The Premier League’s Matchweek 3 Saturday slate is bookended by matches featuring the two title contenders, and there are a few intriguing mid-table matchups sandwiched in between. We hit five of our seven picks last week, so we’ll look to stay hot here in Matchweek 3.
2024 EPL Saturday Slate Best Bet Record: 7-6 (+1.92 Units)
All odds provided by Betway.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| Arsenal | -300 | -1 (-110) | Yes (-125) | O2.5 (-188) |
| Brighton | +700 | +1 (+225) | No (-106) | U2.5 (+150) |
| Draw | +425 | +1 (+300) |
When Brighton first rejoined the EPL in 2017, they went on an impressive run against Arsenal, winning or drawing seven of 10. However, Arsenal have now won three out of four against the Seagulls.
In those three wins, Arsenal bested their foes 4-2, 2-0, and 3-0. Brighton have started off well this season, but we think Arsenal have been even better, and they get the home field advantage here. Arsenal’s last four wins against Brighton have all come by 2+ goals to boot.
Best Bet: Arsenal -1 Spread (-110)
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| Brentford | -138 | -1 (+187) | Yes (-150) | O2.5 (-138) |
| Southampton | +350 | +1 (+105) | No (+110) | U2.5 (+110) |
| Draw | +290 | +1 (+275) |
Brentford looked impressive in their win against Crystal Palace, and they put themselves about nicely in a loss to Liverpool. Southampton, meanwhile, was unable to score despite a Newcastle red card in the first half hour of that match, and they were dominated by a very weak Nottingham Forest squad last week. Sports betting sites are really doing us a favor with these Brentford odds at home.
Best Bet: Brentford Moneyline (-138)
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| Everton | +170 | +1 (-200) | Yes (-150) | O2.5 (-125) |
| Bournemouth | +155 | -1 (+400) | No (+110) | U2.5 (+100) |
| Draw | +230 | -1 (+333) |
Has any team looked worse than Everton through two matches? They have allowed more goals (7) than any other team and remain one of just two squads who have yet to find the back of the net. Bournemouth, meanwhile, is fresh off an impressive draw against Newcastle where they actually won the xG battle. Bournemouth has also won four of the last six league matches between these sides.
Best Bet: Bournemouth Moneyline (+155)
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| Ipswich Town | +200 | +1 (-175) | Yes (-163) | O2.5 (-125) |
| Fulham | +130 | -1 (+333) | No (+120) | U2.5 (+100) |
| Draw | +240 | -1 (+333) |
Talk about being thrown into the fire. After over 20 years outside the PL, Ipswich was reintroduced with back-to-back matches against Liverpool and City. In the first half at home against Liverpool, they gave a very good account of themselves, but their lack of quality has shown since then. However, with a lower level of squad coming to town this week in Fulham, we expect the frisky Ipswich lads to get a result at home at Portman Road.
Best Bet: Ipswich Double Chance (-175)
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| Leicester City | +350 | +1 (+105) | Yes (-143) | O2.5 (-138) |
| Aston Villa | -138 | -1 (+187) | No (+105) | U2.5 (+110) |
| Draw | +280 | -1 (+275) |
Aston Villa should have lost to West Ham, but won. Aston Villa should have at least earned a draw against Arsenal, but lost. This time around, we believe they’re going to get it right. Villa could have easily scored twice against Arsenal’s PL-best back line, so they should be able to do enough to beat Leicester City. It’s also worth noting that Leicester was a relatively better team on the road than they were at home last season.
Best Bet: Aston Villa Moneyline (-138)
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| Nottingham Forest | +105 | -1 (+275) | Yes (-150) | O2.5 (-125) |
| Wolverhampton | +240 | +1 (-138) | No (+110) | U2.5 (+100) |
| Draw | +250 | +1 (+300) |
These odds from soccer betting sites seem like they’ve been massively inflated by Wolves’ 2-6 loss to Chelsea last week. Believe it or not, Wolves had the same amount of big chances (5) as Chelsea did in that match, and actually finished with more xG. Forest was decent against Bournemouth and predictably beat Southampton, though they only managed one goal. The odds are swaying us away from Forest here.
Best Bet: Wolverhampton Double Chance (-138)
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Both Teams to Score | Total Goals |
| West Ham | +600 | +1 (+175) | Yes (-150) | O2.5 (-225) |
| Manchester City | -239 | -1 (+100) | No (+110) | U2.5 (+175) |
| Draw | +375 | -1 (+300) |
West Ham may have had a strong transfer window, but not strong enough to keep up with a City team that is flying out of the gates faster than usual. City has not lost a PL match against West Ham since 2015, a stretch where they’ve won 14 and drawn 3; 11 of those wins came by 2+ goals, including the last four straight.
Best Bet: Manchester City -1 Spread (+100)
Alex is a recent graduate of Ryerson's Sport Media program in 2019 and has been contributing to BettingTop10 since 2020. He has worked in the field of sports and sports betting for several years, including writing for theScore and daily fantasy sports website FantasyPros as one of their lead NBA news writers. A dedicated sports fan and experienced sports bettor, Alex has the knowledge to provide you with the best betting advice and the sneakiest props no matter what the sport may be.
