Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between North Melbourne Kangaroos and St Kilda Saints. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with North Melbourne Kangaroos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne Kangaroos vs. St Kilda Saints game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday March 22, 2020 at 1:10 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs St Kilda Saints Odds
North Melbourne Kangaroos vs St Kilda Saints Preview
Two coaches stepping into their first full season square off on Sunday in a game that should tell us plenty.
Brett Ratten knows how to bring out the best in a young team, which has led to many pundits tipping the Saints to finish inside top eight this season.
It’s also a new era at Arden Street as Rhyce Shaw looks to prove the doubters wrong. We got a good taste of North Melbourne’s new front man for half a season last year, and there is still enough talent for the Kangaroos to challenge for a finals spot.
As far as this game goes though, you’d be mad not to take a play in the head-to-head market. The Roos have won three straight over St Kilda dating back to 2017, but really, this game is nothing more than a coin flip.
I’m happy to side with St Kilda here though purely based on North’s horrible back line. The addition of Paddy Ryder to the ruck should go a long way, and the Saints typically beat up on weaker teams like the Gold Coast, Demons, Blues and Dockers last year. The $1.80 presents enormous value.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping North Melbourne Kangaroos to win at $2.00 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Ben Brown at $6.50.