Carlton vs Richmond AFL betting tips & top odds – Round 1, 2022

While it isn’t the AFL season-opener this time around, this promises to be an entertaining match between two sides with high hopes in 2022. Richmond are considered genuine flag contenders, but Carlton may take many pundits by surprise. Internal confidence at Princes Park is sky high, and the Blues believe they are destined for the top eight.

We expect the Blues to be the hungrier side, scrapping and swarming for every contest, while the Tigers will be confident their class, kicking accuracy, and superior structures will get them over the line.

The game sees former Brisbane Lions great Michael Voss take over the Carlton coaching reins after a much-heralded stint with Port Adelaide serving under Ken Hinkley. Voss lives and breathes AFL footy, and we expect this to be a successful placement.

As the season unfolds, don’t be surprised to see the Carlton engine room serve up some dynamic performances. Voss is a midfield strategist and will rely on dominance in this part of the field to cover for potential defensive weaknesses.

Key matchup: Cripps vs Prestia

The matchup between Dion Prestia and Patrick Cripps is almost worth the price of admission alone. Expect these two gun midfielders to clash in the centre of the action, and if Cripps gets the upper hand, the Blues should gain a considerable edge. After a couple of quieter seasons by his lofty standards, Cripps is ready stamp himself as a dominant midfielder once again and should spend the season hunting top-ranked opponents in every game.

Carlton vs Richmond betting plays

Richmond go in as warm favourites, but the +12.5 points line on offer at Sportsbet for the Blues is tempting and might be the smart play here. We can also expect the Blues to come out firing, and they might just pinch the first quarter, opening another potential winning avenue. The Blues are currently showing $2.20 in the Quarter Time Leader market, also at Sportsbet.

Carlton vs Richmond same-game multi

We’ll be taking the Blues at the line, and to win the first quarter. This opens the door for some value for wire-to-wire and quarter-by-quarter bets if you want to get creative. Expect the Blues to swarm hard and push the Tigers all the way. Don’t be surprised to see Carlton scrape home in a close finish.

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