Matchday 12 in the Premier League will be delayed, as an international break will put games on hold until late November. However, it’s not too early to take advantage of the lines before play resumes. The point differential at the top of the table is slim and title contenders feel the pressure. Here are a few plays worth considering among the teams trying to catch up with the leaders.
Brighton ML at Bournemouth (+175, BetMGM)
Brighton came back to top Manchester City 2-1 on Matchday 11 and will now face a Bournemouth side that forked up three points to Brentford last week. The Seagulls are 2-2-1 on the road and have only lost to Liverpool and Chelsea away from home this season. Most teams would drop points to that pair of top-three clubs. The Seagulls have only failed to secure at least one point against top-five clubs this season and have scored first in five of their previous six away pairings. The odds of them getting out front first are strong.
Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest Under 2.5 Goals (-105, BetMGM)
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have both been top five clubs with impressive defenses this campaign. The Gunners are more talented scorers and are sure to pepper the keeper, but the visitors are allowing less than one goal per match and will protect their half sturdily. Forest’s defensive approach should help them keep the home team under three goals in a close match.
Chelsea ML vs. Leicester (-160, BetMGM)
Chelsea is one of four clubs behind Liverpool and Manchester United with 19 points. The Blues hold sole ownership of third place thanks to goal differential, but that could change in the blink of an eye. Chelsea has scored the second-most goals (21) in the Premier League this season and Leicester has conceded the third-most goals (-160). These odds are shorter than expected given those stats and bettors should bank on Chelsea securing a victory.
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