England Premier League Quick Picks: Hull City, West Ham and Wigan in Action

There are many solid matches on the soccer-betting menu this weekend and punters looking to make some money on the soccer betting exchange should take full advantage of the developing market. Here is a look at three fixtures worth some attention.

Soccer Betting Line:

Wigan Athletic +½ -140 +225 2½ O +105 U -125 Draw +230
Everton FC -½ +120 +120 2½ O +105 U -125 Draw +230

Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Saturday January 30, 2010

Soccer Betting Verdict: Wigan Athletic have enjoyed mixed results this season – they can be outstanding in one match and wholly awfully in another. They are hovering just above the danger zone because of their inconsistent play. Wigan will be looking to take full advantage of home edge against Everton. In their last five, they have gone 2-3-1 at home. More importantly, they managed to account well against some of the best in the league, such as beating Chelsea.

Bookies list Wigan at +225 to win outright, significantly at a disadvantage to visiting Everton, listed at +120. Wigan soccer fans confident in their side should pound those tempting odds; however, in my opinion, the draw is a likely outcome in this match, offered at +230. Problem with Wigan is against the middleweights, they don’t seem to muster the same level of inspiration they do against the heavyweights.

Soccer Betting Line:

Hull City pk -150 +140 2½ O +110 U -130 Draw +220
Wolverhampton Wanderers pk +130 +200 2½ O +110 U -130 Draw +220

Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Saturday January 30, 2010

Soccer Betting Verdict: Hull City have been hanging out in the relegation zone for some time now and they are not looking like they might turn things around any time soon. The Wolves are just a point clear of Hull City, in 17th spot in the table. They are not safe either. This is going to be an important match for both outfits, one they will be looking to take full advantage of. They will also be careful not to lose ground. The bookies have released a rather close betting line on this encounter, with Hull listed at +140 and Wolves at +200. I would have it a bit closer than it is really because I strongly believe these two sides will cancel each other out and settle on the draw, and a point each. The draw is trading at a tempting +220.

Soccer Betting Line:

West Ham United -½ +110 +110 2½ O Ev U -120 Draw +225
Blackburn Rovers +½ -130 +250 2½ O Ev U -120 Draw +225

Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Saturday January 30, 2010

Soccer Betting Trend: West Ham United have climbed out of the relegation zone but they are still hovering rather close, in 16th place on 20 points – only a point clear of Hull City in 19th place. West Ham United will be anxious not to lose ground and risk a negative move in the table. They will however have to play for the win against Blackburn because surely they will be playing for the win.

The Rovers are firmly located in the middle of the table and they will not want to budge. As such, they will not be inclined towards helping West Ham on survival points. The Rovers are on a back-to-back winning streak against Wigan and Fulham so they will have some confidence after those wins. The wins came on home turf though. On the road, the Rovers have struggled.
West Ham can capitalize on their poor travelling form for the win and at +110 they are good bet. The Rovers are significantly larger at +250. The totals are trading at 2 ½ Evens on the over and at -120 on the under. The lower score line is the popular result but methinks this might be a high scoring affair.

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