Wellington Phoenix are still chasing their first win of the season and it is tough to get them as short as their current price. Newcastle have not won a game as away underdogs in well over a year, but they have taken a point from four of their past 10 games in this scenario and the $3.60 available for a stalemate does look over the odds.
The Cairns Taipans have an outstanding record in front of their home fans and I am always keen to back them at the Cairns Convention Centre. They have four of their past five games as home underdogs for a big profit, while the Sydney Kings have won just three of their past 14 games away from home.
It is no secret just how good the Perth Wildcats are in front of their home fans and they have won 17 of their past 18 games as home favourites, while they are 11-2-5 against the line. Adelaide are 5-8 against the line as away underdogs and I don’t expect them to be a match for a firing Perth outfit.
Burnley have played some good football since they returned to the English Premier League and they go into this clash with Crystal Palace as a genuine contender. Burnley have been able to take points from both Manchester United and Liverpool this season, while they have won three of their past five games as home favourites.