Premier League Betting Tips: Birmingham and Tottenham in action
by Nila Amerova
After an exciting Tuesday round of Premier League action, Wednesday’s round looms larger as top ten bigwigs take their turn around the course. Birmingham City, who have been impressive considering they were promoted last season, are set to take on a struggling West Ham United; meanwhile Tottenham Hotspur, who are in contention for a top four finish, will battle relegation headed Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Soccer Betting Line:
West Ham United -½ +115 +115 2 O -145 U +125 1 O -115 U -105 Draw +215
Birmingham City +½ -135 +250 2 O -145 U +125 1 O -110 U -110 Draw +215
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Wednesday February 10, 2010
Venue: Boleyn Ground
Soccer Betting Verdict: West Ham United are hovering in the danger zone and fighting for survival, 18 th in the league with 21 points after 24 cycles. That is an average of less than a point a match. Things are not looking up for Zola and his men with in all sorts of trouble on and off the pitch. On top of their disappointing season they club is experiencing financial troubles and recently David Sullivan asked his players to consider a pay cut. Some would have Sullivan’s request untimely: he could not have asked for such a sacrifice at a worse time than ahead of an important clash against a confident Birmingham. Yet when is a good time to ask a player to take a pay cut? Right. Never really.
Going back to Birmingham, they have been impressive indeed. They have lost only once in their last 15 top-flight matches , which makes their odds rather shocking. How could the bookies discredit their form and completely disregard their current position in the league, listing them at +250 to win outright. If this is not a slight then I don’t know what is. Nothing to it. Pound those odds my friends because they are well worth the risk. For added value, take the Over 2 -145. I think there will be more than one statement made in this match.
Soccer Betting Line:
Wolverhampton Wanderers +½ +115 +400 2½ O +115 U -135 1 O +105 U -125 Draw +240
Tottenham Hotspur -½ -135 -135 2½ O +115 U -135 1½ O -105 U -115 Draw +240
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Wednesday February 10, 2010
Venue: Molineux
Soccer Betting Verdict: Tottenham Hotspur oscillate between great and average performances. Recently, they have been average, drawing back-to-back matches against Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Tottenham should be winning these matches if they are to finish in the top four. As things currently stand, I would be surprised if they do. Every time they get close enough they seem to sabotage their own effort. That said they are firm favourites to win at the Molineux at -135 and the majority will be siding with them to do so. Wolverhampton Wanderers are clearly out of their depth, struggling to survive in the league. That they are in desperate need of survival points is obvious (19 th in the table with 21 points after 24 cycles). However, they can’t expect to get those crucial points against top of the table outfits however. Tottenham to win at -135 is the correct play and more likely than not, they will win by a good margin. The Over 2 ½ +115 sounds about right.
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