Two teams that finished top four in the English Premier League standings will go head-to-head early in the season this weekend. Manchester City will take on Newcastle United at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City is 1-0-0 overall and they finished last season 36-10-5 on the way to the title, while Newcastle United is 1-0-0 overall and they finished last season 19-14-5 and earned a UEFA Champions League spot with a fourth-place finish in the league. The latest Manchester City vs. Newcastle United odds list Manchester City as the -140 favorites (risk $140 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Newcastle United the +375 underdog. A draw is priced at +280, and the over/under is set at 2.5 goals.

Every single game Man City played last year saw them stroll in as favorites (they finished 28-5-5), and they'll play their second match the same way. Manchester City fans who chose to bet on their team did well last year: betting $100 on them to win every EPL matchup netted those bettors $2,778.16. On the other hand, Newcastle United was 1-5-2 as the underdog last season.

Before entering any Manchester City vs. Newcastle United picks, you'll want to see the EPL predictions from SportsLine's soccer insider James Holliman.

Holliman has been a writer and editor for nearly 25 years and grew up with soccer in his blood. He played competitively through high school and has been following the game closely since the 1970's heyday of the North American Soccer League. His interest has expanded worldwide, and his betting approach is centered on crunching the numbers, but he sees the whole field and relies on his instinct.

Since the 2022 World Cup, Holliman has been profitable across multiple leagues, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Bundesliga. He went 21-10 -- bringing a profit of $1,147 for $100 bettors -- on his Champions League predictions last season.

The expert has taken an in-depth look at the Manchester City vs. Newcastle United showdown and has locked in his most confident best bets. You absolutely need to see his picks before making any selections of your own.

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