The Premier League season continues this weekend, and leaders Arsenal face their toughest test – a trip to the Etihad Stadium to face their nearest pursuers. Manchester City host the Gunners in the final match of the weekend and can get within 3 points of Arsenal with a game in hand if they secure the victory.
As the end of the season draws closer, the stakes are raised that big higher, and I’ve picked out my EPL best bets for this weekend’s hottest action. You can also check out our expert soccer picks for all the big EPL matchups throughout the season.
EPL best bet: Leeds United ML over Wolves (-170)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
Leeds United have roared clear of the relegation zone in recent weeks, and the rampant Whites can further cement their Premier League status by beating Wolves at Elland Road on Saturday. Leeds have gone 5 games unbeaten in all competitions, progressing to the FA Cup semifinals while picking up 5 points from 3 Premier League games — beating Manchester United at Old Trafford last time out.
Wolves remain rooted to the bottom of the table, and it seems only a matter of time before their return to the Championship is confirmed. The Midlanders are unlucky to be facing Leeds at a time when Daniel Farke’s side is full of self-belief.
EPL best bet: Brighton ML over Tottenham (+135)
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
Tottenham are in the relegation zone and Spurs fans are carrying concerned expressions, fearing a first drop to the Championship since 1977. Tottenham got straight back into the top division the following season, but there would be no guarantee of an immediate return this time given the quality in the Championship these days.
Expect a nervous Spurs to struggle on Saturday evening against a Brighton team that has found some form in recent weeks. Tottenham have not won a domestic fixture since December 28, failing to score in their last 2 games, losing 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest and 1-0 at Sunderland.
Brighton have won their last 3 games, including a meeting with Liverpool at the end of last month, and the Seagulls can take 3 points from their trip to London.
Read our full Tottenham vs Brighton prediction for Saturday’s game on NBC
EPL best bet: Everton ML over Liverpool (+220)
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
The blue side of Liverpool will head into the Merseyside derby with high hopes of victory. This is the first derby at the relatively new Hill Dickinson Stadium and Everton can edge their neighbors. They have lost only 1 of their last 5 games, winning 3 of them, including a 3-0 destruction of Chelsea. Liverpool, in contrast, are ending the season with a whimper, dumped out of the FA Cup and the Champions League this month.
Read our full Everton vs Liverpool prediction for Sunday’s Merseyside derby
EPL best bet: Manchester City ML over Arsenal (-120)
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook at the time of publishing.
Mikel Arteta and his players — as well the Arsenal fans — appear to be in panic mode, seeing their big lead at the top of the table suddenly eroded ahead of their trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
A few weeks ago, Arsenal had the potential for a quadruple, but they lost the League Cup final to Manchester City, then were eliminated from the FA Cup by Southampton. Arsenal progressed without impressing in the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday, but their Sunday hosts have been playing vastly superior football in recent weeks and should close the gap further.
Read our full Man City vs Arsenal prediction for the potential title decider on NBC
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