Best Bet
The Celtics head to Cleveland determined to overcome their poor record on the road during the playoffs this season. Boston have a 1-4 record during the postseason on the road and this presents the Cavs a real opportunity to claw their way back into the series. Cleveland will have been disappointed to let a double-digit lead slip through their fingers in game two and will need to rise to the occasion in a crucial third game. If the Cavs can find some support for LeBron James, then we could be set for an exciting finish to game three of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Bulldogs were able to complete their third win of the season with a solid performance against Parramatta last week. Cronulla were able to complete a gritty win over the Raiders last week despite a host of injuries to a number of key personnel. The Sharks are riding a four-game winning streak and will be boosted by the return of Paul Gallen. Gallen was a late withdrawal last week and will provide the Sharks forward pack with a timely boost. The Sharks will be warm favourites at home to extend their streak to five wins as they continue to be one of the form teams of the competition.
Best Outsider
The Eagles have surprised the competition with their start to the 2018 season, winning their last seven games. West Coast were impressive last round grabbing a value win on the road against a lacklustre GWS side in Sydney. With Jack Darling, Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras all firing, the Tigers backline face a genuine test. A visit to Perth holds no fear for the Premiers, with Richmond winning five of their last six games in Perth. The Eagles are in red-hot form and will be hard to beat in front of a parochial home crowd at Optus Stadium
BEST THREE-LEG MULTI
ST GEORGE (-8.5 points) HAWTHORN (-13.5 points ) LIONS (-15.5 points) @ Combined Odds $6.90
While the Dragons were stunned by South Sydney last weekend they remain on top of the ladder and have been in outstanding form this season. Expect the Dragons to rebound from their loss to the Rabbitohs with a slick performance against the Raiders.
Hawthorn have had a good start to the AFL season, but will be wary of a Brisbane side searching for their first win of the season. The Hawks will be too good for the Lions and expect them to get the win in Brisbane. The Brumbies face a tough task on the road in this round of Super Rugby.
The Lions have been the benchmark in the African Conference and will be too strong for the Brumbies at home.