Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction: Blues are expected to respond to their opening day defeat

Action moves to Marvel Stadium, where the Carlton Blues will play the Hawthorn Hawks in round 2 of the Australian Football League. The two teams opened their season with contrasting outcomes, with the Hawks picking a win. Will Blues pick up their first win of the season? Below, I will preview this game and offer free betting options. 

Carlton Blues

Carlton Blues played their first game of the season against Richmond Tigers the previous weekend and ended on the losing end. In an 82-69 contest, Carlton Blues gave up a solid 7-34 lead in the first quarter. In the meantime, Carlton Blues lost 18-16, 32-7, and 25-12 in their last three quarters. However, prior encounters to that win have seen this team lose to the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Lions, while picking up wins over the West Coast Eagles and GWS Giants. With an 84.15 percentage, Carlton Blues sit 13th in the AFL standings with zero points. 

Hawthorn Hawks

The Hawthorn Hawks played their second game of the season against the Essendon Bombers last weekend, and they won. In a 111-85 contest, the Hawthorn Hawks showed character and determination, winning the first two quarters with a good margin. In the meantime, other quarters saw them lose 21-24 and 26-32, respectively. In the meantime, Hawthorn Hawks performances in this fixture have not been poor, winning two of their last four matches away from home. Ahead of this game, the Hawthorn Hawks sit 2nd in the AFL standings with a 128.57 percentage. 

Expert Betting Tips

Hawthorn Hawks were brilliant last weekend, and I do expect a lot of competitive play from them here. However, I do not see Carlton Blues struggling this time, despite a poor start last week. At home, I believe the Carlton Blues will do well to take their chances even though it will not be an easy task. Meanwhile, considering how brilliant the Hawthorn Hawks were offensively during the previous week, I expect a high-scoring game here. 

Our first option is over 158.5 points with odds at 1.89 on 1Xbet

Our second option a winning margin(1-39) for the Hawthorn with odds at 1.95 on Bet365

Our last option is handicap W1(+14.5) with odds at 1.91 on Betway