England Carling League Cup: Man City and Chelsea the favourites
by Nila Amerova
Chelsea FC and Manchester City are set to turn to England Carling League Cup duty tonight when they host Bolton Wanderers and Championship side Scunthorpe, respectively. Chelsea and Manchester City are enjoying impressive form early in the season, and as such, they are considered untouchable favourites in their upcoming fixtures.
Match Time: 03:45 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday October 28, 2009
Soccer Betting Line:
Chelsea FC -1½ -120 -375 3 O Ev U -130 Draw +375
Bolton +1½ -110 +850 3 O Ev U -130 Draw +375
Soccer Betting Analysis: Chelsea FC are after hammering Blackburn Rovers at the weekend 5:0 at Stamford Bridge and regaining top spot in the table on 24 points after ten cycles. The Blues have taken this impressive form into all competitions this season and they are reaping the rewards. They enter this match as the massive favourites to win outright at -375. Bolton Wanderers are struggling some in Premier League action and understandably they are heavy underdogs against the world-class outfit that Chelsea are.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Betting on Chelsea to win outright is not going to bust the bank but it is as good as a lock is going to get. Better value plays are on the goals and spread. Take the combined team totals at Over 3 Even and Chelsea to cover the spread at -1 ½ -120
Match Time: 03:45 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday October 28, 2009
Soccer Betting Line:
Manchester City -2 -140 -600 3 O -150 U +120 Draw +500
Scunthorpe +2 +110 +1400 3 O -150 U +120 Draw +500
Soccer Betting Analysis: Manchester City take on second-tier Scunthorpe in Carling League Cup action and they should have no problem taking the win in this match. Man City are on a three-match winless streak in Premier League action after failing to hold on to a two-goal lead against Fulham at the weekend, settling for the draw instead. Scunthorpe are mid-table and struggling on form in the Championship. They are after a crushing 3:0 loss to Petersborough.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Betting on the outcome of this match is straightforward. Manchester City is as good as a lock for the win. However, at -600 favourite odds soccer bettors are hard-pressed to find value. The better strategy in this match is to take the spread and totals. Man City to cover the spread at -2 -140 is a good option, especially if you believe they will blow Scunthorpe off the pitch. As well, as taking the Over 3 goals at -150.
