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Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Crystal Palace (7 wins, 9 losses, 12 draws) welcomes Manchester City (22-3-3) to Selhurst Park Stadium Monday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

After a thrilling weekend of EPL action, fans will be topped off by the league-leading Manchester City taking on Crystal Palace, a club that’s sitting in 11th place on the table.

For Palace, it does have a positive goal differential, having scored 39 and having allowed 38 in 28 matches. Palace is actually unbeaten in 3 straight games as well. It’ll be down M James McArthur who has 16 appearances on the season.

City will enter this match at near-full strength. It is coming off a midweek draw with Sporting, advancing in the Champions League via a 5-0 aggregate in the two-leg Round of 16.

In 28 games, Man City has scored 68 goals and has allowed a league-low 18. It has won 2 straight games since losing to the Tottenham Hotspurs 3-2 on February 19.

Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Crystal Palace +900  (bet $100 to win $900) | Manchester City -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Draw +430
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130  | U: +105)

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Prediction

Manchester City 3, Crystal Palace 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Betting on a -320 favorite isn’t typically wise.

Crystal Palace has lost just 4 of its 14 games at home this season. However, Man City is one of the two teams that are head and shoulders above the rest of the field, and betting against them isn’t wise either.

I typically like to couple a money line pass with a bet on either both teams to score or both teams not to score, but in this situation, I don’t favor either and would prefer to play the total as my favorite bet.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on OVER 2.5 (-130).

In 28 games, Crystal Palace has been held without a goal in 8 of them. Palace has held its opponent scoreless in just 7 of them. It also beat Man City 2-0 earlier in the year, one of just 3 City losses on the season.

As for City, it has scored 2+ goals in 18 matches this season, having only played in 28. It has gone over 2.5 goals 18 times. It averages 2.46 goals per game.

At full strength, M Kevin de Bruyne and F Raheem Sterling should be active and ready to roll. City should be able to break down a mid-tier Palace defense. There should be an abundance of goals in this battle.

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Arsenal vs. Leicester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arsenal vs. Leicester City odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Arsenal (15 wins, 7 losses, 3 draws) welcomes Leicester City (9-10-6) Sunday to Emirates Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Arsenal vs. Leicester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Currently riding a 4-game winning streak, Arsenal should look to continue its dominance at home, having won 9 of 13 matches at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal most recently defeated Watford 3-2 March 6.

With Manchester United’s 3-2 victory Saturday, Arsenal has dropped to fifth place; however, it has played 4 fewer games than United.

F Emile Smith Rowe, who leads Arsenal with 9 goals this season, is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s match, per whoscored.com. Leicester will also be down several key players, including star F Jamie Vardy.

As for Leicester, it has won 2 straight, defeating Leeds 1-0 March 5 and Burnley 2-0 March 1. Arsenal will pose a much more difficult challenge. Leicester is 2-5-0 against the EPL’s top-five teams.

Arsenal vs. Leicester City: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Arsenal -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Leicester City +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +360
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +133)

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Prediction

Arsenal 2, Leicester City 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Arsenal should come out on top, and I like the home side in this position, especially with Leicester down Vardy. However, at -200, I can’t get fully behind that wager.

A bet that’s focused on Arsenal’s defense is BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE (+102).

Arsenal has allowed just 29 goals in 25 games, and while Leicester has scored 41 in 25 games, Vardy has contributed 10 of them.

Fifteen of Arsenal’s 25 games and nine of Leicester’s 25 games in EPL play involved one team not scoring.

At +102, I would bet on one of the two sides to not net a goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+133).

The value at plus-money for these teams to struggle to score with both teams’ leading goal-scoring option out is phenomenal.

Across all competitions, Arsenal has gone Under 2.5 goals in a game in five of its last eight outings. For Leicester, considering all its recent performances, it has gone Under 2.5 goals in three consecutive games.

Also, the first time these two teams met, Arsenal won 2-0. With Smith Rowe doubtful and Vardy out along with Arsenal’s terrific defense, I’ll take the UNDER 2.5 (+133).

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Manchester United vs. Tottenham odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Manchester United vs. Tottenham odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Tottenham (14 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws) visits Old Trafford to take on Manchester United (13-7-8) Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester United vs. Tottenham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Tottenham is coming in as one of the EPL’s most sporadic teams.

The Spurs have won 3 of their last 4 games, scoring 9 combined goals in their last 2 games. They’ve also lost to Burnley 1-0 back on Feb. 23, yet beat the EPL-leading Manchester City the game prior.

Tottenham is led by star F Harry Kane, who is fifth in the EPL with 10 goals, and F Son Heung-Min, who is fourth with 11 goals. Tottenham currently sits seventh on the EPL table.

Man U is coming off an embarrassing 4-1 defeat against Manchester City. United did not play star F Cristiano Ronaldo in that match. Ronaldo and F Edinson Cavani are listed as doubtful, yet apparently both returned to training this week, per whoscored.com.

Man U is 4-4-1 over its last 9 EPL matches. It has scored 45 and given up 38 in 28 matches.

Manchester United vs. Tottenham: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Manchester United +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Tottenham +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw +245
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +120)

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Prediction

Tottenham 2, Manchester United 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to TOTTENHAM (+190).

Man U oddly has more home losses (4) than road losses (3) this season.

Also, Tottenham is the healthier team and playing far better. The Spurs have outscored their opponents 12-3 over the last four games and have recently taken down Man City for the second time this season.

Ronaldo and F Mason Greenwood are two of Man U’s top three leading scorers, and it’ll likely be down the former and will certainly be without the latter. D Scott McTominay, who has 22 appearances, is also doubtful, another huge blow.

Given Tottenham’s strength with Kane and Heung-Min, I expect the Spurs to annihilate a weak Man U defense, which is 1.36 goals per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-145).

United put 1 goal on City last week, and it has had a relatively good attack this season.

It averages 1.6 goals per game. It will have F Bruno Fernandes active. He’s tied for ninth in the EPL in goals. This game will feature three players in the EPL’s top 10 in goals.

Tottenham has 40 goals in 26 games this season and should be going against a weakened and injured United defense.

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Brighton vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Brighton vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Liverpool (19 wins, 2 losses, 6 draws) visits Falmer Stadium Saturday to take on Brighton (7-8-12). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Brighton vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool is coming into this matchup following a midweek Champions League loss to Inter. However, Liverpool advanced 2-1 on aggregate despite losing 1-0. As for its last EPL showing, it beat West Ham 1-0 and has won 7 straight.

Liverpool sits in second place, 6 points behind Manchester City, and has 71 goals on the season, the most in the EPL. It has allowed the third-fewest goals as well at just 20.

Brighton, which started off the season surprisingly strong, has lost 4 in a row yet has still given up just 32 goals in 27 matches, tied for sixth-fewest in league play. It has scored just 26 goals though.

Brighton and Liverpool tied 2-2 last time they met, back in October. Brighton also has 2 draws in its two matches against third-place Chelsea this season.

Brighton vs. Liverpool: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Brighton +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Liverpool -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Draw +360
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Liverpool 2, Brighton 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

I like Liverpool to win, especially given the form of both teams, and the Reds do have 8 wins in 13 road matches this season. However, having drawn Brighton earlier this season, a -210 money line is a bit too pricey.

I do like BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE at -117.

Brighton has scored just 2 goals in its last four home games. Against a top-tier defense like Liverpool, that trend is worrisome. Brighton averages under a goal per game and is taking on a terrific Liverpool defense.

Brighton has been held scoreless 9 times this season, while it has held its opponent scoreless 9 times (7 times in EPL action and 2 times in the EFL Cup).

It also has a competent defense that could have a good showing against what should be a tired Liverpool side.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the UNDER 2.5 (+115).

Liverpool’s offense has been dynamic this season, but F Roberto Firmino is doubtful per whoscored.com. M Thiago and star D Virgil van Dijk are both also listed as doubtful.

Those 3 have contributed 8 goals for Liverpool this season.

Liverpool has gone Under 2.5 goals in 3 of its last 5 EPL games, having only topped that in a 3-1 victory over Norwich and a 6-0 win over Leeds. Brighton’s defense is far better than either of those bottom-tier opponents.

Brighton has gone Under 2.5 goals in 6 of its last 8 EPL games as well. At plus-money value, it’s the best bet in this game.

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Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Manchester City (21 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) hosts Manchester United (13-6-8) at Etihad Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

First-place Manchester City is coming into this battle just 3 points ahead of Liverpool in the EPL table. Man City pitched a shutout in 3 of its last 4 games, losing to Tottenham for the second time this season as its lone less-than-desired defensive performance, giving up 3 goals to the Harry Kane-led side.

Man City should be at full strength for this battle. As for Man U, F Edinson Cavani is doubtful and M Mason Greenwood is out, per whoscored.com.

United will need some magic from star F Cristiano Ronaldo, but there are reports he might not play. United has scored 44 goals and allowed 34 in 27 games.

The last time these two teams took the pitch against each other, it was Man City winning 2-0. United, which hasn’t lost in league play since Jan. 3, seems primed to give Man City a run for its money.

Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Manchester City -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Manchester United +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Draw +400
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -170 | U: +135)

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Prediction

Manchester City 2, Manchester United 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Man City (-240) is too expensive, especially considering it has won just two of the last four head-to-head matches. I wouldn’t consider the Draw (+400) or Man U (+600) playable sides either.

I would consider BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE (-107) as a strong play. In the last six series matchups, there hasn’t been a single game in which both teams scored.

It will most likely be Man City’s league-best defense shutting down Man U. Considering Man City has shut out 3 of its last 4 opponents, this is a good value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+135).

It’s the far riskier side, but these prime-time matchups between top-four sides haven’t produced many goals. Also, the last six matchups between Man U and City have gone Under 2.5 goals.

United drew Chelsea 1-1, lost to City 2-0 and lost to Liverpool 5-0 (Man U had a red card handicap). Under 2.5 would’ve been 1-2 in those high-profile battles.

For City, it beat Chelsea 1-0 twice, United 2-0 and tied Liverpool 2-2. Given City’s defensive prowess, having allowed just 17 goals in 27 games, I expect fewer goals. City has gone Under 2.5 in 4 of its last 6 matches.

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Liverpool vs. West Ham odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Liverpool vs. West Ham odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

West Ham (13 wins, 8 losses, 6 draws) visits Anfield Saturday to take on Liverpool (18-2-6). Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Liverpool vs. West Ham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

West Ham is unbeaten in its last 4 EPL matches (2-0-2), yet lost its midweek FA Cup battle with Southampton. West Ham is in fourth place on the EPL table. In 27 games, West Ham has scored 46 goals and allowed 34.

Key defensive M Tomas Soucek is listed as doubtful, per whoscored.com. As for Liverpool, it’ll be without M Thiago and F Roberto Firmino.

This will be a crucial near must-win situation for Liverpool, which is in second place, 6 points back of Man City. Liverpool has played one less game than Man City, and a win Saturday would cut the 6-point deficit in half.

Liverpool’s 70 goals rank first in the EPL, while its 20 goals allowed rank third. Liverpool defeated Chelsea in the EFL Cup in penalty kicks in its midweek match.

Liverpool vs. West Ham: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Liverpool -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | West Ham +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Draw +490
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -145)

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Prediction

Liverpool 3, West Ham 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

West Ham has shown enough this season to make a Liverpool -340 money line unplayable. Even in a parlay, I’d suggest not playing Liverpool to win outright.

I do like BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (-122). West Ham’s 46 goals rank fourth in the EPL. It has scored in all but one game this calendar year.

West Ham scored 3 on Liverpool in the two teams’ last battle and also scored in its last matches with Man City and Chelsea, the EPL’s top-two defenses in opponents’ goals.

Liverpool has also scored in every EPL game this calendar year. Its offense has a high probability of beating a mid-tier West Ham defense at least once.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the OVER 3.5 (+120).

While “both teams to score (-122)” is my favorite bet in this game, betting on offense is going to be a strong play as well. West Ham defeated Liverpool 3-2 in November 2021, scoring every shot on goal it had.

While I don’t expect that to repeat itself, Liverpool’s 16 shots certainly could. Liverpool is averaging 2.7 goals this season, and has had Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of its last 11 home matches.

Liverpool has gone Over 3.5 goals in two of its last three EPL games.

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Everton vs. Manchester City odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Everton vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Everton (6 wins, 13 losses, 4 draws) welcomes Manchester City (20-3-3) to Goodison Park for a 12:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we preview the Everton vs. Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

After a strong start to the season, Everton has lost 4 of its last 5 EPL matches and has slipped to 16th on the EPL table. In 23 games, it has allowed 40 goals and scored 28.

It has a better goal differential than both Brentford and Leeds United, both directly ahead of Everton on the table. Everton has already taken on league-leading Man City, losing 3-0 in Manchester Nov. 21, 2021.

For Man City, M Jack Grealish and F Gabriel Jesus are doubtful, per whoscored.com. City is coming off a loss to Tottenham, surprisingly City’s second loss of the season to the Harry Kane-led club.

Manchester City is 3-1-1 over its last 5 EPL contests. It has scored 63 goals in 26 games and allowed an EPL-low 17 goals.

Everton vs. Manchester City: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Everton +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Manchester City -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Draw +520
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +130 | U: -165)

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Prediction

Manchester City 3, Everton 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Man City is coming off a 3-2 loss and has an ultra-talented roster. It should come out on top Saturday, but at -400, I wouldn’t bet on it. The draw (+520) and Everton (+1000) to win lines are not worth backing either.

However, I do like BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (-101).

Despite Man City’s league-best offense, Everton will be suiting up its entire offensive force.

F Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who leads the team with 5 goals, is expected to start. M Richarlison, who has 4 goals and 3 assists on the season, is also expected to be a force in this match.

Man City has scored in every EPL match since Oct. 30. Everton, although not consistent, has scored in 3 of its last 5 matches and in 8 of its last 10.

With odds of BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE at –101, it’s a good bet on Everton, in theory, to put one in the net.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+130).

It’s a risk, but if there’s anything Man City can do a lot of, it is score. Man City’s last 2 games have both had at least 4 goals with final results of 3-2 and 4-0.

Everton is no stranger to giving up goals either, having allowed almost 2 goals per game (at 1.74). Against the second-best attack in the EPL, Everton should struggle to maintain City’s offense.

With a few stars of its own, Everton should be able to score at least 1 goal to help boost the total.

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Manchester City vs. Tottenham odds, picks and prediction

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

In Saturday English Premier League action, Tottenham (11 wins, 8 losses, 3 draws) visits Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City (20-2-3). Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Tottenham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City is coming into this game having already lost to Tottenham earlier this season. Man City lost 1-0 as Tottenham sat back in defense and countered at the perfect time late in the match. Since then, Man City has been invincible, winning 20 of 24 games with 1 loss and 3 draws.

Man City is coming off a 5-0 victory over Sporting CP Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Man City defeated Norwich City 4-0 Feb. 12 and beat Brentford 2-0 Feb. 9. Unfortunately, M Jack Grealish and F Gabriel Jesus are both doubtful for Saturday’s tilt.

As for Tottenham, since quenching the transfer rumors of star F Harry Kane, the Spurs have struggled to maintain last season’s success with Kane and F Son Heung-min leading the attack.

Both are likely to start against Man City though. Tottenham has lost 3 straight EPL games, including being shut out twice and 3-2 loss to Southampton. Most recently, the Spurs were defeated 2-0 Sunday by Wolverhampton.

Manchester City vs. Tottenham: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Manchester City -350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Tottenham +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Draw +480
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -180 | U: +140)

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Prediction

Manchester City 2, Tottenham 0

Money line (ML)

Man City’s money line is too expensive to play. It should come out on top, but at -350, it’s a PASS.

A more reasonable way to back Man City is by betting NO (-135): BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE.

Tottenham has scored just twice its last 3 EPL games, both goals coming against 10th-place Southampton. Tottenham didn’t score against the Wolves, who have allowed 17 goals this season, or Chelsea, who has allowed 18 goals.

Man City leads the EPL, having allowed just 14 goals in 25 matches.

Man City’s defense has won the team games, and that should be the case again Saturday.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+140).

This is my favorite bet in the match, especially for the value we’re getting.

Why? Well, Tottenham knows how to play Man City. It beat Man City 1-0 to start the season, and it did so by packing the box and limiting Man City’s opportunities.

While it should be difficult for Tottenham to score, Man City ranks tied for the 7th-fewest goals in the EPL, having given up 29 in 22 matches. The Man City attack is elite, but without Jesus or Grealish, it could become less dynamic.

Man City has gone Over 2.5 goals in just 1 of its last 4 games.

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Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

In Saturday soccer action, Chelsea (13 wins, 3 losses, 8 draws) visits Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace (5-8-11). Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Chelsea will finally be playing in the EPL again, having not played since Jan. 23 after a match with Arsenal was postponed. Chelsea did play twice in the Club World Cup and once in the FA Cup, winning all 3 games.

However, 1-1-1 in its last three EPL showings, Chelsea has fallen into third place on the table, trailing league-leading Man City by 16 points. This is pivotal match for Chelsea, which has played one less game than Man City.

As for Crystal Palace, it played last weekend (Saturday, Feb. 12) and drew 0-0 against Brentford. Crystal Palace has 3 draws and a 3-1 loss to Liverpool in its last 4 EPL matches.

The home side will be without M Conor Gallagher, who cannot play against his parent team, on loan from Chelsea. Gallagher has 21 starts and 7 goals on the season, so that’ll be a huge blow for Palace in this one.

Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Crystal Palace +430 (bet $100 to win $430) | Chelsea  -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +285
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Chelsea 2, Crystal Palace 0

Money line (ML)

BET CHELSEA (-150).

Chelsea is by far the superior side here, and it is discounted a bit for being on the road.

Despite key players like F Mason Mount, M Reece James and D Ben Chilwell being unavailable, Chelsea will put a talented XI together with M Kai Havertz sliding into the projected starting lineup and F Romelu Lukaku up top.

Palace has given up 35 goals in 24 matches and has also lost to Chelsea this season. The Blues defeated Crystal Palace at home 3-0 in August. Chelsea’s real strength lies in its defense, allowing just 18 goals in 24 matches – the offense has scored 48 goals.

Palace, on the other hand, has scored just 32. The numbers obviously favor Chelsea. At -150, it looks like a good club to back having played a light schedule the past few weeks.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-130).

Again, Chelsea has one of the best defenses in the EPL, giving up the third-fewest goals. There were just 7 combined shots on target the first time these two clubs met with Palace getting just 1 on frame.

Plus, it was already mentioned Palace will be down their top goal scorer in Gallagher. With Chelsea also without players that are key in transition, UNDER 2.5 is worth paying the more expensive –130 PRICE.

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Chelsea vs. Tottenham odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Chelsea vs. Tottenham odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

On Sunday, Tottenham (11 wins, 5 losses, 3 draws) heads to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea (12-3-8). Kick-off is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Chelsea vs. Tottenham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

D Reece James and M Ben Chilwell remain out for this game. While they play an impactful part of Chelsea’s game plan, the Blues will still have Romelu Lukaku atop their attack.

With a top-five defense in the EPL, they should be able to limit a Tottenham side that will be down a key attacker, Son Heung-Min. Five of Chelsea’s last six home matches ended in a draw.

Tottenham is undefeated in its last nine games.

Playing top-tier competition closely, a slate of games that include a 1-0 season-opening win over the EPL-leading Man City, the Hotspur have managed to keep big-time games winnable.

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Chelsea -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Tottenham +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Draw +265
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Prediction

Chelsea 1, Tottenham 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line. Tottenham has been playing well enough to not love Chelsea (-125).

Chelsea’s last four EPL matches — two against Brighton, one against Man City and the other against Liverpool — resulted in three draws and a loss. The Blues are the more talented side, but I wouldn’t back them at current odds.

The draw is my favorite bet on the money line as Tottenham is 1-1-1 against the EPL’s top three teams. The Hotspur lost to Chelsea 3-0 earlier in the season, so they’ll have that on their mind as well.

That said, I do like BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE? YES (-117). It’s hit in two of the last three games for Tottenham and three of the last four games for Chelsea.

I back both teams to get on the board over a money line value.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 2.5 (-122).

I know it’s a small window for the 1-1 as it is the only way both my “bets” hit, but both teams have been too good defensively to allow 3 or 4 goals.

Tottenham has allowed 22 goals in 19 games. Chelsea, on the other hand, has allowed 18 goals in 23 games; however, Chelsea hasn’t played up to its level as of late which is why it has dropped from that top spot on the table.

I like both teams to have some success offensively, especially given the star power of Lukaku and F Harry Kane, but the defensive aptitude on both sides of the pitch will also be there.

Considering the forms both teams are in, I think a 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome.

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