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Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

Manchester City (1-0) welcomes Borussia Dortmund (1-0) to Etihad Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City, who won the English Premier League last season, kicked off their Champions League group stage round with a 4-0 win over Sevilla.

Superstar F Erling Haaland, who has 10 goals in 6 games, will be facing his former club, Dortmund. Haaland is the attacking stud with M Kevin de Bruyne still controlling the middle of the pitch.

As for Dortmund, they’ve actually had success in the Bundesliga this season, sitting 5th in the league. They also kicked off their Champions League campaign by toppling Copenhagen 3-0.

Their roster is different without Haaland, but their long-time M Marco Reus is still the leader and has a team-high 2 goals in 6 matches. Dortmund only has 8 goals in those 6 games.

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Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund odds

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  • Money line: Manchester City -520 (bet $520 to win $100) | Borussia Dortmund +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Draw +650
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Prediction

Manchester City 2, Borussia Dortmund 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Manchester City is the favorite for a reason, and while I believe Dortmund will give them a good, tough match, the home side should prevail. At -520, there’s not much reason to back them.

The only value on the money line is a draw at +650 as City did lose twice in the group stage a season ago and will be vulnerable to a team undoubtedly set to play well with their former teammate on the pitch.

Nonetheless, I’d preferably play the total here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-102).

Most groups in the Champions League have 2 competitive teams and 2 that aren’t quite at the level of the other 2. Dortmund and City are by far the best teams in this group.

Last season City had PSG in their group, and both of those matches went under 3.5 total goals with City having under 2 expected goals in each. Dortmund has only allowed 7 goals in 5 Bundesliga games.

German D Mats Hummels is one of the best centerbacks in the world and should be able to lock down his former teammate. Dortmund has gone under this total in 4 straight matches and in 6 of 8 throughout all competitions.

City has also failed to top 3 expected goals in a competitive match this season. I expect this to be competitive with Dortmund having played well. They should challenge City enough to limit their scoring.

Considering Dortmund’s weakness scoring as well mixed with City having 4 shutouts in 8 matches throughout all competitions, I’ll take the UNDER 3.5 (-102).

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

In the first of a two-leg UEFA Champions League semifinal, Manchester City will welcome Real Madrid to Etihad Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City comes in with confidence as it hosts the La Liga-leading Real. City has won 2 straight games by at least 3 goals, over Brighton 3-0 and Watford 5-1.

City is backed by arguably the best midfield in the world, Kevin de Bruyne. Unlike PSG, who Real knocked out earlier in the tournament, City is going to want to possess. It leads the EPL in touches by more than 1,500.

Real will be tasked with slowing down the EPL-leading City. Madrid averages 2.09 goals per game in league play, and its strength comes defensively, allowing just .88. City averages 2.42 goals per match in league play and has allowed only 21 goals in 33 matches.

Real beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 in their 2 matches and then Chelsea 5-4. It’s had by far the most impressive journey to the final four. Madrid is led by F Karim Benzema, who has scored 25 goals in 29 matches.

Manchester City vs. Real Madrid odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Manchester City -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Real Madrid +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +360
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155| U: +122)

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Prediction

Manchester City 1, Real Madrid 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Manchester City is the better side, and in EPL action it is 13-2-2 at home. Real is 13-2-2 on the road in La Liga, a lesser competitive league.

With how Real has played other top teams, betting on City to win at -200 is not smart. A draw at +360 has value, but I’d rather look elsewhere to bet on this highly anticipated battle.

One other bet I like is BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE at -105.

I love this because of the pace City plays with. They’ll kick it around, work it to the middle and attack with accuracy and poise.

However, it’s their possession that kills. Athletico Madrid didn’t score in 2 games and had just 1.1 expected goals through both. City hasn’t allowed a single goal through 4 knockout-stage games.

Also, Real had 9 shots on goal through 2 games against Chelsea, scoring 5 of them. That 5-to-9 ratio isn’t sustainable. It allowed 12 shots on goal through those 2 games and has allowed the second-fewest goals allowed in La Liga.

This should be a defensive-heavy battle.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (+122).

Considering the above analysis, I also like the Under here. City is going to want to keep this game slow as its both the first leg and at home. Three of City’s 4 knockout-stage games have had under 1.5 goals scored.

While that’s a risky proposition, one can take under 1.5 at +320.

Real is 3-3 O/U the 2.5 in matches against Round of 16 opponents. Given how the more dominant side is going to want to play, expect the Under to be the better play.

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Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

Atletico Madrid hosts Manchester City at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium Wednesday for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Last week, Atletico traveled to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in the first leg. City ended with 15 shots and 2 on target while not allowing Atletico to have a single attempt.

City controlled the entire game and ended with a 70/30 possession split. It was a dominant showing from the home side, but it won just 1-0, a result that Atletico can certainly come back from.

Atletico sits 4th in La Liga play and is coming off a 1-0 loss to Mallorca, which sits 17th on the table. This season, Atletico has scored 57 goals and allowed 38 in 31 league matches.

As for City, it is coming off an absolutely thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool. M Kevin de Bruyne and F Gabriel Jesus both scored for City, which almost doubled Liverpool’s shots. City has allowed just 20 goals through 31 EPL matches.

Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester City: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Atletico Madrid +370 (bet $100 to win $370) | Manchester City -127 (bet $127 to win $100) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Manchester City 1, Atletico Madrid 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW +260.

Manchester City looked dominant in its first showing, and it, by all means, should be able to get through to the next round, but it won’t be as easy on the road.

In 16 road games, Madrid has 24 points. In 15 home games, it has 33. It has been a far better side at home. That should be reflected in its play against City.

Atletico is a better club than it showed in the first leg. It eliminated Man U to start the knockout round.

While zero shots are concerning, at home, the only way to play this is the draw as betting on either Man City on the road or both teams not to score doesn’t result in nearly enough bang for your buck.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (-130).

There’s no other way to look at this.

Man City played a 2-2 draw with Liverpool because it couldn’t tame the elite attacking trio. While I expect a better showing from Madrid, it certainly isn’t on the same level as Liverpool.

4 of Madrid’s last 5 games throughout all competition went under 2.5 goals. All 3 Champions League knockout-stage games went under 3 goals as well with 2 of those 3 being just 1-0 results.

City has gone Under 2.5 goals in 6 of its last 9 games as well, including 2 of its 3 Champions League knockout stage games. Overall, it’s the better side of the total, especially at this value.

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Manchester City vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

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

Manchester City (23 wins, 3 losses, 4 draws) hosts Liverpool (22-6-2) at Etihad Stadium Sunday. Kickoff for the season’s premier EPL match is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City is coming off a gritty midweek home win over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. City has won 3 of its last 4 EPL matches and sits in first place on the table with 73 points.

It has 70 goals and has allowed 18 on the season in 30 games. It is led by a powerhouse midfield behind M Kevin de Bruyne and M Jack Grealish. It has the league’s best defense.

Liverpool is coming off a 3-1 win over Benfica in its midweek UEFA Champions League match. Having a strong last few weeks, Liverpool is now rivaling City at the top of the table.

It has 72 points through 30 matches, having scored 77 goals and allowed 20. Liverpool is led by Mohamed Salah who has a league-leading 20 goals. Teammate F Diogo Jota sits in third place with 14.

Manchester City vs. Liverpool: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Manchester City +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Liverpool +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +110)

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Prediction

Manchester City 1, Liverpool 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW +260.

These two teams have completely different styles of play.

Man City operates through its world-class midfield and possesses the ball at an ultra-high rate. Liverpool works through its forwards who can take on just about anyone in the world and get through.

With that said, both teams have played moderately against other top-three clubs. Their lone matchup this season resulted in a 2-2 draw. City beat Chelsea 1-0 both times while Liverpool drew Chelsea twice.

There is little that separates these two, and at +260, playing a draw is a smart move as Man City’s money line value at +110 just isn’t overly enticing.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the UNDER 2.5 (+110).

The 2-2 draw earlier in the season and the elite offenses of both teams make the Over an enticing play, but considering there were a total of 7 shots on target and 4 goals in that event, a repeat event doesn’t seem likely.

Also, while Sala, Jota, and de Bruyne headline the matchup, Man City plays with possession on its mind and has allowed a league-low 18 goals. City has allowed multiple goals in just 4 games this season.

Liverpool has allowed the second-fewest goals and has one of the best defenders in the world captaining its backline in D Virgil van Dijk. It should be able to read and limit City.

Considering both defenses as well, I like the UNDER 2.5 (+110) at plus-money value.

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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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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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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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Manchester City vs. Leicester City odds, picks and prediction

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

On Sunday, Leicester City (6 wins, 6 losses, 4 draws) will travel to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City (14-2-2). Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Leicester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City is coming into this one looking to distance itself atop the English Premier League.

For this match, D Kyle Walker is doubtful and F Ferran Torres is out. That said, Man City has thrived this season due to their league-best defense, giving up just 9 goals in 18 matches.

They’ve scored 44, the second-most in the league. Their midfield, led by Jack Grealish and Kevin de Bruyne is finally at full strength as well, so this could be as good of form as City gets.

That’s bad news for the ninth-place Leicester City. A slew of players are doubtful for the road side including star F Jamie Vardy. Leicester is coming into this one in good form as well despite being shorthanded.

They’ve scored 11 goals in their last 4 EPL matches. Although they did manage 3 in a midweek showdown with Liverpool, Vardy, who isn’t expected to play, scored two of them.

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

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  • Money line: Manchester City -800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Leicester City +1700 (bet $1700 to win $100) | Draw +850
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -145 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Manchester City 2, Leicester City 0

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line. Man City is the best team in the EPL, and they should win at home. They’re 7-1-1 at home. I wouldn’t bet against even a draw here, and betting on them at -800 has little value.

BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE is available at -100. But, I’d rather take BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE at -125. The last time these two teams played, it was a 1-0 final.

Leicester has had a solid attack as of late, but against Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City combined, they’ve scored 3 goals in 4 games. They struggle against top-tier sides, and I’d expect that again without many key players and on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 3.5 (+115). The reasoning is similar as before.

While Leicester has 27 goals for and 27 goals against in 18 games, they haven’t played heavy-scoring matches with top-tier sides. Chelsea won 3-0, and Arsenal won 2-0 against Leicester.

Similarly, Man City’s last three matches against top-10 opponents have resulted in all three games going under 3 goals and them scoring just 5 goals in the 3 games.

High-level games typically result in fewer goals, and I’d bank on that again here.

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Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds, picks and prediction

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

On Sunday, Manchester City (13 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) will head to St. James’ Park to take on Newcastle (1-9-7). Kickoff is expected for 9 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City is coming into this game following a 7-0 midweek beatdown of Leeds United. Newcastle, three spots lower on the table than Leeds, enters as a heavy underdog despite being at home.

Newcastle’s weakness is in their defending as it’s given up 37 goals in 17 matches. It’s lost 3-0 to Chelsea and 3-1 to Liverpool in previous matches against teams in the top three on the table.

City is coming in at relatively full strength despite that M Bernardo Silva and D Kyle Walker are both doubtful. The Citizens have won seven straight EPL matches and sit atop the table.

Newcastle vs. Manchester City: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Newcastle +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Manchester City -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Draw +700
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Manchester City 5, Newcastle 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line. Having drawn Southampton earlier in the season and being on the road, betting on City at -650 doesn’t make much sense. However, the other two options make less sense.

However, I think BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE? YES (+120) actually isn’t a bad deal. Newcastle’s top scorer, F Callum Wilson, is expected to play. He has 6 goals on the season.

City has allowed just 9 goals all season which bolsters this value, but they’ll be shorthanded on their backline without Walker and could allow a few extra opportunities.

Newcastle has averaged exactly a goal per game and scored on Liverpool last time out. This bet is really one for Newcastle to score which, at this value, I’d put a small unit on.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 3.5 (+105) as Man City should be able to have its way with Newcastle. All six players that were in the lineup as City put 7 on Leeds should be active again.

City has arguably the best servicing to their forwards in the entire league with Kevin de Bruyne and Jack Grealish in the midfield. Fans should see exactly why the Citizens’ midfield is one of the best in the world Sunday.

It would be shocking to see City not pummel Newcastle. Manchester averages 3.5 goals per game against teams in the relegation zone. With that in mind, bet the Over relatively comfortably.

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Manchester City vs. Wolves odds, picks and prediction

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

On Saturday, the Wolves (6 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws) travel to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City (11-2-2). Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Wolves odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City is coming in having recently taken over the top spot on the EPL table. A shocking Chelsea loss last weekend as Man City moved one point over Liverpool and two over Chelsea.

Led by M Jack Grealish and M Kevin de Bruyne, both of which played in the team’s mid-week Champions League loss to RB Leipzig. City will be heavy favorites.

However, the Wolves, behind winger Adama Traoré, have the pace and talent to pull off an upset, making this one of the best games on the EPL slate this weekend.

Manchester City vs. Wolves: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Manchester City -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Wolves +1700 (bet $1,700 to win $100) | Draw +670
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +130 | U: -165)

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Prediction

Manchester City 2, Wolves 0

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line.

If there’s a playable side here, it’s the Draw at +670. Last time the Wolves took on a top EPL side, they lost to Liverpool 1-0. Their defense is legit, having allowed the third-fewest goals in the EPL.

That said, typically I turn to BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE or NOT SCORE. However, those odds are respectively +122 and -170, both relatively unplayable here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the ALTERNATE LINE UNDER 2.5 (+150). This is absolutely tremendous value.

Here’s a crazy stat about the Wolves. Their last four games combined have gone Under 2.5 goals (two 0-0 draws and two 1-0 performances). They’ve had one game, a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace, go Over 2.5 goals in their last 7.

While Man City does have a great attack, they’re barely topping two per game. At the same time, the City defense has allowed the second-fewest goals in the EPL this season.

This is the best value in the match.

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