Smith & Coniglio player odds & specials – GWS vs. Bombers betting tips

Saturday, 26th May, 7:25 pm AEST, 2018, Spotless Stadium, Watch on the Seven Network and on the Fox Footy Network.

The Giants and Bombers will do battle on Saturday night in Western Sydney in a match between two teams trying desperately to get their 2018 seasons back on track.

Finals are not out of the question for either side, but a loss here could be the death knell just 10 rounds into the season.

For the Giants it has been injuries that have provided legitimate excuses. Missing a raft of key players makes it very difficult to win games of footy.

The Bombers’ form this year has been an enigma. After an insipid month that led to the public execution of assistant coach Mark Neeld, John Worsfold’s men found themselves back on the winner’s list after a solid victory against Geelong.

Essendon looked fresh and impressed their fans. A young man named Jordan Ridley played very well on debut, finding the footy 25 times. Ridley is one to watch in this next month of footy before the Bombers’ bye-round.

After its Round 9 loss to North Melbourne the GWS reached their lowest ebb as a club since its first few years in the league when the Giants were a perennial cellar dweller. Can they bounce back here?

With an exciting match on our hands this Saturday, here’s what we have found to help you earn that extra dollar.

Greater Western Sydney Giants vs. Essendon Bombers Round 10 – First to Tips

First to 25 Points

Greater Western Sydney Giants @ $1.56 with Sportsbet

The Giants have struggled in the previous three weeks, being unable to get a victory for the entire month of May. Having to wait so long for a victory will light a fire in the gut of all the senior players. They will be ready to take on the Bombers right from the opening bounce as they look to put the Bombers away from the beginning of the match.

First Team to 3 Behinds

Essendon Bombers @ $2.22 with Sportsbet

It was only a fortnight ago when the Bombers kicked 18 behinds in a match. We expect a similar scenario again in this match against the Giants. Three behinds can happen in a couple of minutes, all it will take is the Dons applying heavy pressure in the forward half and forcing the Giants to rush a behind or two. Keeping the ball in attacking 50 will be the key for the Bombers.

Greater Western Sydney Giants vs. Essendon Bombers Round 10 – Player Specials Tips

Devon Smith to lay 6 Tackles @ $1.35 with William Hill

The Giants have desperately missed Devon Smith’s forward pressure and tackling, particularly with Toby Greene down with a serious foot injury. Devon Smith is the number one player in the league for pressure acts and is also number one for tackles. We predict the tackle master will do so with malice against the side who let him walk to Victoria.

Stephen Coniglio to get 30 Disposals @ $2.05 with William Hill

Just sitting outside the top ten disposal getters in the league is Giant midfielder Stephen Coniglio. Stephen may not be giant in size, but he is most definitely giant in heart. When the Orange men need to lift in the centre, Coniglio is the man who leads the way. In this week’s tight midfield battle, we think Coniglio will be on top of the disposals count at the end of the night. 30 plus touches will be a nice way to double your cash as it is paying $2.05.

Greater Western Sydney Giants vs. Essendon Bombers Round 10 – Total Points Tips

Total Match Points 180.5 Over/Under

Over @ $2.60 with CrownBet

With less emphasis on defence, we think this match will break open and be a high-scoring affair. The Bombers and Giants haven’t tallied a formidable score in a long time and we think they’re well overdue.

Giants vs. Bombers Match Predictions

Match Result: Greater Western Sydney Giants to win @ $1.44 with Ladbrokes
Line Betting: Essendon Bombers +16.5 @ $1.85 with Ladbrokes

The upset that the Bombers pulled off was quite amazing in Round 9 — a huge multi-killer across Australia. We think enough tricks have been pulled out of the Bombers bag and they will fail to replicate a similar performance at Spotless Stadium on Saturday. We’re on the Giants to win, but in a close one where the Bombers hold the 16-point line.