English Premier League Picks - Portsmouth vs. Everton
by Nila Amerova
Portsmouth are boasting an impressive six-match losing streak is Premier League action and find themselves still looking for their first point. However, they managed to break the losing streak in midweek Carling Cup action when they recorded a convincing 3:1 win over Carlisle. Will their recent triumph prove to be a turning point?
Everton are not nearly enjoying as good a season as they did last year having culled six points in five cycles of Premier League action. They are 2-0-3 so far with the most recent result an encouraging 3:0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. Everton extend their winning streak to two when they beat Hull City emphatically 4:0. The positive trend over the last week is an altogether encouraging sign of an upward inclination.
Soccer Betting Line:
Portsmouth +½ -110 +325 2½ O +105 U -125 Draw +230
Everton -½ -110 -110 2½ O +105 U -125 Draw +230
Venue: Fratton Park
Match time: 07:45 A.M. Eastern Time Saturday September 26 2009
Soccer Betting Verdict: Portsmouth are mired in an awful slump right now and it goes without saying they are in low spirits. Losing six consecutive Premier League matches is not the kind of start Paul Hart envisioned for his club and now he is under all sorts of pressure to fix things.
Everton have bounced back from a sluggish start to their season and now with a three-match winning streak (in all competitions) and all sorts of confidence ahead of their clash at Fratton Park they are looking very good to extend that winning form.
In fact, the bookies favour the visiting Everton at -110 on the money line to win outright. All things considered, hard to argue with the market cast. Everton are the value play and, more likely than not, they will take all three points. Portsmouth has not been able to stave off bleeding points at all and there is nothing to suggest in their current form that they would put off leaking all three points against Everton.
Soccer Free Picks: Everton -110 | Under 2 -125
