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The Crows will be confident of bouncing back from a disappointing five-point loss to Port Adelaide last round when they take on the Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval. The Bulldogs have struggled to recapture the magic of 2016 this season and have notched wins against sides at the bottom end of the ladder over recent weeks. The Bulldogs have struggled in Adelaide, winning one game in their last four attempts at Adelaide Oval. The Crows will have one of the best midfield combinations in the competition and will be looking for a big win against a side that has struggled with injuries and confidence.
The White Sox are in danger of breaking their worst start in franchise history when they host the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago can’t seem to catch a break and will be hoping that pitcher James Shields can help them turn things around when he takes the mound in the opening game for the White Sox. The Rangers are coming off a good win against the Mariners and will look to start left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels in the opening game against the White Sox. The Rangers have a slight edge in this clash and I’m backing them to get the win on the road.
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Atlanta will be looking for another win against the Cubs in their fifth clash of the season. The Braves have struggled to shake off the Cubs at Sun Trust Park and will be wanting to get a win to build a lead at the top of the NL East Standings. The Braves are good value in the marketplace to salute against a Chicago side that has struggled for consistency this season.
The Capitals hold a two-game lead after winning both games on the road against the Lightning. Tampa Bay need to strike back in what looms as a crucial Game Three for the number one seeds. The Lighting have been in this position before and have the quality and depth in their line-up to get back in the series, starting with a much needed win on the road in Washington.
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Hurricanes (-27.5 points) Roosters (+13 points) Super Kings (win) @ Combined Odds $10.72
The Hurricanes are in outstanding form and will be on the hunt for a bonus-point win against the Reds at the Cake Tin. The Hurricanes were able to decimate the Rebels in their only outing against an Australian side this year and the Reds were appalling in their loss to the Sunwolves in Tokyo. I’m backing the Hurricanes to beat the line as New Zealand’s Super Rugby dominance over the Aussies is set to continue for another week.
The Roosters were in sensational form last week and Trent Robinson’s side seems to have found some consistency after struggling to click over the first few rounds of the competition. The Roosters will be too good for Brisbane and should have little trouble picking apart the Broncos defensive line.
The Daredevils will be playing for pride when they take on MS Dhoni’s side in what looms as a vital clash for the Super Kings. The Super Kings are good value to continue their outstanding form and shouldn’t have any issues getting the win against the Daredevils.