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Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds, picks and prediction

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

In the premier EPL match of the weekend, Manchester City (3 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) visits Chelsea (4-0-1). The match will kick off at 7:30 a.m. ET and will be held at Stamford Bridge. Below, we preview the Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

This will be a battle of two of the best midfields in the world. M Jack Grealish, M İlkay Gündoğan, and M Kevin de Bruyne should headline Man City’s lineup.

Man City is coming off an embarrassing tie against Southampton. It gets its first real test of the season with Chelsea, although it lost to Tottenham to open the season despite threatening throughout the entire match.

Chelsea is coming off a dominant 3-0 win over Tottenham. Its lone test was a 1-1 draw against Liverpool in which it looked like the better side until a 45th-minute red card.

Both sides have allowed just one goal through five matches, an important note for this match.

Chelsea 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 Friday at 11:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Chelsea +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Manchester City +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Chelsea 1, Manchester City 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DRAW (+225) as there really isn’t much separating the two sides.

Man City looked like the better team in both non-wins, posting 16 shots and 64% possession against Southampton. The results haven’t been there, and on the road, I don’t think City comes out with three points.

However, I also wouldn’t bet on Chelsea to take down a side that’s given up just 1 goal on a quick counterattack against Tottenham.

The strength of the defenses should be clear in this match. The only real match we have to reference is Chelsea vs. Liverpool which ended in a draw. Two top-tier sides could easily end in a draw.

For this value, I’d lean that way for half a unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-135) as both teams have elite defenses.

Chelsea has given up just 1 goal on a penalty kick to Liverpool F Mohamed Salah. Man City, who was playing Tottenham on the road to start the season, allowed a quick counterattack and was scored on.

Neither side has consistently shown weakness, and with two of the best goalies in the league between the sticks, I’d be shocked if either team can get to 2 goals Saturday.

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Manchester City vs. Southampton odds, picks and prediction

Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Southampton odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

In an action-packed EPL Saturday, Southampton (0 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws) visits Manchester City (3-1-0). The match is set to kick off at 10 a.m. ET and will be held at Etihad Stadium. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Southampton odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Since losing a 1-0 match against Tottenham to open the season (a match Man City looked dominant in), Man City has rattled off three straight wins, while defeating opponents by a combined 11-0.

It also dropped 6 goals on RB Leipzig in the opening group stage match of the Champions League. Man City will be without D Benjamin Mendy and D John Stones though, so its defense may struggle; however, City should be fine against Southampton.

Only M Stuart Armstrong has been ruled out for Southampton. It has a draw with Manchester United, while also having tied West Ham and Newcastle but losing 3-1 to Everton.

Manchester City vs. Southampton: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Manchester City -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Southampton +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500) | Draw +700
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)

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Prediction

Manchester City 3, Southampton 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line. In soccer, draws happen and just look at what Southampton was able to do to Manchester United. While I’m confident Manchester City will come out on top, the -650 price is too chalky.

While Manchester City has had three straight clean sheets, not having Stones or Mendy could start to wear down the backline. Southampton put one on Man U and two on Newcastle.

Obviously, Southampton isn’t at the same level as Man City, especially in the midfield; however, Southampton has had at least 3 shots on target in all four of its EPL matches.

I’d put half a unit on BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+110).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 3.5 (-102) as Manchester City is cooking right now and easily has the most dominant midfield in the EPL.

The combination of M Jack Grealish and M Kevin de Bruyne has been just phenomenal to watch. Add in F Raheem Sterling, and it’s an unfair collection of talent. M İlkay Gündoğan is also coming off his best professional season.

Having averaged just under 4 goals per game and taking on a weaker side in Southampton, expect Man City to get what it wants and come out on top with relative ease in this one.

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Manchester City at Leicester City odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Manchester City at Leicester City odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

On an action-packed Saturday, Manchester City (2 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) travels to take on Leicester City (2-1-0 ). The match is set to kickoff at 10 a.m. ET at King Power Stadium. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Leicester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City kicked off the season with a loss to Tottenham, but it has looked flawless since that 1-0 defeat, while absolutely thrashing Arsenal and Norwich City, the two worst teams on the EPL table.

Newcomer M Jack Grealish has made his presence felt, as has F Raheem Sterling. The Man City defense has also given up just 1 goal.

Leicester City defeated the Wolves and Norwich City while losing to West Ham 4-1 following a 40th-minute red card. Leicester is a mid-tier side and comes in as a heavy underdog.

Manchester City at Leicester City: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Manchester City -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Leicester City +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +112)

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Prediction

Manchester City 3,  Leicester City 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to MANCHESTER CITY (-170) as the best value on the money line, even at this price point. While it’s still a stretch with Man City on the road, it is, by far, the more talented side.

Grealish and M Kevin de Bruyne lead the midfield with Sterling and F Jesus up top. There’s a plethora of players that can step up if any of them come off the bench as well.

Leicester didn’t look great while being outshot by Norwich. It also lost 4-1 to West Ham and gave up a goal prior to the red card. Despite having two wins in three matches, Leicester should be overpowered in this one.

While Leicester hasn’t shown much, it has scored in all three matches, making BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (-130) a solid bet as well.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (-140) and heavily consider the Over 3.5 (+170).

As noted, Leicester scored in each of its three matches and has 4 goals through three games. Man City scored 10 goals in its last two matches, after being been shut out by the top-ranked Tottenham.

Only 21-year-old F Ferran Torres has multiple goals, so Man City has done its work with numerous talented players. The Over 2.5 is the safe bet, but the Over 3.5 could easily hit as well after cashing in three of the teams combined six matches.

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Arsenal at Manchester City odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Arsenal at Manchester City odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

In one of the most anticipated games of the EPL weekend, Arsenal (0 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) travel to Manchester City (1-1-0). Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET at Etihad Stadium. Below, we preview the Arsenal at Manchester City odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City is off a convincing 5-0 win over Norwich City after a disappointing opening loss to Tottenham. The club is reportedly nearing an agreement to bring in superstar F Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.

M Jack Grealish and F Raheem Sterling will look to carry the squad. D Benjamin Mendy is suspended by the club and will not appear in this fixture. His continued absence will hamper Manchester City’s defensive game plan.

Arsenal has immensely struggled this season.

A COVID-19 outbreak among key players hampered availability against Chelsea. F Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should get his first start of the season Saturday.

Arsenal at Manchester City: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:17 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Arsenal +1000 (bet $100 to win $1000) | Manchester City -370 (bet $370 to win $100) | Draw +500
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -170)

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Prediction

Manchester City 3, Arsenal 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on Manchester City as the price makes for a poor standalone bet, despite that it is the far better side and proved to be in top form against Norwich.

Arsenal finished eighth last season while managing 18 wins and a plus-16 goal differential, scoring 55 goals in 38 matches.

While Tottenham sat back and defended in its match against City, Arsenal may very well push the pace. If this game opens up both sides should be able to net at least 1 goal.

BOTH TEAMS WILL SCORE (+100) is a far better value than anything on the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 3.5 (+140) as the best value on the total.

Manchester City didn’t score in its opener but they put up 5 goals on Norwich City in the league’s second weekend. City’s offense is no joke with Grealish and Sterling leading the charge.

While Arsenal hasn’t scored in EPL action, losing their first two games a combined 4-0, Aubameyang did net a hat trick in their EFL Cup match Wednesday.

That’s the confidence the Gunners need as putting one in the net against Man City seems very feasible.

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