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Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Following the latest international break, Premier League action resumes at Etihad Stadium on Saturday as Manchester City (7-2-2, 23 points) hosts Tottenham Hotspur (5-1-5, 15 points). Kickoff from the United Kingdom is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Manchester City vs. Spurs odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Despite a 4-match losing streak across all competitions (including a 2-1 EPL loss at Brighton & Hove Albion on Nov. 9), Man City remains in second place on the Premier League table. The Sky Blues have endured a rough start to the campaign: Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is out for the season with an ACL injury, and all-world midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is slowly regaining form after a near-2-month absence.

However, the club still has several injury concerns, though Phil Foden, who missed England’s recent Nations League match, is expected to suit up. winger Jeremy Doku, midfielder Matheus Nunes, and centerback Ruben Dias remain questionable.

The 10th-place Spurs look to stop their own losing streak at 2 matches; their last defeat came at home 2-1 to Ipswich before the break. Tottenham looks to repeat their 2-1 victory over City a few weeks ago in the EFL Cup, and Ange Postecoglou‘s club sits just 3 points out of third place despite their midrange table slot.

Spurs will not have center midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for this one due to a 7-match suspension over his recent comments about about teammate and South Korean star Son Heung-min. Richarlison (hamstring) highlights a group of key injured players likely ruled out.

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Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Friday at 10:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Manchester City -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Tottenham Hotspur +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +380 (bet $100 to win $380)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -130 | U: -105)

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Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 3,  Tottenham Hotspur 1

Moneyline (ML)

Tottenham has the team makeup to defeat the Blues, especially since Son  typically is a thorn in their side on the scoring front.

However, coming off a rest period that should help some top players, City doesn’t usually get a value bet for a win much better than this, so take advantage.

BET MANCHESTER CITY (-200).

Over/Under (O/U)

City should rediscover its offensive push with a better-rested de Bruyne, who skipped recent Nations League action for Belgium.

The juice on the Over has climbed all week.

It’s, of course, justified: The Blues lead top-flight English football with a dominant 2.18 expected goals for per match (xGF), while Spurs rank second with 1.86.

Tottenham sits in third with 3.27 goals scored per match; City is tied for fourth (3.18).

BET OVER 3.5 (-130).

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Arsenal (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) welcomes Liverpool (7-0-1) to Emirates Stadium Sunday for a clash of top English Premier League sides. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool entered the weekend as the top side in the EPL and has the league’s best defense, having allowed just 3 goals through 8 matches. The Reds have a +12 goal differential, having netted 15. They are a perfect 4-0-0 on the road. Liverpool’s last match was a 1-0 road win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League Wednesday. Its last league match was a 2-1 home win over Chelsea Sunday.

Arsenal, which is 3-1-0 at home, sat 3rd in the EPL coming into the weekend. The Gunners are led by F Kai Havertz, who has netted 4 goals in 8 starts. They also have a strong defense, having allowed 8 goals in 8 matches. Arsenal has scored 15 for a +7 goal differential. It is coming off a 1-0 Champions League win Tuesday over Shakhtar. Arsenal has won its last 5 home games throughout all competitions.

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 2:40 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Arsenal +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Liverpool +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Draw +230
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -120)

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 1, Arsenal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+230).

Liverpool played a close home game with Chelsea last week and only won that game due to having a penalty kick goal called against the Blues. The Reds haven’t played many top-tier teams in the league, and this will be their first true road test, coming off 2 competitive games in the last week.

Arsenal has played well at home and has acquired a point in every home match this season. The Gunners also have a more impressive resume so far, having beaten PSG at home and having taken down Tottenham on the road. They should be able to keep this game close. One of the 2 league matches between these teams last season was a 1-1 draw as well.

For the value, back DRAW (+230).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-120).

Both defenses are among the best in the league with Liverpool having given up just 0.38 goals per game this season. While it has scored 1.88 goals per game, Arsenal is allowing just 1.00 as well and has a competent backline. Liverpool has had 2.0 or fewer expected goals in 5 of 8 league matches so far this season.

Arsenal, which has just 1 player with more than 2 goals, has had 0.7 or fewer expected goals in 2 of its last 4 games throughout all competitions. It isn’t quite as strong offensively but does have a sturdy defense. Combine it all and back UNDER 2.5 (-120).

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Liverpool vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Liverpool vs. Chelsea odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Liverpool (6 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) welcome Chelsea (4-2-1) to Anfield Sunday for a clash of 2 of the top-4 EPL sides. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (USA Network/Telemundo). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Liverpool vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool has been dominant this season and sits atop the English Premier League. The Reds have been led by F Mohamed Salah, who has 4 goals and a team-high 4 assists. They are coming off a 1-0 win on the road over Crystal Palace on Oct. 5. Liverpool is 2-0-1 at home with that lone setback a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. It has a clean sheet in 5 of its 7 matches and 2 of 3 at home.

Chelsea, by most measures, have exceeded expectations so far in the early season and is 4th in the EPL. It has a +8 goal differential and is perfect on the road (3-0-0). Chelsea is led by star English F Cole Palmer, who has 6 goals and 5 assists, both of which lead the team. It is coming off a 1-1 home draw with Nottingham Forest on Oct. 6. Chelsea has allowed 2 goals in its 3 road matches.

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Liverpool vs. Chelsea odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:16 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Liverpool -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Chelsea +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Draw +333 (bet $100 to win $333)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)

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Liverpool vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 1, Chelsea 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+333).

Liverpool has been impressive this season, but it hasn’t played a quality side. It has a 3-0 win over Manchester United in which it had just 0.4 more expected goals.

However, it hasn’t beaten quality opponents, and Chelsea, while it has a 2-0 loss to Manchester City on its resume, did have 0.2 more expected goals in that match and is undefeated on the road through its 1st 3 games.

Chelsea has impressively had at least 1.3 or more expected goals in 3 straight league matches. Expect it to keep pace, and for this value, back DRAW (+333).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-135).

In its lone match against a top-3 EPL side, Chelsea was held scoreless at home. It scored just 1 goal in its last EPL match as well. While it has attacking talent, the Liverpool defense is one of the most formidable units in the league and should be able to limit the Blues.

Liverpool has yet to allow multiple goals in any game this season and have a clean sheet in 2 of 3 at home. It has held 5 of 7 opponents to 0.6 expected goals of fewer. Similarly, Liverpool has scored more than 2 just twice, so it shouldn’t be expected to explode offensively.

With that in mind, back UNDER 3.5 (-135). If you’re feeling adventurous, you could also consider the Alternative Under 2.5 (+175) for a nice profit.

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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Arsenal (0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Paris Saint-Germain (1-0-0) to Emirates Stadium Tuesday for the 2nd of 8 matchdays. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal, which sits 3rd in the English Premier League, beat Leicester City 4-2 Saturday ending with 4.1 more expected goals. The Gunners drew Man City, the top team in the EPL, 2-2 the weekend prior. In their 1st UEFA Champions League action, they drew Atalanta 0-0 on the road, ending with 0.4 fewer expected goals. In EPL action, Arsenal is led by F Kai Havertz, who has 3 goals in 6 starts.

PSG ranks atop the Ligue 1, the top league in France. They are undefeated at home and 5-1-0 throughout all competitions. PSG beat Rennes 3-1 Friday, ending with 1.6 more expected goals in the home match. They took down Girona 1-0, also at home, in their lone Champions League competition. PSG has been led by 22-year-old F Bradley Barcola, who has netted 6 goals in 6 league games.

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds

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  • Moneyline: Arsenal -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Paris Saint-Germain +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 1, Paris Saint-Germain 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET ARSENAL (-140).

Arsenal is the better team here and is the more proven side. PSG, since losing F Kylian Mbappe over the offseason, hasn’t played a competitive match in league play. While they have dominated competition, Arsenal should pose a far more competent threat.

Arsenal is rolling right now as it has won 2 in a row, beating Bolton in a midweek match Wednesday in the EFL Cup. The Gunners have impressive wins over Tottenham and Aston Villa this season and drew City, although they did arguably outplay them in that match.

They are 2-1-0 at home. Arsenal is the more experienced side and should be able to put it all together at home. Take ARSENAL (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+105).

When different leagues play each other, often the styles clash, and it is then difficult for offenses to find their rhythm. Arsenal saw that when it played Atalanta, a game that had just 2.0 expected goals and no actual goals scored.

Similarly, PSG won just 1-0, a game that finished with 2.3 expected goals. Both teams have beaten up weaker league competition and scored numerous goals in those games, but this should be a different level as both teams can possess well.

Expect a slower game as both have had in UEFA competition. Back UNDER 2.5 (+105). If you’re feeling adventuresome, you could also consider the alternativer Under 1.5 (+290) for a sweet payout.

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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Newcastle United (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcomes Manchester City (4-1-0) to St. James’ Park Saturday for a high-profile EPL clash. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET (USA Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Newcastle is unbeaten at home this season, posting a perfect 2-0-0 record. In those wins, United beat Southampton 1-0 and Tottenham Hotspur 2-1. It is coming off a disappointing 3-1 road loss to Fulham last Saturday, having ended with 0.7 fewer expected goals. United is led by F Harvey Barnes, who has netted a team-high 3 goals in just 2 starts (5 total appearances).

Manchester City has a perfect road record this season as well, having gone 2-0-0. City is coming off a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in which it was soundly outplayed, but the Gunners had a 1st-half red card and City needed a 98th-minute goal to draw even. So far this season on the road, City has a 3-1 win over West Ham and a 2-0 win over Chelsea. It is led by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 10 goals on the season.

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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds

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  • Moneyline: Newcastle United +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Manchester City -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Draw +333
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)

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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 3, Newcastle United 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET MANCHESTER CITY (-165).

The odds aren’t great here, but they are certainly playable. City has looked unstoppable, and the results it is getting suggest it should be able to come out on top. In its last 3 league games, it has ended with 1.4, 1.1 and 2.3 more expected goals than its opponent.

More of the reason to play City stands on United’s struggles. United has won 2 of its last 3 games, but it is coming off a 3-1 loss to Fulham in which it ended with 0.7 fewer expected goals. Couple that with a net expected goals of 2.1 versus 3.0 for its opponents in home games, and it isn’t quite at the City level yet.

With all that in mind, play MANCHESTER CITY (-165).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+115).

Newcastle United has a competent offense and a lacking defense, which should make the perfect combo for goals. United went Over this total in its last game as well. It has had at least 1.5 expected goals in 4 straight games and has allowed at least 1.2 in every game this season. The opportunities have been there for both its offense and its opponent.

City has the players to take advantage of that weakness. It has gone Over in 3 of its last 5 games and has had at least 2.1 expected goals in 4 straight. City has just 1 clean sheet on the season, so expect United to get on the board Saturday.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (+115).

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Manchester City (4 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcome Arsenal (3-1-0) to Etihad Stadium for a major EPL clash Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (USA Network / Telemundo). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal is coming off a 0-0 Champions League draw with Atalanta Thursday. In the Gunners last EPL match, they beat Tottenham 1-0 on the road. They are 2-0-0 on the road this season despite having 0.3 fewer expected goals in those games combined. Arsenal, who is led by F Kai Havertz offensively, has tallied 6 goals and allowed just 1 through 4 league matches.

Manchester City has looked like its dominant self this season as well. City has scored 11 goals in 4 matches and has allowed 3 in that span. They are coming off a 0-0 midweek draw to Inter Milan in the Champions League group stage. City beat Brentford 2-1 at home in its last EPL match on Sept. 14. They are led by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 9 goals in just 4 matches.

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds

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  • Moneyline: Manchester City -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Arsenal +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 1, Arsenal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+250).

Both teams have similar rosters to last season, and both battles had little separating the teams. City lost 1-0 on the road to Arsenal, yet they have 0.1 more expected goals.

At home, like they are here, City drew Arsenal 0-0. While City is undefeated, they haven’t been as impressive as expected, having trailed to even Ipswich Town this season. They also had fewer expected goals in their first game against Chelsea.

Arsenal has performed well on the road and has scored in every game this season, making it likely that City will need to break through twice to come out on top. For this value, take DRAW (+250).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-135).

Arsenal has gone Under this total in every game his season. The Gunners have scored just 2 in their last 2 games and have allowed just 1 throughout all 4. They have allowed just 0.7 or fewer expected goals in 2 of those 4 as well.

City has a strong and capable defense as well and has allowed 1.0 or fewer expected goals in all 4, although this will be the best offense they have played this season. They have played one competitive side, Chelsea on the road, and had just 0.8 expected goals, so it doesn’t necessarily have a plethora of chances, which should be difficult to take advantage of against Arsenal.

Back UNDER 2.5 (-135).

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Man U vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Man U vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Man U (1 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) welcomes Liverpool (2-0-0) to Old Trafford Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Man U vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man U has historically been one of the EPL’s most recognizable names, but it has struggled over the last few seasons. United kicked off their season with a 1-0 win over Fulham but lost 2-1 on the road to Brighton, ending with 0.7 fewer expected goals in their 2nd match. United has tallied 2 and allowed 2 in 2 matches. Man U’s offense is driven mainly by the play of M Casemiro, 1 of 4 players to have logged all 180 minutes for United.

Liverpool finished 3rd in the EPL last season (United 8th) and has gotten off to a quick start. The Reds beat Ipswich Town 2-0 on the road to start the season then took down Brentford 2-0 at home. Liverpool has had 2.6 expected goals and has allowed 0.5 expected goals in both games. It is led by F Mohamed Salah, who has netted 2 goals and has an assist through 2 matches.

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Man U vs. Liverpool odds

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  • Moneyline: Man U +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Liverpool -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +118 | U: -142)

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Man U vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 2, Man U 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-120).

United has a slew of new talent on their roster, and meshing those with a group of veterans takes time. That group of veterans didn’t produce last season as United didn’t met expectations. They lost 2 of 3 at home to teams that finished in the top 3. To commence this season, they already had a tough loss to Brighton.

Liverpool has consistency with players like Salah and D Virgil van Djik. The Reds have been dominant in both their 1st 2 games and should be expected to continue that Sunday. They won 9 of 19 road games last season.

Take LIVERPOOL (-120).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATIVE UNDER 2.5 (+168).

Liverpool’s defense has been too good to assume there will be numerous goals in this battle. It has won both of its games 2-0, having yet to allow a goal. Having allowed just 1.0 expected goals is impressive as well.

Man U has given up a goal per game as well, but it has a competent backline led by England D Harry Maguire. United’s offense hasn’t been potent either, scoring just 1.00 per game. Considering the value here, back ALTERNATIVE UNDER 2.5 (+168).

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Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Arsenal (2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Brighton (2-0-0) to Emirates Stadium Saturday for a clash of 2 top-3 sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. Brighton odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal is off to a hot start, having finished 2nd in the league last season. It has a 2-0 win at Aston Villa and a 2-0 victory at home over the Wolves. Four players have scored a goal for Arsenal. M Bukayo Saka is the player to watch, having a goal and 2 assists in the 2 matches. Arsenal was a strong side at home a season ago, ending the year 15-2-2 in 19 home matches.

Brighton has started off the season with a few impressive wins as well. It took down Everton 3-0 on the road, ending with 0.9 more expected goals, and then beat Manchester United at home 2-1, finishing with 0.7 more expected goals. In a match Tuesday in the EFL Cup, it beat Crawley Town 4-0. F Danny Welbeck has been the main attacking option, having netted a team-high 2 goals.

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Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion odds

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  • Moneyline: Arsenal -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Brighton +680 (bet $100 to win $680) | Draw +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -200 | U: +147)

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Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 1, Brighton 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Arsenal was a strong side at home last season, winning 15 of 19 matches. It should come out on top. While Brighton has started hot, it hasn’t had a difficult road match, throttling Everton, a team expected to finish at the bottom of the table, in its lone road game.

Brighton was just 4-6-9 on the road last season and finished 11th on the EPL table. It lost a combined 5-0 in its 2 matches against Arsenal last season. Expect history to repeat itself but pass on Arsenal as a -270 favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+147).

The game at Emirates Stadium last season resulted in a 2-0 Arsenal victory. The season before that the game ended with just 2.6 expected goals.

Arsenal has gone Under this total in both of its games this season with each resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Gunners. Arsenal has had a combined 2.1 expected goals, so its offense has underperformed despite having scored 4 goals.

Brighton has allowed 1 goal through 2 matches. Its opponents have had 1.9 expected goals as well. While Brighton’s offense has erupted so far, its defense has been strong as well. With that mind, expect fewer goals and back UNDER 2.5 (+147).

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Chelsea welcomes Manchester City to Stamford Bridge for the 1st of their 2 matchups this season. Kickoff in both team’s season-opening battle is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (NBC / Fubo / Telemundo). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Chelsea has a loaded roster that will look to improve upon its finish last season. It was 11-4-4 at home last season and finished 6th in the EPL, averaging 1.66 points per game. It drew City 4-4 at home and 1-1 on the road in 2023. Chelsea will be returning many key players like leading scorer F Cole Palmer, who netted 22 goals and tallied 11 assists in 33 matches.

Manchester City, which won the EPL last season, will be returning most of its key starters. City is led by M Kevin De Bruyne in the middle of the pitch but has F Erling Haaland and F Phil Foden leading the attack up top. The latter 2 respectively scored 27 and 19 goals. City averaged 2.39 points per game and finished with a 14-2-3 road record.

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Chelsea +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Manchester City -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -170)

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Chelsea 1, Manchester City 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+290).

Many of City’s key players are getting older. De Bruyne is 33, and D Kyle Walker is 34. They could struggle to find their footing coming out of the gate. The high-end talent is still there to be the favorite to win the EPL this season, but Chelsea should have an improved roster and has several key players on the rise.

Also, a season ago, City struggled with Chelsea, having as many expected goals in the 4-4 match at Stamford Bridge. City and Chelsea tied 2 of the 3. The lone non-draw match was a 1-0 City win in the FA Cup semifinal. Considering those close those were and where this match, expect a close battle, and for this value, take DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+145).

Two of the 3 games a season ago between these 2 teams went Under this total. On top of that, City had the 2nd-best defense in the league a season ago, allowing just 34 goals.

Chelsea allowed 63 goals last season but did bring in F Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham to bulk its center-defending depth. Given that addition and City’s strength a season ago, take UNDER 2.5 (+145).

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Man City vs. West Ham odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Man City vs. West Ham odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Man City (27 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses) welcomes West Ham (14-10-13) to Etihad Stadium Sunday. Kickoff in the final English Premier League weekend is set for 11 a.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Man City vs. West Ham odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City has been absolutely on fire. City hasn’t lost an EPL game since Dec. 6, 2023, and has rattled off 8 straight wins, 5 of which were on the road. City has won all 8 by multiple goals as well. With a victory, it wins the EPL. Man City has 88 points, while Arsenal has 86. Arsenal is a -700 favorite vs. Everton Sunday. With a draw, Man City likely will finish 2nd. City is led in scoring by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 27 goals in 30 matches.

City beat West Ham 3-1 on Sept. 16, 2023, their only head-to-head matchup of the season. However, West Ham is a capable side, sitting 9th in the league. It is led by F Jarrod Bowen, who has netted 16 goals in 34 matches. West Ham has had a few strong spurts in the season, one in which it went 6-1-1 through 8 games. However, West Ham is 1-1-3 over its last 5 matches. West Ham beat Luton Town 3-1 Saturday in its most recent battle.

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Man City vs. West Ham odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Man City -1150 (bet $1,150 to win $100) | West Ham +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Draw +1200
  • Over/Under: 4.5 (O: +112 | U: -136)

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Man City vs. West Ham picks and predictions

Prediction

Man City 3, West Ham 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

City has a far superior team to just about every other EPL side, and it should, at home, be able to put this game away early. However, at -1150, there’s zero value in backing the home side.

Without a Champions League game in the future to aim for, it should have all its top talent on the pitch, and having throttled West Ham 3-1 on the road earlier in the season, expect an easy route for City, but avoid any moneyline play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 4.5 (-136).

I would consider the Under at this total and the Under 3.5 (+166). Both are good options here but provide different risk preferences. Despite the juice, Under 4.5 (-136) is the better value.

West Ham’s offense hasn’t been as stable as expected. It has been held scoreless in 2 of its last 5 games and will be playing one of the best defenses in the EPL. It has had Under 1.0 expected goals in 3 of its last 5 games.

City has held its opponent scoreless in 4 of its last 5 games and have gone Under this total in 4 of its last 5 as well. City has scored 5 or more goals in just 4 games this season, so if its defense can hold up, it’s unlikely it will singlehandedly score enough to cover the total.

Back UNDER 4.5 (-136).

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