Premier League Odds: Manchester City is almost a 2-1 favorite to defeat West Ham United on Saturday in a match that can be seen on NBCSN. City comes into the game in second place in the standings as they are five points back of Chelsea. West Ham is off to a surprisingly good start as they are in fourth place with 13 points after eight games. Let’s look at all of the action for this weekend with Premier League odds and picks.
–Saturday, Oct. 25—
Manchester City at West Ham United; Man City -185, West Ham +500, Draw +325, total 2.5 over
This is a match that City should show their dominance and it is worth noting that West Ham has actually been better on the road this season than at home. We’ll look for City to win this early game on Saturday.
Hull City at Liverpool: Liverpool -250, Hull City +700, Draw +370, total 2.5 over
The price on Liverpool is high but it is hard to see Hull winning this one on the road. We’ll lay the number and take Liverpool.
Crystal Palace at West Bromwich Albion: West Brom -115, Crystal Palace +330, Draw +250, total 2.5 under
This match has letdown written all over it for West Brom. They are coming off an emotional game against United on Monday and now play Crystal Palace. We’ll take the big plus money on Crystal Palace in this one.
Arsenal at Sunderland: Arsenal -165, Sunderland +450, Draw +300, total 2.5 over
The Gunners should win this one on the road but can they be trusted? We’ll pass.
Stoke City at Southampton: Southampton -175, Stoke +500, Draw +310, total 2.5 under
Southampton is for real while Stoke is nothing special. This seems like a fair price so we’ll go with Southampton at home.
Leicester City at Swansea City: Swansea -110, Leicester +300, Draw+260, total 2.5 over
Leicester just doesn’t score much on the road so we’ll take this one under the total.
–Sunday, October 26—
Newcastle United at Tottenham: Tottenham -140, Newcastle +400, Draw +275, total 2.5 over
The Spur should be able to win this one so we’ll lay the small number and take them at home.
Everton at Burnley: Everton -130, Burnley +375, Draw +260, total 2.5 under
There is no real reason to like Burnley in this one so we’ll lay the price and take Everton.
Chelsea at Manchester United: Chelsea +155, United +175, Draw +240, total 2.5 over
United is simply not that good while the Blues are rolling. We’ll take Chelsea at +155 to get the road win.