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Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers Prediction & Picks (Peter Wright Key Factor): Odds Analysis & Top Props

August 24th | 03:09 AM GMT Read time icon 3 min read
Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers Prediction & Picks (Peter Wright Key Factor): Odds Analysis & Top Props
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Winning bets for Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers? We break down odds and insights. Includes analysis on key players like Peter Wright. Explore AFL predictions, AFL game picks, betting preview, Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers stats and odds.

Peter Wright (Essendon) Over 0.5 Anytime Goalscorer (-303)

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Peter Wright is a solid bet to score anytime due to his recent form. With an average of 1 goal in his last 5 away games and a similar average against the upcoming opponent, Gold Coast Suns, his scoring consistency is evident. Additionally, his L5 stats reveal an average of 2.4 shots at goal and 1.8 marks inside 50, indicating his involvement in Essendon's attacking plays. Despite a slightly lower goal accuracy away, Wright's overall accuracy of 60% boosts his chances. Considering the model's prediction of 1.3 goals for him in this game with a significant 9.1% edge, backing Wright to snag a goal seems a statistically sound choice.

Joel Jeffrey (Gold Coast SUNS) Over 14.5 Disposals (-455)

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Joel Jeffrey is poised to excel in this matchup against Essendon based on his recent form. With a model predicting him to secure 20.2 disposals and averaging 21.2 in his last five home games, Jeffrey surpassing the 14.5 line seems probable. His strong disposalefficiency at 89.0% and ability to gain significant metres (496.8 on average) suggest he can maintain possession effectively. Additionally, his consistency with turnovers at just 1.6 per game boosts his chances of hitting this mark. Facing an opponent where he has averaged 20.3 disposals in recent encounters further strengthens his position. Considering his impressive overall hit rate and the home advantage, backing Joel Jeffrey to go over 14.5 disposals is a sound bet.

Ben Ainsworth (Gold Coast SUNS) Over 0.5 Anytime Goalscorer (-303)

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Ben Ainsworth is a strong candidate to snag a goal in the upcoming match against Essendon. With an average of 1.6 goals in his last five home games, Ainsworth boasts a high goal-scoring potential. His 51.7% goal accuracy and 2.8 shots at goal per game indicate a player in form. Additionally, his 6.6 score involvements per game suggest he is actively contributing to his team's attacking plays. Facing Essendon, against whom he averages 1 goal in his last five encounters, Ainsworth's recent performance and historical success against this opponent further support the model's prediction of 1.1 goals. This, combined with an edge of 1.8%, makes Ainsworth a favorable choice to hit the scoreboard.

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