North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide Predictions

We have North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide predictions for AFL Round 1 on Sunday, March 15 at 1:10pm at Marvel Stadium.

Punters are eyeing an upset win for the Kangaroos to kick off action on Sunday, and the upset is a good chance of coming up trumps.

North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide Predictions

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Best Bet

North Melbourne +10.5 @ $1.90

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It’s not easy to bet on North Melbourne, but there were encouraging signs last year, and the Kangaroos could pounce on Port Adelaide.

It’s all about attitude for North Melbourne, who have a good enough team to give the Power some troubles, and the home crowd will be roaring. This franchise is desperate for success, and 2026 could see a noticeable improvement.

We don’t have the same thoughts about Port Adelaide, who are likely to finish outside of the top eight. They have some quality players, but consistency has been tough to come by. That’s why we’re backing North Melbourne to cover the +10.5 spread.

It’s a good line with AFL odds, and it should be a close contest on Sunday afternoon.

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Same Game Multi

North Melbourne +10.5, Paul Curtis 2+ Goals, Nick Larkey 3+ Goals, Total Match Points Over 188.5 @ $9.50

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Paul Curtis ended last season with eight goals from his last two games, and he’ll look to get North Melbourne off on the right note. He pays $1.85 to kick 2+ goals, which is a generous offering from bookmakers.

Nick Larkey is the Kangaroo’s best scoring threat. He has 17 goals from his last five games, including consecutive five-goal performances. The $2.45 odds to score 3+ goals is a price we’re happy to include in AFL same game multi bets.

We expect a high-scoring game with little defence being played. Over 188.5 is a good AFL multi bet addition, and it boosts payouts nicely.

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Best Value Bet

North Melbourne Halftime Leader @ $2.20

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Our AFL predictions have North Melbourne starting like a house on fire. They are keen to make an early impression, and if the goals flow early, they could put Port Adelaide to the sword in the first two quarters.

There is enough market confidence to back North Melbourne as halftime leader, and it eliminates the risk of the Kangaroos getting run down in the second half.

Include the $2.20 odds as an AFL value bet.

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