GWS v St Kilda betting tips and winner prediction
Welcome to our GWS v St Kilda betting tips and winner prediction for their AFL round 2 clash at ENGIE Stadium in Saturday’s twilight fixture.
The Giants are priced at 1.48 to defeat St Kilda (2.65) with leading Australian betting sites, while the line has been set at 13.5 points and the total points over/under mark at 184.5.
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GWS has started its season with a strong win over Hawthorn, before being eclipsed by the Western Bulldogs last round, to the tune of 81 points.
The Giants have a host of stars out of their line-up at the moment, including Sam Taylor, Josh Kelly, Tom Green, Brent Daniels and Aaron Cadman, with the fact their team is still strong on paper indicating just how good their depth is. They have not made any changes to the team that was smashed by the Western Bulldogs.
The Saints are yet to get off the mark in 2026, with losses to Collingwood and Melbourne, but there was a definite improvement against the Demons and snatching a victory was not beyond them.
They will be boosted by the inclusion of ruckman Rowan Marshall and Liam Stocker, with veteran Jack Macrae (knee) and Isaac Keeler going out of the line-up. They have also named Mattaes Philipou and Liam Ryan despite pulling up sore from the Demons match.
GWS v St Kilda prediction
Our AFL betting expert has assessed the markets and found some value GWS v St Kilda betting tips:
Nasiah Wanganeen Milera 25+ possessions
The Saints star has been subdued to start the season in comparison to his brilliant best late last year. This has seen his odds to gather 25+ possessions, a mark he has not reached this year, blow out to 1.60. With the way GWS plays, we think “Nas” will get his season rolling and easily eclipse the 25 touch mark.
Clayton Oliver 25+ possessions
The Giants recruit is fit and playing good footy for his new club. We expect he’ll be at the coalface again on Saturday and the 25+ mark looks a formaility for this proven ball magnet. He is paying 1.45 with BetRight Australia.
Mitch Owens 2+ goals
Owens has developed into a consistent presence in the Saints’ forward line and we’ll back him in to kick a few goals in this match. He is paying around the 1.90 quote to kick 2+. Jesse Hogan will have his hands full with gun Saints stopper Callum Wilkie, which means we’ll leave him out this week, with Jake Stringer (1.80 to kick 2+) and Jake Riccardi (2.02 for 2+) also coming into our considerations.
GWS v St Kilda prediction
We’ve been flipping a coin all week when picking our winner for this clash. We don’t think the Saints should be as long as 2.65 in the head to head market, but know the Giants talent levels shade them. Having said that, Ross Lyon coached teams can put the clamps on traditionally. We’re willing to take the Saints +13.5 in line betting in this one, with a stirring win on the road on the cards. Our final GWS v St Kilda prediction? GWS by 1 point.
