Category: EPL

Manchester City vs. Newcastle United odds, picks and predictions

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

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Manchester City (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) welcomes Newcastle United (1-0-0) to Etihad Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Manchester City vs. Newcastle United odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City kicked off its English Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Burnley Aug. 11. It lost to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield Final 1-1 (4-1 penalties) Aug. 6 but won 1-1 (5-4 penalties) while playing its top team vs. Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup Aug. 16.

City is led by F Erling Haaland, who scored twice against Burnley and led the league in goals last season. The home side will be without star M Kevin de Bruyne as he will be out for several months with a hamstring injury.

Newcastle United could be a contender for the title this season as it has all the right pieces to compete at the highest level. It thrashed Aston Villa 5-1 Saturday as 23-year-old Swedish star F Alexander Isak—who could rival Haaland for the Golden Boot—scored twice. Newcastle ended with 17 shots, 13 of which were on target. That has been its lone non-friendly match to commence the 2023-24 season.

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Manchester City vs. Newcastle United odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:31 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Manchester City -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Newcastle United +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +110)

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Manchester City vs. Newcastle United picks and predictions

Prediction

Newcastle United 1, Manchester City 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+290).

Newcastle has some strong, up-and-coming talent like M Bruno Guimaraes, who is a 24-year-old Brazilian center-mid, but it also has veteran leadership on its backline in 32-year-old English D Kieran Trippier.

United is a well-rounded club, and its fresh legs should give City—who will be down de Bruyne—some issues. City beat but didn’t destroy Burnley, ending with just 8 shots on frame. It drew 1 of 2 matches last season.

This should be a close, hard-fought battle, and for a small unit, I’d play a DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+110).

The high-level EPL matches are where these top-tier teams are tried the most. City has a strong backline with D Kyle Walker and D Nathan Ake. Without de Bruyne to bring the pace into the attack, City’s opportunities could be limited.

With their top players on the pitch, they scored just 1 on Sevilla and ended with 7 shots on frame. Newcastle has some new faces, and while it pummeled Aston Villa, it will get a far greater challenge against arguably the best backline in the league.

One of 2 matches went Under last season—the one played at Etihad Stadium. Expect the strong defenses to limit opportunities, unlike both teams’ openers. Back UNDER 2.5 (+110).

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Brentford vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

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

Brentford (14 wins, 9 losses 14 draws) welcomes Manchester City (28-4-5) to Gtech Community Stadium Sunday. Kickoff for this regular-season finale is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brentford vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Unlike last season, Brentford’s offense has been the more notable strength for this team. The Bees, who sit 9th on the EPL table, have averaged 1.54 goals per game and allowed 1.24 this season. They are coming off a 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend and have won 4 of their last 5. F Ivan Toney leads the Bees with 20 goals, but he will be unavailable due to an 8-month suspension for a gambling addiction.

Man City, on the other hand, has already won the league, surging over the last few months, going 14-0-2. City is 11-3-4 on the road this season and is coming off a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion. City is led by F Erling Haaland, who has a team-best 36 goals in 35 matches. City, which hasn’t lost since Feb. 5, leads the EPL with 2.54 goals per game this season.

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Brentford vs. Manchester City odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Brentford +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Manchester City -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Brentford vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Brentford 2, Manchester City 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+290).

Brentford has been on fire as of late, scoring 9 goals in its last 5 matches. The Bees have been able to come out on top consistently as well. They have lost just 2 games at home this season, making it a fortress for the 9th-place side.

While City is the better team, it may be resting Haaland with the Champions League title game and FA Cup title on deck. Considering City doesn’t need this game to reign supreme, it may not put its best foot forward. City has been within an expected goal of its opponent in 3 straight games as well.

With that in mind, it still is the better side and has a deep roster, but for the value, sprinkle a small wager on DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

You can bet OVER 2.5 (-175) with the heavy juice, but I prefer the alternate line of OVER 3.5 (+140).

Simply put, Brentford has struggled to defend and has scored at will while Man City has the best attack in the EPL. City has scored 3 or more goals in 6 of its last 10 games and conceded a goal in 7 of those 10 as well.

As for Brentford, it has a surging attack, scoring multiple goals in 4 of its last 5 matches. It has allowed a goal in 8 of its last 10, too. Both sides have a strong attack, and even without Toney, Brentford has been able to find the back of the net.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (+140).

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Arsenal vs. Wolves odds, picks and predictions

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

Arsenal (25 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) welcomes the Wolves (11-18-8) to Emirates Stadium Sunday for a regular-season finale. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. Wolves odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal, which had the English Premier League title in its sights for most of the season, has struggled lately and is locked into a 2nd-place finish. The Gunners are a strong 13-2-3 at home this season but lost their last game there, 3-0 to Brighton & Hove Albion 2 weeks ago. The Gunners enter a 2-game slide after dropping a 1-0 decision at Nottingham Forest last week. Arsenal has lost 3 of its last 5 battles. F Martinelli and MF Martin Odegaard lead the Gunners with a team-best 15 goals apiece.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are in 13th place, are a poor 2-11-5 on the road. They are coming off a 1-1 draw at home against Everton last Saturday. The Wolves have a league-low 31 goals (0.84 goals per game), while allowing a middle-of-the pack 53 in 37 matches. F Daniel Podence and M Ruben Neves lead the team in scoring with 6 goals each.

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Arsenal vs. Wolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:03 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Arsenal -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Wolves +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Draw +425
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -145)

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Arsenal vs. Wolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 3, Wolves 1

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID.

Considering how Arsenal has played at home and how the Wolves have played on the road, the Gunners should come out on top with relative ease. However, they really don’t have much to play for and could consider resting some key players.

At -275, there’s too much juice to consider Arsenal on the moneyline, while the Wolves (+625) haven’t done enough this season — in this position — to justify bettors backing them.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+105).

The juice is on the Under, and while that makes sense, the Arsenal attack has been among the league’s best this season. The Gunners have scored multiple goals in 7 of their last 10 games and have scored at least 3 in 4 of those. They have topped 3.5 goals with their opponent in 7 of their last 10.

The Wolves have scored in 10 of their last 12 matches, so their offense has picked up as of late. Their weakness is defense, which is allowing 1.43 goals per game. They have allowed 2 or more expected goals in 4 of their last 6.

Expect Arsenal to abuse that shortcoming. TAKE OVER 3.5 (+105).

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Manchester United vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

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

Manchester United (21 wins, 9 losses, 6 draws) welcomes Chelsea (11-15-10) to Old Trafford Thursday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Manchester United vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester United has something to play for, needing a point in its last 2 games to secure a Champions League spot for next season. United sits 4th on the table and has scored 52 goals this season while allowing 41. United is a strong 13-1-3 at home this season. It is led by F Marcus Rashford, who has 16 goals on the season.

Chelsea has disappointed during the 2022-23 campaign. Its main weakness is offensively, averaging just 1 goal per game. F Kai Havertz leads the way with 7, but only Havertz and F Raheem Sterling have scored more than 3 goals. Chelsea is just 5-9-4 on the road this season and sits 12th on the table.

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Manchester United vs. Chelsea odds

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  • Moneyline: Manchester United -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Chelsea +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Manchester United vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester United 1, Chelsea 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

All these values seem unplayable. Chelsea has too much talent to be (+320) for even a draw, but it has lost 5 of its last 7 matches. Defeats to Wolves, Brighton, Brentford, and others highlight its struggles.

Similarly, United at (-165) is just too expensive considering it just needs 1 point here. United has also drawn or lost 3 of its last 6 EPL matches.

With that in mind, pass the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+125).

United has gone Under this total in 5 straight EPL matches and in 9 of its last 10, only topping it in a 2-2 road draw with Tottenham. It has had a clean sheet in 6 of them and scored multiple goals in just 4. It has allowed 2 goals in its last 5 EPL matches, and Chelsea’s offense won’t be the side to consistently pepper it with shots.

Chelsea has scored 7 goals in its last 9 matches. It has gone Under in 5 of its last 9 despite having a struggling defense over the past month. It allows just 1.17 goals per game and has strong defenders, so expect a low-scoring affair.

Take the UNDER 2.5 (+125).

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Brighton vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

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

Brighton (18 wins, 11 losses, 7 draws) welcomes Manchester City (28-4-4) to American Express Community Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brighton vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Brighton is a far different side than it was last season. It is averaging 1.94 goals per game, having scored 70 this season. It has a strong 10-5-3 record at home as well. Last season, it was known for its defense, but it has had 5 players score at least 7 goals this season, led by 10 from M Alexis Mac Allister. Brighton sits 6th on the EPL table with 2 games remaining.

City has already clinched the league title with Arsenal’s loss to Nottingham last weekend. City is a strong 11-3-3 on the road, and it is led by F Erling Haaland, who has scored 36 goals in 34 matches. It will end its season with Brentford before taking on Man U and then Inter in the FA Cup final and Champions League final respectively.

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Brighton vs. Manchester City odds

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  • Moneyline: Brighton +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Manchester City -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

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Brighton vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Brighton 2, Manchester City 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+300).

Simply put, Brighton is still fighting for a Europa League spot while City doesn’t have much to play for and should be resting its players to be prepared for more important matches in early June. That’s not to say that its talent, even with some 2nd-stringers, isn’t among the best in the EPL, but the urgency may not be there.

Brighton has won 4 of its last 6 matrches while City hasn’t even drawn a league match since Feb. 18. With both teams playing well, back a DRAW (+300) given the value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+120).

As noted above, Brighton’s attack has been lethal and diverse. It has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 matches and has allowed 10 goals in its last 4 games as well. It is allowing 1.39 goals per game which won’t bode well against a top-tier City attack.

City has gone Over this in 4 of its last 9. It has scored 3 or more goals in 6 of its last 9 as well. City is averaging 2.58 goals per game. With D Nathan Ake doubtful, its defense may not be as formidable. Ultimately, back the OVER 3.5 (+120).

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Newcastle United vs. Arsenal odds, picks and predictions

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

Newcastle United (18 wins, 4 losses, 11 draws) welcomes Arsenal (24-4-6) to St. James’ Park Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Newcastle United vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal had been atop the Premier League for most of the season, but the Reds are just 1-1-3 over their last 5 games, allowing surging Manchester City to take over 1st place.

Arsenal did win its last outing, a 3-1 home victory over Chelsea Tuesday. Currently in 2nd place, Arsenal is led offensively by F Martinelli, who has a team-best 15 goals. MF Martin Odegaard (14 goals), F Bukayo Saka (13) and F Gabriel Jesus (10) are the other Arsenal players with double-digit goals.

Newcastle United’s strength has been its defense as the Magpies have allowed the fewest goals in the league (27). Offensively, they’ve scored 61 goals and have the 3rd-best goal differential (+34). Newcastle United is 3rd on the table, behind Man City (79 points) and Arsenal (78). Newcastle is 10-1-5 at home this season and has won 8 of its last 9. The Magpies have won 4 straight home matches, including a 6-1 win over 7th-place Tottenham Hotspur April 23.

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Newcastle United vs. Arsenal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:21 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Newcastle United +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Arsenal +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +120)

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Newcastle United vs. Arsenal picks and predictions

Prediction

Newcastle United 3, Arsenal 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET NEWCASTLE UNITED (+150).

Newcastle has been absolutely shredding teams lately, and the games really haven’t been close. It had double its opponents’ expected goals in 3 straight games, tripling its opponent in 2 of the 3.

Newcastle beat Tottenham 6-1, Everton 4-1 and Southampton 3-1 in the past few weeks. It also defeated Man U 2-0 and Wolverhampton 2-1 along with Tottenham and Southampton in its last 4 home games.

Newcastle is just playing much better right now than Arsenal. The Reds bounced back against Chelsea, which has struggled all season. Arsenal has lost to both Man City and Man U on the road, its only other games against top-4 EPL sides.

Put it all together and TAKE NEWCASTLE UNITED (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-165).

The logic is to bet Over 2.5, but the value isn’t with the juice being -165.

Newcastle has gone Over in 8 of its last 9 and has allowed at least 1 goal in 12 of its last 13 EPL matches. It will take on an aggressive offense. Newcastle has also averaged over 3 goals per game across its last 6 games.

Arsenal has gone Over this total in 10 straight matches and has scored 2 or more goals in 9 of those contests.

Both teams should be able to score in this battle, and OVER 2.5 (-165) is the only way I would play this but only for a small unit given the value.

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Arsenal vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

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

Arsenal (23 wins, 4 losses, 6 draws) welcomes Chelsea (10-13-9) to Emirates Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal is seeing the English Premier League title slip out of its hands as Man City surges. It hasn’t won a league match since April 1, posting a 0-1-3 record since. It is a strong 12-1-3 at home this season. Arsenal has been led offensively by F Martinelli, who has 15 goals in 33 matches. It has 3 players who have tallied double-digit goals.

Chelsea has been disappointing this season. The Blues are 4-7-4 on the road this season and have averaged just .94 goals per game. Their defense has remained strong, allowing just 1.09 per game. They are led in the attack by F Kai Havertz, who has 7 goals in 29 matches. They have lost 5 straight games through all competitions.

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Arsenal vs. Chelsea odds

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  • Moneyline: Arsenal -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Chelsea +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +100)

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Arsenal vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 2, Chelsea 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN ARSENAL (-175).

Chelsea has been playing awful as of late, and the Blues have struggled immensely both on the road and at home. They have lost 4 of their last 5 EPL games and have lost those games a combined 1-7.  There’s no reason to think they will bounce back now.

Arsenal, on the other hand, is still in the race for the top spot in the league, but the Reds will need to handle business. Arsenal has won 4 of its last 5 at home as well.

Against a struggling opponent, take ARSENAL (-175) but only for a small unit given the juice on the home side.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-105).

Chelsea’s style of play has loomed large over its total outcome the last several games. The Blues have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 and have gone Under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 as well. They have gone Over in just 3 of their last 14.

Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 earlier in the season. The Reds have gone Over in their last 9 straight, but they are allowing just 1.15 goals per game. Both defenses are elite while the Chelsea offense has been extremely ineffective.

Ultimately, take the UNDER 2.5 (+100) here.

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AS Roma vs. AC Milan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s AS Roma vs. AC Milan odds and lines, with expert Serie A picks, predictions and best bets.

AS Roma (17 wins, 9 losses, 5 draws) welcomes AC Milan (16-7-8) to Stadio Olimpico Saturday. Kickoff for this Serie A match is set for noon ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the AS Roma vs. AC Milan odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Roma has been strong at Stadio Olimpico, going 10-1-4 at home this season. It averages 1.39 goals per game and allows .94 per game in league play. Roma is led in the attack by Argentinian star F Paulo Dybala with 11 goals in 20 starts. Roma, which sits 5th in Serie A, has averaged 2 goals per game over its last 4 league games and has won 2 in a row at home.

Milan is a mere 6-5-5 on the road this season and sits 4th on the table. It has scored 1.65 goals per game (51 on the season) and has allowed 1.19 per game (37). It is led in the attack by F Rafael Leao, who has 12 goals in 23 starts. Milan has a rough 3-game losing streak in league play in late January, but it is 2-0-2 in its last 4.

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AS Roma vs. AC Milan odds

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  • Moneyline: AS Roma +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | AC Milan +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Draw +200
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +135 | U: -190)

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AS Roma vs. AC Milan picks and predictions

Prediction

AS Roma 2, AC Milan 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN AS ROMA (+175).

Simply put, Roma has been better at home than Milan has been on the road, and at this value, backing Roma makes sense.

Roma has won 7 of its last 8 at home, and in all 7 wins, it has not allowed a goal. It has outscored its opponents in its last 8 home games a total of 16-4.

Milan, on the other hand, has lost 4 of its last 7 road matches and has been outscored 8-11. Put it all together and take AS ROMA (+175) to come out on top at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+135).

While the juice is on the Under for a reason, Milan has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 road matches and has scored in each of its last 5 road matches, allowing 2 or more goals in 2 of the last 4. It has only been held scoreless in 4 road matches this season, having played 16.

Even Roma’s numbers suggest the Over. It has gone Over in 3 straight home matches, scoring 3 goals per game over its last 3. Its offense has started to click as of late, and Milan doesn’t have the defense there to slow Roma down.

Both teams’ offenses have been performing well lately. With that in mind, back the OVER 2.5 (+135).

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United odds, picks and predictions

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

In English Premier League Matchday 33 play on Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur (16 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses) hosts Manchester United (18 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses). Kickoff at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET (Peacock).  Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Tottenham suffered a 6-1 setback against Newcastle United last time out on Sunday, which followed a 3-2 loss against AFC Bournemouth on its home pitch on April 15. The Spurs have won just once in the last 5 matches, going 1-2-2 during the span. Despite some struggles, Tottenham is still plus-7 in goal differential overall.

Manchester United are coming off a scoreless draw against Brighton in an FA Cup battle, and that follows up a 3-0 setback against Sevilla from La Liga in a Europa League battle.

As far as the EPL is concerned, ManU has been on fire, winning 3 games with a draw in the last 4 outings. ManU has also won 4 straight battles against Tottenham across all competitions. In addition, ManU has kept a clean sheet in 6 of the last 8 matches in EPL play.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United odds

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  • Moneyline: Tottenham Hotspur +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Manchester United +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +115)

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0

Moneyline (ML)

MANCHESTER UNITED (+140) is a strong play on the road in this mid-week EPL clash.

The Red Devils have won 4 straight meetings with Tottenham (+175), and ManU has kept a clean sheet in 6 of the last 8 matches in EPL play. It has also won 4 of the last 5 trips to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a draw on June 19, 2020.

One concern for ManU is the fitness of midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who is doubtful to play. He was seen with a walking boot and crutches recently.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+115) might be the best play on the board at plus-money.

While the Spurs have cashed the Over 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 6 EPL matches, ManU has cashed the Under 2.5 goals in 5 consecutive matches. Tottenham will have a difficult time penetrating the net against ManU, which has 3 straight clean sheets in EPL play.

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, picks and predictions

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

In a high-profile English Premier League clash, Manchester City (22 wins, 4 losses, 4 draws) welcomes Arsenal (23-3-6) to Etihad Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

This game could very well decide the fate of the 2022-23 English Premier League season. City is 2 games behind Arsenal and is 5 points behind them for the top spot in the league. Both teams are locked into top-4 spots which will qualify the clubs for the UEFA Champions League next season.

City is an impressive 13-1-1 at home this season. It is led offensively by F Erling Haaland, who has 32 goals in 28 matches. City has won 6 straight EPL matches and hasn’t drawn or lost at home in a league match this calendar year.

Arsenal is 11-2-3 on the road this season. The Reds are led by F Martinelli, who has 15 goals on the season. F Bukayo Saka and M Martin Odegaard both have 10-plus goals as well. Arsenal has drawn 3 straight league matches, 2 of which were on the road.

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Manchester City -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Arsenal +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -185 | U: +130)

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 3, Arsenal 2

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There just isn’t any value either way. City is at home and has been beating the snot out of the Premier League over the last few months. It hasn’t even drawn a home league match since December 2022.

Arsenal is a quality side and sits atop the league but has had clear struggles staying separated from mid-tier sides. Ultimately, given this value, playing City at (-185) doesn’t make sense, but at this point, you’d be a fool to bet against the Haaland-led club.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+138).

The Over is juiced to a level that it is unplayable. Similar to the moneyline, the chances that Over 2.5 (-185) happens just doesn’t pose much betting value. Now, the OVER 3.5 (+138) is the stronger play here.

For starters, City is averaging 2.6 goals per game. While it allows just .93, it has allowed a goal in 3 straight games. City has gone Over this total in 3 straight games and in 6 of its last 9. It has scored at least 4 goals in 3 of its last 6. The offense is clicking, and its midfield is the best in the world which allows for ample chances.

Arsenal, on the other hand, averages 2.41 goals per game and allows 1.06. The Reds defense has led them down as of late, allowing 2 or more goals in 3 straight games. They have allowed 9 goals in their last 5 games. Arsenal has gone Over this total in 5 straight games and in 7 of its last 8.

Couple the elite, high-octane offenses with a slacking Arsenal defense and goals should come often. Take the OVER 3.5 (+138) here.

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