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Manchester City vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

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

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Manchester City (11 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses) welcomes Chelsea (11-7-4) to Etihad Stadium Saturday. Kickoff in the high-profile EPL clash is set for 12:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Manchester City vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City has struggled for parts of the season and sits fifth in the EPL after winning the league a season ago. City has bounced back as of late, going 4-1-1 in its last 6 games throughout all competitions. City is 3-1-0 in its last 4 league games, coming off a 6-0 road win over Ipsich Town Sunday in their last EPL battle. City lost to PSG 4-2 in a UEFA Champions League match Wednesday. F Erling Haaland leads Man City with 17 goals in 22 EPL matches.

Chelsea sits fourth in the EPL, 2 points ahead of Man City and 10 points behind first-place Liverpool. Chelsea is coming off a 3-1 home win over the Wolves Monday, ending with 2.3 more expected goals. It has gone 2-2-2 in its last 6 games across all competitions and had won 8 in a row prior to that. The Blues have performed well on the road, posting a 6-3-2 record away from home in EPL action. They are led by F Cole Palmer, who has 14 goals in 22 starts.

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Manchester City vs. Chelsea odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:26 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Manchester City +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Chelsea +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -110 | U: -130)

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Manchester City vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 2, Chelsea 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET MANCHESTER CITY (+105).

City has consistently won at home, and while the Citizens have disappointed for parts of the season, they still have Chelsea’s number. City beat Chelsea 2-0 in the first matchweek, ending with 0.2 more expected goals despite playing on the road. City is a strong 6-2-2 at home as well.

While for most of the season Chelsea has played well on the road, it is 0-2-1 in its last 3. Against Man U and Liverpool, quality sides similar to City, it has had a combined 1.8 fewer expected goals when on the road this season.

Considering the odds here and Chelsea’s play against top sides while on the road, TAKE MANCHESTER CITY (+105).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-130).

In the first match between these two sides, there were a combined 1.8 expected goals and just 2 actual goals scored. Chelsea has gone Under this total in 3 straight road games and in 8 of 11 away games this season.

City has had either a clean sheet or allowed just 1 goal in 4 of its last 5 league competitions, allowing 1.4 or fewer expected goals in 4 of its last 5. The Citizens have scored more than 2 goals in just 2 of their last 8 EPL matches.

UNDER 3.5 (-130) is the way to go.

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Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Nottingham Forest (12 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses) welcomes Liverpool (14-4-1) to City Ground Tuesday for a major English Premier League clash. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool sits atop the EPL this season and is led by F Mohamed Salah, who has netted 18 goals and also has 13 assists — both team-highs. The Reds’ last EPL match was a 2-2 draw at home vs. Manchester United Jan. 5 despite having 1.7 more expected goals. They have exceeded expectations on the road, posting a 7-2-0 record. Liverpool has a +28 goal differential through 19 matches.

Nottingham Forest has been on a tear, winning 7 straight games throughout all competitions. Six of those wins were in EPL matches, including a 1-0 home win over Tottenham Dec. 26 and a 3-2 road victory vs. Manchester United Dec. 7. Nottingham Forest has 4 straight league clean sheets, winning those matches by a combined 8-0 score. F Chris Wood is Nottingham’s top scorer with 12 goals.

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Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8:53 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Nottingham Forest +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Liverpool -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +115)

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Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 1, Nottingham Forest 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+300).

Nottingham Forest has been playing at an ultra-high level and has wins over quality sides, ending 4 straight games with more expected goals as well as coming out on top.

It beat Liverpool 1-0 on the road earlier on in the season and should understand how to play against the Reds, especially considering Nottingham Forest held them to just 0.9 expected goals in that match. It is 5-2-2 at home this season.

Liverpool is the more talented side as fans have seen often this season, but it hasn’t competed well against Nottingham and also has 2 road draws on the season. For this value, the only playable option is DRAW (+300).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+115).

Nottingham Forest has allowed 0 goals throughout its last 5 games in all competitions and has gone Under this total in 4 of those. It has given up 1.0 or fewer expected goals in 4 straight league matches.

In the last game between these sides, there were a combined 1.3 expected goals. These teams are tied with the second-fewest goals against in the EPL.

Considering the defensive strength from both sides, BACK UNDER 2.5 (+115).

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Tottenham Hotspur (7 wins, 2 draws, 7 losses) welcomes Liverpool (11-3-1) to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (USA Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool, which sits atop the English Premier League, drew Fulham 2-2 Dec. 14, ending with 0.9 more expected goals in the home match. It beat Southampton 2-1 Wednesday in a midweek EFL Cup battle as well. Led by F Mohamed Salah, who has 13 goals and 9 assists, Liverpool is 5-2-0 on the road this season.

Tottenham beat Southampton 5-0 Dec. 15, ending with 1.5 more expected goals in the road battle. However, the Spurs have lost 2 of their last 3 EPL matches. They have been led by F James Maddison, who has netted 7 goals in 16 matches. Tottenham is 4-1-3 at home this season and is averaging 2.25 goals per game.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool odds

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  • Moneyline: Tottenham Hotspur +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Liverpool -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Draw +350
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 3, Tottenham Hotspur 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-160).

Liverpool has played 24 games across all competitions this season, and it is 20-3-1. It has had dominant performances both in the EFL Cup and in the Champions League along with the EPL. It has won 4 of its last 5 road matches across all competitions.

Tottenham is 1-1-2 in its last 4 games as well, having as many or fewer expected goals in 4 of its last 5 games. The Spurs have allowed 6 goals in their last 4 EPL matches as well. Expect the Reds to continue to flex their dominance.

BACK LIVERPOOL (-160).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-145).

Both teams have potent attacks and are coming off matches with numerous goals. Tottenham tallied 5 goals against Southampton and has scored 8 goals in its last 2 EPL matches, going Over this total in both. It has scored at least 3 goals in 8 of 16 EPL matches.

Liverpool has scored at least 2 goals in 8 straight league matches and has allowed at least 2 goals in 3 of its last 4. The Reds have gone Over this total in 3 of their last 4 EPL games.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (-145).

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Liverpool vs. Man City odds, picks and predictions

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

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Liverpool (10 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcomes Manchester City (7-2-3) to Anfield for a major English Premier League clash Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET (USA Network / Telemundo). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Liverpool vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City, which will be without the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner M Rodri (season-ending ACL surgery in the summer), has lost 5 of its last 6 games across all competitions, including a 2-1 EFL Cup loss to Tottenham and a 4-1 Champions League loss to Sporting CP. Its last EPL performance was a 4-0 defeat against Tottenham at home Nov. 23. City is led by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 12 goals in 12 starts.

Liverpool, which sits atop the EPL by 6 points, is 5-0-1 at home this season. It has been on fire as of late, winning its last 6 across all competitions. Those include a 3-2 EFL Cup win over Brighton and a 2-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid. The Reds have outscored their opponents 11-2 in their last 4 games. They are led by F Mohamed Salah, who has netted 10 goals in 12 matches.

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Liverpool vs. Man City odds

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  • Moneyline: Liverpool +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Man City +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)

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Liverpool vs. Man City picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 3, Man City 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (+115).

Liverpool has made Anfield a fortress this season. In November, it played 2 home matches and won those by a combined score of 4-1. Liverpool’s defense has been the driving force, having yet to allow more than 1.5 expected goals in a game.

As for Man City, it is reeling. City has won 4 straight EPL titles, so the talent is there, but the Sky Blues have been outscored 8-2 in their last 3 league matches. They have been uncharacteristically beaten up on the road, having a 3-1-2 record, yet having fewer expected goals in 4 of those 6.

Expect the home side to come out on top here. BACK LIVERPOOL (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+125).

City is averaging 1.83 goals per game, so it has a strong offense and has scored in all but one EPL match. The Sky Blues’ recent issues have been defensive, having allowed at least 2 goals in 6 straight games and at least 3 in 3 of their last 4 across all competitions.

Liverpool has a dynamic attack as well, notching 2.00 goals per game, so the Reds should be able to break through often. They have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of 6 home matches.

Considering the strengths of the offenses, expect a plethora of goals and BACK OVER 3.5 (+125).

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Man 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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Man City vs. Tottenham Hotspur odds

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  • 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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Man City vs. Tottenham Hotspur picks and predictions

Prediction

Man 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

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  • 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

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  • 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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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

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 3:45 p.m. ET.

  • 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

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:46 a.m. ET.

  • 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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