Aussie Rules Football Round 12 Odds & Predictions: Eagles, Bulldogs, Lions Enter Mismatches as Massive Favorites
- Big point spreads highlight Round 12 odds as West Coast Eagles, Western Bulldogs, and Brisbane Lions tangle with bottom feeders
- Eagles ride six-match win streak into date with Hawthorn, while Bulldogs and Lions look to overcome road woes in dates with Crows and Kangaroos
- Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of these AFL Round 12 matchups
Big point spreads highlight the Aussie Rules odds as Round 12 of the AFL season gets underway. The West Coast Eagles look to continue their steady rise up the AFL ladder with a seventh straight victory as they take on the slumping Hawthorn Hawks on Sunday as lofty 27.5-point favorites.
The Western Bulldogs are poised to snap a three-match losing streak and reclaim a spot among the top eight as they take on the winless Adelaide Crows as massive 34.5-point chalk on Saturday night, while Saturday morning’s action gets underway with the second-place Brisbane Lions clashing with North Melbourne as 29.5-point favorites.
We’ve got you covered with all the AFL Round 12 odds, and where to find the value in there three lopsided matchups.
Aussie Rules Round 12 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total at DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Western Sydney Giants | -20.5 (-112) | -375 | O 126.5 (-112) |
| Sydney Swans | +20.5 (-112) | +275 | U 126.5 (-112) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Port Adelaide Power | -4.5 (-112) | -136 | O 127.5 (-112) |
| Geelong Cats | +4.5 (-112) | +110 | U 127.5 (-112) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Brisbane Lions | -29.5 (-112) | -715 | O 116.5 (-112) |
| North Melbourne FC | +29.5 (-112) | +460 | U 116.5 (-112) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Collingwood Magpies | +1.5 (-118) | -110 | O 100.5 (-112) |
| Melbourne Demons | -1.5 (-112) | -110 | U 100.5 (-112) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Carlton Blues | -2.5 (-112) | -125 | O 105.5 (-112) |
| Fremantle Dockers | +2.5 (-112) | +104 | U 105.5 (-112) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Adelaide Crows | +34.5 (-112) | -540 | O 127.5 (-112) |
| Western Bulldogs | -34.5 (-112) | -910 | U 127.5 (-112) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
| Hawthorn Hawks | +27.5 (-112) | +430 | O 114.5 (-112) |
| West Coast Eagles | -27.5 (-112) | -625 | U 114.5 |
Odds taken August 12
Eagles Favored to Extend Win Streak in Home Date with Hawks
The West Coast Eagles continued to roll in Round 11, overcoming a shaky first half with a crushing defensive performance after the break on their way to a 72-50 win over Carlton. With the victory, the Eagles extended the longest current win streak in the AFL to six matches and leapfrogged both St. Kilda and Richmond to move into fourth place on the ladder.
FT: @WestCoastEagles 11.6 (72) defeat @CarltonFC 7.8 (50). #AFLEaglesBlues pic.twitter.com/i8LqcU7Zeq
— AFL (@AFL) August 9, 2020
The Eagles have been dominant during their current surge, claiming victory by an average margin of 32.33 points, a pace they are well-positioned to maintain against the offensively challenged Hawks. The club has been particularly dominant in recent contests on their home turf at Optus Stadium, where they are undefeated in six contests this season while allowing more than 51 points on just one occasion.
Following a hopeful 3-1-0 win-loss-draw start to the season, the Hawks have struggled badly, losing five of six, capped by last week’s disappointing 48-32 defeat at the hands of the Fremantle Dockers. The club has struggled to generate offense during their current slide, averaging just 49.33 points per match, a stat that is deceivingly inflated by their 89-58 win over Carlton in Round 10.
Saw more effort from the hawthorn fan juggling 4 beers and two lots of hot chips back to his seats then I have from the hawks. #AFLFreoHawks
— Damien (@DamoMK) August 10, 2020
Slow starts have proven costly to the Hawks, who have averaged fewer than 20 first-half points over their five recent losses. That is likely to spell trouble against the Eagles’ steady offense, which has topped 70 points in all but one home match this season.
Picks: West Coast Eagles-27.5 (-112); OVER 114.5 (-112)
Bulldogs Poised to End Slide vs Winless Crows
The Western Bulldogs are hoping to find a tonic for their recent slump as they host the bottom-feeding Adelaide Crows on Saturday as massive 34.5-point favorites. The Bulldogs are coming off a discouraging 96-72 loss to the surging Brisbane Lions, and have now fallen to defeat in each of their past three contests.
Now sporting a 5-6-0 record that leaves them in 11th place, and four points back of the GWS Giants for a spot among the top eight, the Bulldogs have been outclassed by elite opponents during their current slide. In addition to being routed by the Lions, the club has also suffered losses by double-digit margins to Richmond and Port Adelaide during their losing streak. However, they have enjoyed success against opponents sitting below the line, with each of their five wins coming against teams currently out of playoff contention.
While the Bulldogs are searching for answers, their struggles pale in comparison to the Crows, who ride a 14-match losing streak into their Round 12 tilt with the Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium. Adelaide’s latest defeat came last week against the visiting Collingwood Magpies, who waltzed to a 62-38 win.
"It’s getting to a stage where it’s pretty disgusting… death threats, family threats, comments about kids"
Tex Walker opened up about copping online abuse this morning.
LISTEN HERE: https://t.co/wp5a9tNkXP pic.twitter.com/EUkJGKHruN
— Triple M Adelaide 104.7 (@TripleMAdelaide) August 10, 2020
In addition to going winless, the Crows have also consistently lost by big margins. The club has tallied just 75 total points over their past two outings, and have fallen to defeat by a massive average margin of 48 points over their past three contests. With the Crows’ struggling at both ends of the oval and faced with a hungry Bulldogs squad that is desperate for a win to stay in contention, long-suffering Adelaide fans should expect more of the same punishment this weekend.
Picks: Western Bulldogs -34.5 (-112); UNDER 127.5 (-112)
Lions Focus On First Place in Road Date with Roos
The Brisbane Lions will have a golden opportunity to close the gap on the league-leading Port Adelaide Power when they battle North Melbourne FC on Saturday as 29.5-point favorites. The Lions seized sole possession of second place on the ladder with last week’s demolition of the Bulldogs, and have now posted wins in four of their past five contests.
Round 11 ✅
Straight into round 12 tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/Xv7VxDqbJr
— AFL (@AFL) August 12, 2020
The Lions have powered their steady rise with the AFL’s highest-scoring offense, which has topped 80 points on six occasions so far this season. However, they have struggled at times to pile up the points on the road, scoring 53 or fewer points in three of their past five away matches.
‘’Where is the pride in what you are doing as an AFL rated footballer…this was absolutely deplorable.’’
Garry Lyon on the performance of North Melbourne.#OnTheCouch pic.twitter.com/bcpVLXBctn
— Fox Footy (@FOXFOOTY) August 11, 2020
That may not matter in Saturday’s date with the Kangaroos, who are coming off yet another anemic performance in last week’s 92-35 loss to the Melbourne Demons. The Kangaroos have now scored fewer than 40 points in three road dates, but have fared better as the home team, averaging almost 88 points per match in their past three. North Melbourne fans should have no illusions about their club earning an outright victory this weekend, but a victory against the spread in a low-scoring contest is well within reach.
Picks: North Melbourne FC +29.5 (-112); UNDER 116.5 (-112)
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