It's another critical English Premier League match for both sides when Newcastle host Leicester City on Monday at St. James' Park. The Magpies (19-12-5) can secure a spot in the Champions League next season with a victory or draw. They enter the match third in the Premier League table, even on points with Manchester United and three ahead of Liverpool after those teams played Saturday. Leicester (8-6-22) are 19th and have two games left to avoid relegation after seven seasons in the top flight.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Newcastle as the -285 favorite (risk $285 to win $100) in its latest Newcastle vs. Leicester City odds, with Leicester the +675 underdogs. A draw is priced at +420, and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you lock in your Leicester City vs. Newcastle picks or EPL predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.36 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+3.64).
Green knows the Magpies will be highly motivated, and their home turf has been good to them this season. They are 11-5-2 at St. James' Park and have conceded 14 goals in the 18 matches. They have the second-best defense overall, with 32 goals conceded. Newcastle's only loss over their past six matches was to second-place Arsenal, and they come off a 4-1 victory against Brighton on Thursday.
Green also has considered that the Foxes will be fighting with everything they have to gain points. They have finished in the top half of the table in five straight seasons and shocked the world by winning the league title in 2015-16. Leicester have scored nine goals over their past six matches, so they have players who can finish. Harvey Barnes (12 goals) and James Maddison (10) are a relentless duo.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Newcastle vs. Leicester City matchup and he is leaning Over on the goal total. He has locked in two other best bets, one on a goal-scorer at plus-money, and has a full breakdown of this Premier League matchup. You need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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