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Man City vs. West Ham odds, picks and predictions

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

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Man City (27 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses) welcomes West Ham (14-10-13) to Etihad Stadium Sunday. Kickoff in the final English Premier League weekend is set for 11 a.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Man City vs. West Ham odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City has been absolutely on fire. City hasn’t lost an EPL game since Dec. 6, 2023, and has rattled off 8 straight wins, 5 of which were on the road. City has won all 8 by multiple goals as well. With a victory, it wins the EPL. Man City has 88 points, while Arsenal has 86. Arsenal is a -700 favorite vs. Everton Sunday. With a draw, Man City likely will finish 2nd. City is led in scoring by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 27 goals in 30 matches.

City beat West Ham 3-1 on Sept. 16, 2023, their only head-to-head matchup of the season. However, West Ham is a capable side, sitting 9th in the league. It is led by F Jarrod Bowen, who has netted 16 goals in 34 matches. West Ham has had a few strong spurts in the season, one in which it went 6-1-1 through 8 games. However, West Ham is 1-1-3 over its last 5 matches. West Ham beat Luton Town 3-1 Saturday in its most recent battle.

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Man City vs. West Ham odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Man City -1150 (bet $1,150 to win $100) | West Ham +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Draw +1200
  • Over/Under: 4.5 (O: +112 | U: -136)

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Man City vs. West Ham picks and predictions

Prediction

Man City 3, West Ham 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

City has a far superior team to just about every other EPL side, and it should, at home, be able to put this game away early. However, at -1150, there’s zero value in backing the home side.

Without a Champions League game in the future to aim for, it should have all its top talent on the pitch, and having throttled West Ham 3-1 on the road earlier in the season, expect an easy route for City, but avoid any moneyline play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 4.5 (-136).

I would consider the Under at this total and the Under 3.5 (+166). Both are good options here but provide different risk preferences. Despite the juice, Under 4.5 (-136) is the better value.

West Ham’s offense hasn’t been as stable as expected. It has been held scoreless in 2 of its last 5 games and will be playing one of the best defenses in the EPL. It has had Under 1.0 expected goals in 3 of its last 5 games.

City has held its opponent scoreless in 4 of its last 5 games and have gone Under this total in 4 of its last 5 as well. City has scored 5 or more goals in just 4 games this season, so if its defense can hold up, it’s unlikely it will singlehandedly score enough to cover the total.

Back UNDER 4.5 (-136).

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Liverpool vs. West Ham odds, picks and predictions

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

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Liverpool (4 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes West Ham (3-1-1) to Anfield Sunday. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liverpool vs. West Ham odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool is 2-0-0 at home this season and, throughout all EPL competitions, has scored 12 goals and allowed 4. It has scored at least 3 goals in 3 of its 5 matches. Its lone draw (0-0) was a road match with Chelsea to start the season. Three players have 2 goals each for Liverpool, but F Mohamed Salah is the most lethal with 2 goals and a team-high 4 assists in 5 matches.

West Ham is 2-1-0 on the road this season, and it has scored 10 goals and allowed 7 in its 5 EPL matches. West Ham has scored 3 goals in 2 of 5 games but has allowed at least 1 goal in each game and may struggle on the road against a high-octane Liverpool attack. Offensively, West Ham is led by F Jarrod Bowen, who has 3 goals in 5 starts.

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Liverpool vs. West Ham odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:34 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Liverpool -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | West Ham +575 (bet $100 to win $575) | Draw +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)

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Liverpool vs. West Ham picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 3, West Ham 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s no value on the moneyline.

West Ham has a good record and sat 6th in the league coming into the weekend, but it hasn’t performed well against top-tier competition. It lost 3-1 to Manchester City at home last weekend.

West Ham is one of the better mid-tier sides, but Liverpool should be able to win this game with relative ease. Liverpool was a strong 13-5-1 at home last season.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-105).

Liverpool averaged 1.97 goals per game last season, and it is topping that through 5 games. It is averaging 2.40 goals per game and has scored 3 or more in 3 of its last 4. It has had 2.5 or more expected goals in 3 of its last 4 as well.

Liverpool’s defense is competent, but it has allowed a goal in all but one game as well. A similar style of play can be said of West Ham. The West Ham attack should be able to get one through as it has had success this season, averaging 2.0 goals per game. It has also allowed a goal in every game.

Both defenses have been average as both attacks have ramped up as the season has continued. Take OVER 3.5 (-105).

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Europa Conference League Final: Fiorentina vs. West Ham odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Fiorentina vs. West Ham odds and Europa Conference League final lines, with expert soccer picks and predictions.

The Europa Conference League Final features Fiorentina and West Ham at Fortuna Arena — formerly known as Eden Arena — in Prague, Czech Republic Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Fiorentina vs. West Ham odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Fiorentina managed to score 36 goals in just 14 Europa Conference League matchups, led by Brazilian striker Arthur Cabral’s 7 goals. Veteran keeper Salvatore Sirigu (Achilles) is the only confirmed absence for the Italian side, while MF Gaetano Castrovilli (knee) is doubtful.

Fiorentina posted a 3-1 win over Basel last time out (May 18), bouncing back after a 2-1 loss in the first leg, to winning the aggregate.

West Ham will be without striker Gianluca Scamacca as he continues to recover from knee surgery.

The Hammers pushed past AZ Alkmaar 2-1 and 1-0 in the semifinals to reach this title match. MF Pablo Fornals struck at 90′ in the 1-0 win over the AZ Alkmaar last time out May 18, a goal which would have even made Nate Shelley — ‘The Wonder Kid’ — smile.

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Fiorentina vs. West Ham odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Fiorentina +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | West Ham +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)

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Fiorentina vs. West Ham picks and predictions

Prediction

Fiorentina 1, West Ham 1

Moneyline (ML)

Playing the DRAW (+210) is not only the best value, but also the best course of action.

Fiorentina is a powerful offense, which has scored at least 1 goal in 6 consecutive matches.

West Ham isn’t the most high-octane offense, but it is a skilled side capable of keeping Fiorentina at bay.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (-160) is the play, but it will cost you a pretty penny — or pound, if you will.

UNDER 2.5 goals has connected in 2 of the 4 Europe Conference League matches for the Hammers, while going Under in 5 of the past 10 contests.

For Fiorentina, the Over has cashed in 5 straight UECL matches since a 1-0 win against Sivasspor back on March 9. However, facing West Ham is a major step up in competition, and scoring will be down.

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Chelsea vs. West Ham odds, picks and predictions

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

Chelsea (18 wins, 5 losses, 8 draws) welcomes West Ham (15-11-7) to Stamford Bridge Sunday. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Chelsea vs. West Ham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Chelsea, which lost at home to Arsenal 4-2 Wednesday, needs to pick it up to keep a top-four spot and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Chelsea, winners of 9 of its last 12 overall matches, is in 3rd place on the EPL table with 62 points. Chelsea is just ahead of 4th-place Arsenal (60 points) and 5th-place Tottenham (58).

Chelsea has been led this season by its defense, which has allowed the 3rd-fewest goals in the EPL, allowing 27 goals in 31 games. F Mason Mount leads the team in scoring with 10 goals.

West Ham is led by a dynamic offense that averages 1.58 goals per game. A win here would propel West Ham to 6th on the table with as many games played as current 6th-place Manchester United.

West Ham is led by 25-year-old F Jarrod Bowen (9 goals) and has 4 other players with 5 or more goals. West Ham is allowing 1.3 goals per game and is just 6-7-3 on the road.

Chelsea vs. West Ham odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:04 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Chelsea -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | West Ham +490 (bet $100 to win $490) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Chelsea 2, West Ham 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

West Ham has lost 4 straight against teams ranked in the EPL’s top 6. While Chelsea has oddly been worse at home than on the road, I still don’t necessarily trust West Ham to do enough to earn a draw.

While I usually transition to both teams to score wager, neither truly has good value as both teams to score “yes” is -122 and “no” is -112.

I would lean to the “no,” but with Chelsea having given up 4 to Arsenal in Wednesday’s match, I can’t trust it enough to keep West Ham off the board.

Yet, Chelsea still has allowed just the 3rd-fewest goals in the EPL. For that reason, I’d prefer to just play the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-140).

Chelsea has been dynamic lately, scoring 2 against Arsenal. In its last 6 EPL games, Chelsea has scored 17 goals and surrendered 9. However, 2 of those games saw Chelsea yield 4 goals in each match. West Ham has more or as many goals as each of the opponents that put up 4 on Chelsea.

Also, both teams rank in the bottom 6 in tackles.

West Ham has had over 2.5 goals in 3 of its last 5 league matches. It has played a top-3 EPL defense 4 times, and 3 of those games have seen at least 3 goals netted.

While it’s certainly not a risk-free bet, it’s the best wager in this high-level battle.

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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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Manchester United vs. West Ham odds, picks and prediction

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

On Saturday, West Ham (11 wins, 7 losses, 4 draws) travels to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United (10-6-5). Kick-off is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester United vs. West Ham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester United will look to help its fans continue to forget about the collapse against Aston Villa last weekend in the premier matchup of the EPL slate.

Their midweek 3-1 victory over Brentford helped ease the tensions, but taking on West Ham and getting a result with M Paul Pogba and D Luke Shaw sidelined will not be an easy task.

West Ham has been hanging around at the top of the table all season.

The Hammers have overcome lacking defensive play by netting the fourth-most goals in the league which has helped guide them to 11 wins in 22 matches. M Tomas Soucek will provide some help as he may return from COVID-19.

Manchester United vs. West Ham: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Manchester Unitied +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | West Ham +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +150 | U: -200)

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Prediction

West Ham 2, Manchester United 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DRAW (+270).

While it’s risky to say the least, going into Old Trafford and coming out on top is not for the faint of heart. West Ham has proven itself this season but perhaps not quite enough to back a victory. It’s also coming off an ugly 3-2 midweek loss against Leeds United.

Forward Cristiano Ronaldo is doubtful but Manchester will have most of its top players in terms of minutes available. United has also been far better at home where it has picked up 16 points in 10 games.

With two explosive offenses that have both been thriving as of late and two lacking defenses, I expect many opportunities, but these teams are too similar to side one way or another.

The value that DRAW (+270) has here is reasonable enough to give it a sprinkle.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 3.5 (+150).

The West Ham attack has been the backbone of their success this season.

They have five players that top .5 goals and assists per 90 minutes. I expect F Michail Antonio and his team-leading 8 goals to break down weak defensive play from United.

Similarly, Man U has six players that average at least .5 goals and assists per 90 minutes. The talent is there, just the defense isn’t. Both teams have allowed 30 goals in under 23 games, so the flawed defending is certainly in this match.

I expect many opportunities and a good amount of goals given that both teams have recently topped this in their most recent performance and West Ham has hit this number in four of its last five outings.

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West Ham vs. Chelsea odds, picks and prediction

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

To help commence a weekend of EPL action, Chelsea (10 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws) travels to Olympic Stadium to take on West Ham United (7-4-3). The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the West Ham vs. Chelsea odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Currently sitting atop the EPL table through 14 games, Chelsea, along with Liverpool and Manchester City, is starting to separate itself. All three are two points apart with Liverpool, who are in third, 7 points above fourth-place West Ham.

M N’Golo Kanté will be out for this match, but Chelsea should get star M Jorginho back at full strength after starting on the bench Wednesday. Reese James should also be available.

Chelsea is coming off a 2-1 win over Watford. West Ham has lost two and tied in one since its massive win over Liverpool. At home, despite its strong start to the season, West Ham will still be underdogs.

West Ham vs. Chelsea: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:20 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: West Ham +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Chelsea -127 (bet $127 to win $100) | Draw +275
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Chelsea 2, West Ham 0

Money line (ML)

BET on CHELSEA (-125). Anytime you can get a top-three team in the EPL at almost even money, I’ll take it all day.

Chelsea will have James and Jorginho back in action at full strength. Christian Pulisic should get a substitute in the game as well. Romelu Lukaku is one of the best 9s in the world as well.

Couple their talent and attacking prowess with their league-best defense, and it’s easy to see why the Blues are favored. Chelsea has given up just 6 goals on the season, scoring 33. West Ham has scored 25 and given up 17.

Chelsea is just a level above most EPL teams. The Blues are that good, and I’d back them at -125.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on UNDER 2.5 (-110) as Chelsea is that good defensively. The Blues have given up 6 goals in 14 games. They’ve given up 3 goals in four games against teams that have scored more than 20 goals this season.

Chelsea’s defense will almost certainly not give up 2 goals in this one, and its offense hasn’t been elite recently either. The Blues have scored more than 1 goal in two of their last four games.

The Under is the better play considering the form of the stronger team.

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Manchester City vs. West Ham odds, picks and prediction

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

On Sunday morning, West Ham (7 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) will travel to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City (8-2-2). Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. West Ham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City has, by far, the best midfield in the EPL and potentially the best in the world.

That’s what has driven its results so far this season. Man City is currently sitting in third place and is 3 points behind top-ranked Chelsea at the time of writing.

Man City’s mere six goals conceded has been huge as well. It ranks second in shots, third in goals scored, first in opponents goals scored and first in shots allowed per game (6.3).

West Ham, for its expectations at the beginning of the season, have almost been more impressive.

West Ham has scored 23 goals and allowed 14 in 12 games, sitting in 4th on the table. It allows the fifth-most shots per game which could be a problem for West Ham on Sunday.

Manchester City vs. West Ham: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Manchester City -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | West Ham +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Draw +490
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +133 | U: -170)

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Prediction

Manchester City 1, West Ham 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line with a slight lean to a draw at +490. The reason behind the draw is simple — Man City is just missing too many key pieces.

Kevin de Bruyne, arguably the best midfielder in the world, is out. Jack Grealish, their expensive midfield transfer, is out. Phil Foden is doubtful. Ferran Torres is out. That’s just too many important names not playing.

That said, they have a deep and talented roster, with star M İlkay Gündoğan taking charge. With that in mind, I’d be hesitant to take the favorite’s money line.

In these type of instances, I like looking to BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE, but with Man City having the best defensive in the EPL, I wouldn’t suggest going there either.

The total should give some decent value plays though.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the ALTERNATE LINE UNDER 2.5 (+145) as City’s defense should be able to slow West Ham’s offense, and the missing players should make a strong impact for City’s attack.

Grealish and de Bruyne are more offensive-minded midfielders, and without them, City’s attack may struggle to get good opportunities.

With that in mind, these two played in the EFL Cup earlier in the season and the result was a 0-0 full-time draw with West Ham taking the match in penalties. That type of showing is what I again expect on Sunday.

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EPL Soccer: Leicester City at West Ham odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Leicester City at West Ham odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

In a Monday EPL match of two undefeated sides, West Ham (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) hosts Leicester City (1-0-0). The match will be held at London Stadium and is set for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we preview the Leicester City vs. West Ham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Both teams are coming off a win in the English Premier League’s opening weekend. Neither side is traditionally a top threat in the EPL, but with a win here, either could stay among the top five in the table.

Leicester City is coming off a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Aug. 14. It allowed 17 shots but just three were on target. With 56% of possession, Leicester won off a 41st-minute strike by F Jamie Vardy.

West Ham had a completely different first showing with 4-2 win over Newcastle Aug. 15. After trailing 2-1 at the half, West Ham netted 3 goals between the 53rd and 66th minutes.

Leicester City at West Ham: Odds, picks and predictions

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

  • Money line: Leicester City +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | West Ham +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +240
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Leicester City 2, West Ham 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to LEICESTER CITY (+180) as the home side should prevail in this one. D Daniel Amartey is coming off a strong performance and should be prepared to help tame a strong West Ham attack.

Four different players from West Ham scored in the opener, so it’s far from a one-man show. However, Leicester possessed the majority of the time and typically plays at its own pace.

Leicester City and West Ham finished fifth and sixth, respectively, last season with Leicester edging West Ham by just 1 point.

The two sides are just about even, so the slight edge goes to the home club. Despite being pricey, BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (-170) is also a solid value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (-125) as the best value bet in this match.

As noted, West Ham put up 4 on Newcastle and put 3 of them in the back of the net within a 15-minute span. It should be able to score at least once Monday.

For Leicester City, Englishman Vardy is still on the roster, and he finished last season seventh in EPL scoring. I’d expect him to either get on the board or at least threaten to multiple times.

After combining for 5 goals in the first weekend, expect at least 3 to be scored in this match.

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