The action is coming thick and fast in the Premier League as we approach the always frenetic festive football period in England and there is a full midweek fixture slate to look forward to between Tuesday and Thursday.
Intensity levels are starting to ramp up at both ends of the table as the battle for points and positions goes into overdrive, though the increase in drama is good news for bettors in the US.
Opportunity knocks again this week and below we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Premier League picks and betting tips from Wednesday’s fixtures.
Check them out below!
Wednesday, December 1st
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Watford vs Chelsea
Time: 02:30 EST
TV: Peacock Premium
Watford vs Chelsea Pick: Over 1.5 Chelsea Team Goals -225 (DraftKings)
Chelsea were frustrated by a determined Manchester United outfit at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, though we expect the Blues to bounce back from that 1-1 tie in typically emphatic fashion against Watford.
The Hornets – who are managed by former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri – have conceded the third-most goals in the Premier League this season and having shipped four times against an uninspiring Leicester side at the weekend, we’re tipping leaky Watford to suffer again on Wednesday.
Title-chasing Chelsea have scored at least twice in three of their last four away league games and we recommend backing them in the over 1.5 team goals market again at Vicarage Road.
West Ham vs Brighton
Time: 02:30 EST
TV: Peacock Premium
West Ham vs Brighton Pick: West Ham to Win -115 (DraftKings)
West Ham will be thrilled to be back at the London Stadium following successive defeats on their travels against Wolves and Manchester City, and back on home turf, the Irons should prove too strong for a toothless Brighton outfit.
Albion were booed off by sections of their supporters after they drew 0-0 with Leeds on Saturday – much to the confusion of boss Graham Potter – though some of the fans’ frustrations are understandable.
Brighton are averaging less than a goal per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season and their lack of oomph in the final third makes them worth opposing against a more dangerous West Ham team.
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Aston Villa vs Manchester City
Time: 03:15 EST
TV: Peacock Premium
Aston Villa vs Manchester City Pick: Manchester City & Both Teams to Score @15/8 (bet365)
Steven Gerrard made it two wins from two as Aston Villa’s new manager when he led the Villains to a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday, though the chances of Gerrard completing a hattrick of victories on Wednesday fee slim.
Manchester City haven’t quite been firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though their triumph over West Ham at the weekend was their fifth win on the spin in all competitions.
The Cityzens did the double over Villa last term, though they were unable to keep a clean sheet when the sides met in the Midlands back in April – and they could ship a consolation effort at Villa Park again this week.
With just three clean sheets in their last seven Premier League matches, City have looked a little vulnerable defensively and it could be worth your while to back them to win and concede on Wednesday.
Everton vs Liverpool
Time: 03:15 EST
TV: NBCSN, fubo TV, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Universo
Everton vs Liverpool Pick: Over 2.5 Goals – 175 (DraftKings)
Everton supporters will be fearing the worst ahead of their Merseyside Derby clash with Liverpool and Wednesday and those attending Goodison Park might have to watch proceedings through their fingers.
Alarmingly from Everton’s perspective, Jurgen Klopp’s relentless Liverpool have scored a whopping 30 goals in their last ten Premier League fixtures and each contest produced over 2.5 goals.
With the Toffees in dreadful form, Liverpool will feel they can really rub salt in their wounds this week and we expect Mohamed Salah and co to run riot in the blue half of the city.
Klopp’s men can cut through a poor Toffees outfit at will this week, so expect the net to keep rippling.
