Joe Casey
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The English Premier League is producing some interesting results this season and the race to avoid relegation is as fervent as the battle at the top of the EPL standings. Many of the teams toughing it out in the bottom half are in action in Saturday’s 4-game slate with some intriguing matchups in store.
We have picked out a parlay for the day’s games, which could pay out at +635 odds with DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Over 2.5 goals in Leicester v Crystal Palace (-120)
Bournemouth or tie double chance vs Fulham (-110)
Nottingham Forest or tie double chance vs Wolves (+120)
Parlay odds: +670
Leicester vs Crystal Palace over 2.5 goals (-120), 7:30 am ET
Leicester looked to have turned its season around with a resounding 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest a few weeks ago but a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth last time out has set them back again and they are bottom of the EPL standings. Defense has been an issue for the Foxes all season and no team has allowed as many goals as their 24. However they have also scored 15 times in 9 games, so have been involved in a number of high-scoring encounters.
In fact, all but 1 of their 9 games has gone over 2.5 goals and the same looks likely to happen when they host Crystal Palace in Saturday’s early game. The over has cashed in 4 of the Eagles’ last 6 games and they will be looking to build on their 2-1 win over Leeds last time out.
Bournemouth or tie double chance vs Fulham (-110), 10:00 am ET
Bournemouth has improved since the departure of former manager Scott Parker, with interim coach Gary O’Neil guiding them to an unbeaten 5-game run with dramatic victories against Nottingham Forest and Leicester along the way.
Now the Cherries face a crucial clash against fellow promoted team Fulham, which has struggled to keep up the pace after making a strong start to the season, losing 3 of the last 4 games. These teams tied 1-1 in both their meetings last season and given their current form, the road team has value to get a positive result.
Nottingham Forest or tie double chance vs Wolves (+120), 10:00 am ET
Wolves are strong favorites at home to Nottingham Forest but their recent struggles to score makes them hard to trust. The managerless home team has scored just 1 goal in the last 5 games and only 3 in the entire Premier League campaign so far. They were dealt a major blow recently too as their most creative player Pedro Neto was ruled out with a long-term injury.
Nottingham Forest has struggled to adapt to life in the top flight after signing 22 players in the summer but recently backed manager Steve Cooper with a new contract and the team put in a spirited performance in a 1-1 tie against Aston Villa on Monday. If they can put in a similar showing against a low-scoring rival they can get at least a point from this game.
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