 5-5<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017 Over-Under: GWS 5-4, Essendon 6-4</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">What To Expect</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Giants have been playing up or down to their opposition recently but this shapes as a breakout game for them. They have a great record at Spotless and have a wonderful cover record against the Bombers. The Bombers are a mess interstate and particularly bad as a big outsider. This is only heading one way and is the best of Round 11.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">GWS by 66</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">GWS -30.5 ($1.91)</span></span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Player Markets</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jeremy Cameron has been quiet on the fantasy front lately with just one score over 100 in his last five but he is set to feast on a poor defensive team like Essendon. He has kicked 20.5 at home this year against 13.5 on the road.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Jeremy Cameron 100+ Fantasy Points ($1.80)</span> </span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D-EbvXTjIFg/WTGBUESfB4I/AAAAAAAAB14/WLdoP_ru6pUa_h9FaFN5ZCS_1c4jJ0vEgCLcB/s1600/6093-preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="615" height="416" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D-EbvXTjIFg/WTGBUESfB4I/AAAAAAAAB14/WLdoP_ru6pUa_h9FaFN5ZCS_1c4jJ0vEgCLcB/s640/6093-preview.jpg" width="640" /></a><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong></div>

AFL Preview: Giants v Bombers

GWS v Essendon Saturday 4:35pm at Spotless Stadium Greater Western Sydney can go top of the ladder against Essendon with an Adelaide los...

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AFL Preview: Kangaroos v Tigers

<b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Nth Melbourne v Richmond<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Saturday 7:25pm at Etihad Stadium</span></b><br /> <b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Melbourne sit outside the Top 8 with Richmond well inside it but the recent form of each team could see them swapping positions sooner rather than later.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Melbourne dropped their opening five games for the season but have turned their year around since with four wins in their next five. The Kangaroos enter this off back-to-back wins over Melbourne and Carlton. North sit 13<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup> on the ladder but have the sixth best attack. It is their 15<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup>ranked defence that is letting them down having conceded more than 90 in 8 of 10 games.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Richmond won their opening five games before dropping four straight, three by less than a goal. The best – and worst – of those losses was against GWS in Sydney, a game they blew a big lead in. They bounced back with a win over Essendon last week. The Tigers have the third best defence in the AFL but rank 12<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup> in scoring.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Richmond have defeated North Melbourne just 4 times since 2002 with North holding a 14-4-1 record over that span</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North have posted at least 100 points in 9 of the last 10 against the Tigers</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North have covered six straight against Richmond</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Kangaroos have covered just 2 of their last 8 at Etihad</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North are 17-8 ATS as an underdog at Etihad including a 6-2 ATS after scoring 100-plus</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Richmond are 8-6 ATS at Etihad since 2012 but just 1 of their last 5 as a favourite</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Tigers are 22-36 ATS as a non-interstate favourite since 2012</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North are 21-12 ATS as a non-interstate outsider since 2012</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The over is 10-4 when North are a non-interstate outsider of fewer than two goals</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The under hits in 60% of night games after Round 8</span></li> </ul> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Betting Data</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2017 Line: North Melbourne 5-5, Richmond 8-2<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017 Over-Under: North Melbourne 7-3, Richmond 2-8</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">What To Expect</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North have long had the wood on Richmond and should again get the coin in what shapes as an exceptional matchup. The Tigers defence has been sound this year but North have consistently broken Richmond’s defence down in recent years. The Kangaroos are excellent as an underdog in Melbourne while the Tigers are very poor as a favourite.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">North Melbourne by 8</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">North Melbourne +4.5 ($1.91)</span></span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Player Markets</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jack Ziebell’s fantasy stocks have certainly risen over the last three weeks with scores of 113, 104 and 114. Ziebell had 30 touches in his last match with Richmond.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Jack Ziebell 110+ Fantasy Points ($2.50)</span> </span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e9ld7p3q4fs/WTF7GYis8JI/AAAAAAAAB1s/8GKNIMqrX1gFqQwBcQz4D5lOx8C2hiIYQCLcB/s1600/f8fe26e4eaf52502f1ac6ccb73f57b29c95d3ee7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e9ld7p3q4fs/WTF7GYis8JI/AAAAAAAAB1s/8GKNIMqrX1gFqQwBcQz4D5lOx8C2hiIYQCLcB/s640/f8fe26e4eaf52502f1ac6ccb73f57b29c95d3ee7.jpeg" width="640" /></a><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong></div>

AFL Preview: Kangaroos v Tigers

Nth Melbourne v Richmond Saturday 7:25pm at Etihad Stadium North Melbourne sit outside the Top 8 with Richmond well inside it but the re...

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NRL Preview: Roosters v Broncos

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">NRL Preview<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Saturday, June 3, 5:30pm (AEST), Allianz Stadium, Sydney</strong></span><br /> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong> <br /> <figure style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It’s hard to get a gauge on this match with so many players from both sides involved in State of Origin 1. The Roosters have five Origin representatives, while the Broncos have six of their stars representing Queensland. Late team news will be crucial in this one.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">History</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Broncos have won 14 of 21 against the Roosters since 2003, including 4 of the last 6. Brisbane won 32-8 when the teams met in Round 6. The last four and 6 of the last 8 have topped 38 points.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Sydney Roosters are entrenched in the Top 4 with an 8-4 record. They had won two on end – including a 48-10 demolition of Parramatta – before a respectable 24-16 defeat to the Raiders in Canberra without five Origin stars. The Roosters have been held to 16 or fewer in 5 of their last 7 matches. Brisbane are also in the Top 4 with an 8-4 record and also enter off an Origin-related defeat to New Zealand, going down 28-10 at Mt Smart. The Broncos had won six straight prior to that loss, posting at least 24 in all of them. Brisbane have conceded 22-plus in 3 of their last 5 after not conceding 22 at all in the first six weeks.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Key Matchup</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Jake Friend v Andrew McCullough. If Friend happened to be born in NSW he would be wearing the NSW No.9 jersey in Origin 1, unfortunately for Friend he was born in Queensland and is stuck behind the greatest hooker of all time in Cameron Smith. Friend is an invaluable asset to the Roosters and his leadership while the Origin stars are missing is crucial to the Roosters’ success. McCullough makes his return to the Broncos side after suffering a nasty concussion against the Tigers. Like Friend, his experience and leadership during a disruptive Origin week is pivotal to the Broncos chances of causing an upset here.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> </figure><br /> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Roosters are 6-6 ATS with a 7-5 under record while Brisbane are 6-6 ATS with an 8-4 over record.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Brisbane have won 14 of 21 against the Roosters since 2003, including 4 of the last 6.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Roosters though have won the last three and 4 of the last 5 at Allianz.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Brisbane won 32-8 when the teams met in Round 6.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The last four and 6 of the last 8 have topped 38 points.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Roosters have covered just 1 of 4 at Allianz this year but cover 57% at the ground since 2013.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Small interstate outsiders are 52-23 ATS since 2013 while in the Origin period they are 11-4 ATS.</span></li> </ul> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Final Thoughts</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Wolf is treating this match with plenty of caution with so many unknowns around which Origin players will back-up on Saturday night. The Broncos with +3.5 looks the safest play and should be well prepared with Ben Hunt and Andrew McCullough directing the side around the park. Mitchell Pearce has been one of the best for the Roosters this season and his absence from training is sure to hurt the Roosters preparation and the flow of their attack for this clash. The Wolf is expecting some tired Origin players to back-up and there could be some leaks in defense for both sides as a result. The overs is also a recommended play here.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Brisbane by 2</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Best Bet</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Brisbane +3.5 ($1.91)</span></span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Other Recommended Bets</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Over 37.5 ($1.88)</span></span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I44FW08_Kdk/WTF4Q-1_6fI/AAAAAAAAB1k/MoKAPBDqac8Cb2tj1mzBPBwfIOHspZ8IgCLcB/s1600/2017Jun01063614_598321298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="600" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I44FW08_Kdk/WTF4Q-1_6fI/AAAAAAAAB1k/MoKAPBDqac8Cb2tj1mzBPBwfIOHspZ8IgCLcB/s640/2017Jun01063614_598321298.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>

NRL Preview: Roosters v Broncos

NRL Preview Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos Saturday, June 3, 5:30pm (AEST), Allianz Stadium, Sydney It’s hard to get a gauge on this...

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NRL Preview: Dragons v Tigers

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">NRL Preview<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Saturday, June 3, 3pm (AEST), ANZ Stadium, Sydney</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><br /></strong></span> <br /> <figure style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Both sides have key players involved in State of Origin 1 on Wednesday night and will be sweating on their stars getting through unscathed. The Dragons have named their NSW representatives, Josh Dugan and Tyson Frizell on an extended bench, while playmaker Gareth Widdop has also been named in the squad to make his return from injury. The Tigers welcomed Warriors discard Tui Lolohea to the club during the week and he’ll make his debut in the No.6 jersey on Saturday. James Tedesco and Aaron Woods will back up if they pull up well after Origin 1. Jack Littlejohn replaces Luke Brooks for a consecutive week in the halves, while Sauaso Sue misses the clash through suspension.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">History</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Dragons have won 4 of the last 6 clashes with the Tigers including a 28-6 win in Round 5 this year. Dragons winger Jason Nightingale scored a hat-trick in the 22-point victory. The Dragons have also won 4 of the last 5 clashes against the Tigers at ANZ Stadium.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Dragons are fifth on the ladder with a 7-4 record. They lost three straight before entering the bye with a dominant 30-14 win over the Warriors in New Zealand. The Dragons have conceded at least 13 in five straight after doing so just once in the first six rounds. The Saints have scored 22-plus in 6 of their last 8. The Tigers are down in 15<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup> on the ladder with a 3-8 record. The Tigers dropped their last three before the bye, following a respectable 22-16 loss to Cronulla with embarrassing performances against South Sydney and Brisbane. The Tigers have conceded at least 22 points in 8 of their last 10 and have lost the last two matches by a combined 64-8.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Key Matchup</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Paul Vaughan v Aaron Woods. Vaughan has not only been the signing of the season but he has arguably been the best forward in the competition over the first 12 rounds of the competition. He’s tied in second spot on 14 points with Paul Gallen on the Dally M Medal leaderboard and will be determined for a big performance here against Aaron Woods, the man who many suggest should have missed out on NSW selection in favour of Vaughan. The Tigers are looking light in the forwards with the suspension of Sue and the injury to Josh Aloiai, and it will be up to Woods once again to carry the Tigers pack if they’re to cause an unlikely upset here.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> </figure><br /> <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 1.1rem; padding: 0px;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">St George Illawarra are 8-3 ATS with a 6-5 over record while the Wests Tigers are 4-7 ATS with a 7-4 under record.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Dragons have won 4 of the last 6 clashes with the Tigers including a 28-6 win in Round 5 this year.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">St George Illawarra have won 4 of the last 5 at ANZ.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Four of the last five matches meetings have failed to break 40 points.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Dragons have been the top cover team this year.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">St George Illawarra have covered 5 of their last 9 when favoured by more than a converted try while they are 10-5 over in games as a favourite by 6.5 or more.</span></li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Tigers are 14-21 ATS with a 22-13 over record when an outsider of 8 or more.</span></li> </ul> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Final Thoughts</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Tigers are struggling at the moment, while the Dragons have been the surprise packets of the competition. The Dragons will only be boosted by the return of Gareth Widdop and look to have a clear advantage in the forwards. The Red V should win this one comfortably.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />St George Illawarra by 16</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Best Bet</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">St George Illawarra Dragons 13+ ($2.30)</span></span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Other Recommended Bets</strong><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Over 43.5 ($1.88)</span></span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0MYeCqlPQo/WTF3SBmciPI/AAAAAAAAB1g/KSCUKhLaK_cjDgnT84AXGcevMH2cwaikwCLcB/s1600/2017Jun01060820_663644206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0MYeCqlPQo/WTF3SBmciPI/AAAAAAAAB1g/KSCUKhLaK_cjDgnT84AXGcevMH2cwaikwCLcB/s640/2017Jun01060820_663644206.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>

NRL Preview: Dragons v Tigers

NRL Preview St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers Saturday, June 3, 3pm (AEST), ANZ Stadium, Sydney Both sides have key players i...

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AFL Preview: Cats v Crows

<b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Geelong v Adelaide<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Friday 7:50pm at Simonds Stadium</span></b><br /> <b style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 18px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Clashes don’t come much bigger than this with third-placed Geelong hosting top-of-the-table Adelaide in a compelling affair.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Form</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Geelong opened the season with five straight wins and appeared to be destined for another premiership tilt but dropped three straight before a much-needed 23-point win over the Western Bulldogs followed by a two-point win at home over Port. The Cats sit third on the ladder thanks to an attack that rates third while their defence ranks 11<sup style="box-sizing: border-box;">th</sup>.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Adelaide sit first on the ladder with an 8-2 record based on a stunning attack that is top averaging 124.1 points per game. Their defence ranks fourth conceding just 85.6 points an outing. The Crows bounced back from a surprising two-game losing streak with two dominant wins over Brisbane and Fremantle where they posted 140-plus in each.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stats That Matter</span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">– Geelong have won four straight, covering each of them, and 12 of the last 15 against Adelaide dating back to 2007.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Adelaide’s last win at Simonds Stadium was in 2003.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Geelong have covered 10 of the last 13 at Simonds Stadium.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Geelong have won 21 of 22 at Simonds Stadium after conceding 85 or fewer the start prior (12-10 ATS).<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The Cats have won outright their last two at Simonds Stadium as an outsider while they have covered 5 of their last 7 as an underdog in Victoria.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Adelaide have covered 21 of their last 33 as an interstate favourite.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– The over has hit in 23 of the last 33 Adelaide interstate favourite games.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Interstate favourites off a win of 40 or more cover at 59% since 2012.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />– Adelaide are 14-6 ATS after scoring 140 points with a 13-3 over record.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Betting Data</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">2017 Line: Geelong 5-5, Adelaide 8-2<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017 Over-Under: Geelong 7-3, Adelaide 6-4</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">What To Expect</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is hard to go past the Crows in this one. They possess one of the most high-powered attacks in AFL history and are annihilating teams with their incredible scoring. They have an incredible record as an interstate favourite and they hold their form after posting a big score. Geelong were unconvincing against Port and are there to be beat.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">How It’s Shaping Up</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Adelaide by 12</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Adelaide -4.5 ($1.91)</span></span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Player Markets</strong></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rory Sloane has posted six scores over 130 this year, including three over 150. In Adelaide wins he has averaged 132.5. He will be getting 120.</span></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recommended Bet<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;">Rory Sloane 120+ Fantasy Points ($1.75)</span> </span></strong></div> <div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kef3SbwnIfY/WS_mtesV8GI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/JJ2amAk7fuQTNmBLbhvcxL6la0GK0YXuwCLcB/s1600/ac10fb704159968bc536e54a859b8a7d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="650" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kef3SbwnIfY/WS_mtesV8GI/AAAAAAAAB1Q/JJ2amAk7fuQTNmBLbhvcxL6la0GK0YXuwCLcB/s640/ac10fb704159968bc536e54a859b8a7d.jpg" width="640" /></a><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></strong></div>

AFL Preview: Cats v Crows

Geelong v Adelaide Friday 7:50pm at Simonds Stadium Clashes don’t come much bigger than this with third-placed Geelong hosting top-of-th...

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