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05-09-21 | West Bromwich Albion v. Arsenal OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
National TV Blowout - Rickenbach EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Arsenal vs West Bromwich @ 2 ET - I know that Arsenal has not scored a lot of goals recently and West Bromwich is off a 1-1 draw. However, West Bromwich is still desperately trying to avoid relegation and their four prior matches all totaled 3 or more goals and actually averaged 4.3 goals per match. I feel we have excellent line value here with this total. No club has conceded more goals this season than West Bromwich. Arsenal is angry off a loss and will be ready to respond here and to be much more aggressive on the attack. West Bromwich, likewise, must be on the attack here as they can not afford to settle for a draw. They are desperately seeking 3 points in the table to keep their slim hopes alive in terms of avoiding relegation. Arsenal still has hopes to move up the table as well and their scoreless result in UEFA Europa League action on Thursday has the hosts fired up to respond here. I just do not see either team being held off the scoresheet here and I certainly do not see this match ending in a draw so we should see at least a 2-1 final here. Look for an aggressive attack from both clubs here and note that Arsenal won the reverse fixture 4-0 this season and the last 4 meetings between these clubs have averaged 3 goals. We should see at least that here as well. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Arsenal |
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05-07-21 | Newcastle United v. Leicester OVER 2.5 | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Rickenbach EPL Friday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Leicester vs Newcastle @ 3 ET - Both teams gunning hard for the full 3 points in the table in this one. Leicester trying to secure a top four spot and Newcastle trying to secure safety from the relegation zone. I do not see either club earning a clean sheet in this one and I do not expect a 1-1 draw either. As a result, we should see at least a 2-1 match here. Leicester is off a 1-1 draw with Southampton and that was deeply disappointing for them. They will respond here and 8 of 10 preceding matches in Premier League action had totaled at least 3 goals. Newcastle is off a disappointing 2-0 loss to Arsenal but that followed a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Liverpool which was preceded by a run of 4 straight matches that all totaled 3 or more goals. Also, the last 3 matches between Leicester and Newcastle have all totaled 3 or more goals. Leicester home matches averaging 3 goals this season. Newcastle's road matches have seen them allow 1.6 goals per match. More of the same here. 10* OVER the total in Leicester |
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05-03-21 | West Ham United v. Burnley OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 18 h 5 m | Show |
Early Annihilation - Rickenbach EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Burnley vs West Ham @ 3:15 ET - Burnley off a 4-0 win versus Wolverhampton so they will be ready to go here as they try to move further away from any threat of relegation and got a boost in confidence with the blowout win. West Ham also will be pushing hard for the full 3 points in the table here because they still have hopes of a top four finish. That took at hit with a 1-0 loss to Chelsea but there was no real shame in that as the defensive level of play since Thomas Tuchel took over at manager at Chelsea has been incredible. That said, West Ham will be looking for a breakout game on the attack in this one at Burnley after being stifled by Chelsea. You have read about this scenario with me before right here but again this is one of those spots where I do not expect either side to deliver a clean sheet. In other words, each club scores at least a goal. Additionally, neither team willing to settle for a draw here because each club needs the full 3 points in the table as noted above. So we should see at least a 2-1 final here and we are working with a total of 2.5 goals on this one. I will take it! Prior to the low-scoring loss to Chelsea, each of West Ham's last 4 matches totaled 5 or more goals! Additionally, West Ham entered the match with Chelsea on a run of 7 of 9 matches totaling at least 3 goals! Burnley is on a run of 5 straight matches totaling at least 3 goals and those actually averaged 4 goals per match. So look for plenty here as this one sets up well for plenty of offense. 10* OVER the total in Burnley |
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05-01-21 | Aston Villa v. Everton OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Total of the Month - Rickenbach EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Everton vs Aston Villa @ 3 ET - Yes Everton is still chasing a top four spot and does have a game in hand in comparison with Chelsea. However, with how strong Chelsea has been since the managerial change, the likelihood of them blowing their top four spot lies somewhere between slim and none! That said, neither club in this Saturday match-up is facing much pressure truly. I expect the goals to be flowing well as a result. Aston Villa's last 4 matches have all totaled 3 or more goals and have averaged 3.5 goals. Everton's matches on home soil this season have averaged 3 goals per match. The last 5 times that Aston Villa and Everton have squared off, the matches have averaged 3.4 goals. Everton is off a 1-0 win over Arsenal but their match previous to that totaled 4 goals! Overall, Aston Villa has conceded 2 goals in 4 of its 5 matches. With Everton allowing 1.6 goals per match at home this season, you can see why I am expecting at least a 2-1 final here with 2-2 or 3-2 also having potential as well. Either way, Aston Villa's current form should insure this match gets to at least 3 goals. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Everton |
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04-25-21 | West Bromwich Albion v. Aston Villa OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Total of the Month - Rickenbach EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Aston Villa vs West Bromwich Albion @ 2 ET - Aston Villa is having troubles defensively partially due to injury issues. The fact is that Aston Villa - 1-3 last 4 matches - has conceded 2 goals in each of its last 3 losses and scored 3 goals in the lone win during this stretch. Aston Villa has not managed a clean sheet in any of its last 5 matches and they themselves have only been kept off the scoresheet once in their last 5 matches. Aston Villa has had only 2 draws result from 15 matches on their home pitch this season. West Bromwich has had only 4 draws in 16 road matches this season. So the odds of a draw are slim. The odds of either club not scoring, based on Aston Villa's recent performances, are also quite slim. That explains why I fully expect at least a 2-1 final here. This match should get to at least 3 goals and we are working with a total of 2.5 goals. It has been a disappointing campaign for West Bromwich and they are desperate for 3 points in the table to keep their slim hopes alive in terms of avoiding relegation. West Bromwich has seen each of their last 3 matches total at least 3 goals and these have averaged 4.3 goals apiece. With both teams having some issues at the back we should see some nice scoring opportunities in this one! 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Aston Villa |
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04-24-21 | Chelsea v. West Ham United OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 27 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Rickenbach EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER the total in West Ham United vs Chelsea @ 12:30 ET - Chelsea has only won 1 of its last 4 in premier league action. Chelsea seems to be getting fatigued late in the season as they also have played matches recently in English FA Cup action and in the UEFA Champions League. This match on Saturday will be Chelsea's 4th since April 13th. To put that in perspective, the hosts in this one will be playing for just the 2nd time over the same span. Indeed West Ham is the more rested club in this one and they have been strong at home this season. West Ham has only lost 3 times on their home pitch and has tasted victory 9 times as a host in this campaign. However, the issue for West Ham is they struggle at the back and allow far too many goals. The suspension of Craig Dawson for this one certainly will not help in that regard. That said, I do expect West Ham to enjoy some success on the attack but fail to slow down a Chelsea attack that led to a 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture earlier this season. I am aware that Chelsea has a tendency to play very low-scoring matches and I certainly respect their play defensively. But Brighton & Hove played them nearly even in a scoreless draw Tuesday and now Chelsea visits a West Ham club known for cashing in more of their opportunities as they are a much better club than Brighton of course. That is why this is a battle for a top four spot in the table and, from that standpoint, one might expect a tight low-scoring contest. However, each of the last 4 matches for West Ham have totaled at least 5 goals and certainly I expect we can get to at least 3. West Ham has BOTH scored 2 or more and conceded 2 or more in each of its last 4 games! 10* OVER the total in West Ham United |
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04-22-21 | West Bromwich Albion v. Leicester OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Leicester vs West Bromwich @ 3 ET - You have read this type of analysis from me quite often these days but I repeat it here because it applies again. Neither club wants to settle for a draw here and I do not expect a clean sheet in this match. So if each club gets a goal and there is no draw that means at least a 2-1 final here. Leicester is pushing hard for a top four finish and, after back to back losses in premier league action, is desperate for the full 3 points in the table. West Bromwich is off back to back wins and is hungry to escape the relegation zone. As slim as those odds still seem for the travelers here, they absolutely are starting to believe courtesy of the back to back confidence-boosting wins. West Bromwich has won its last two matches by a combined score of 8-2 and this included a victory over Chelsea. As for Leicester, their last 3 matches have averaged 4 goals each as they had a 5-0 win over Sheffield but lost two decisions by a combined 5-2 score. The two most recent meetings between these clubs have averaged 4 goals and each totaled 3 or more. Look for more of the same in what should be a spirited fixture Thursday with both clubs on the attack early and often. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Leicester |
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04-21-21 | Manchester City v. Aston Villa OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Rickenbach EPL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Aston Villa vs Manchester City @ 3:15 ET - I understand the injury issues here but Aston Villa played very well against Liverpool in their most recent match. I do not see them being held off the scoresheet here. Aston Villa is averaging 1.64 goals per game on their home pitch this season. They get at least 1 here in my opinion but I also certainly do not see Manchester City losing this match. They are the top team in the premier league and angry off some recent setbacks. Manchester City has averaged 2 goals per match on the road this season. Aston Villa will not go down without a fight on their home pitch in this one. The result should be at least a 2-1 final and that would put us into the winners circle with this one. Each club has had only 5 draws in Premier League competitions this season and that is after 30 matches for Aston Villa and 32 matches for Manchester City. In other words, as long as Aston Villa gets a goal, which I fully expect, we should see at least a 2-1 final here as the odds of this one finishing a 1-1 draw are quite slim as you can see. 10* OVER the total in Aston Villa |
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04-19-21 | Liverpool v. Leeds United OVER 3 | Top | 1-1 | Loss | -112 | 17 h 20 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 3 goals in Leeds United vs Liverpool @ 3 PM ET - No team in the Premier League has fewer draws this season than does Leeds. The only club in the table with less than 5 draws is Leeds with 3 and they have played 31 matches so that means, odds prevailing, there is only 10 percent chance of a draw here. That said, I certainly do not foresee Leeds not scoring here. They have won 3 straight matches and scored at least 2 goals in all 3 matches. These teams last met in September and that was a wild 4-3 final! Liverpool has scored 5 goals in its last 2 premier league matches entering into this one. The point is that getting each team to at least a goal is likely and the likelihood of a draw is slim. With that factored in we should see at least 3 goals here. That is the posted total on this game and certainly offers some security as I see this game getting to at least 3 goals but, more likely, 4 or 5. Remember the last meeting tallied 7 goals. Another high-scoring match here. 10* OVER 3 goals in Leeds United |
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04-18-21 | Burnley v. Manchester United OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 4 h 39 m | Show |
Total of the Week - EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Manchester United vs Burnley @ 11 AM ET - Burnley has a history of performing well at Manchester United. Even though they are way down in the table, not even completely safe from relegation, Burnley keeps battling hard. Burnley has scored at least 1 goal in each of its last 5 matches but I do not see them winning this one. Hence, we should see at least a 2-1 final here and we have a total in the 2.5 range with this match. Burnley has an additional issue here in terms of stopping one of the best teams in the league in Manchester United. Goalkeeper Nick Pope is dealing with an injured shoulder and is a game time decision. Even if he plays will he be 100%? Doubtful. Also, he has a shaky line in front of him as Burnley has been struggling defensively. They have allowed 2.5 goals per match this month. Manchester United has scored 2 or more goals in 4 straight matches across all competitions. The fact is, given all of the above, Manchester United could get this match over the total all by themselves but I do expect Burnley to find the back of the net at least once in this one and at least a 2-1 match here or perhaps 3-1 final. Again, they have been competitive here so that gives some extra confidence but they will struggle to stop this opponent that will be very strong on the attack on their home pitch. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Manchester United |
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04-16-21 | Tottenham Hotspur v. Everton OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Friday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Everton vs Tottenham - Both clubs have been struggling recently but both still have top four ambitions in the table for a Champions League position. That said, I do not expect either team to settle for a draw here and I do not expect either team to have a clean sheet either. I know Everton is coming off a disappointing scoreless draw at Brighton & Hove but I am expecting a big response here. Everton has won both meetings with Tottenham this season (one was in English FA Cup action by a 5-4 count!) and I look for plenty of goals again here. In their 4 matches across all competitions prior to the scoreless draw, Everton conceded 7 times including 2 goals in each of 3 matches. Tottenham was held to 1 goal in their loss to Manchester United but that was preceded by them averaging scoring 2.2 goals per match in their 14 preceding games. Tottenham has conceded at least twice in 4 of last 5 matches. I am expecting at least a 2-1 match here but a 3-2 final would not be a surprise. Again, as noted above about the hopes of a top four finish in the league still being alive, neither club wants to settle for a draw here. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Everton |
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04-12-21 | Everton v. Brighton & Hove Albion OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-0 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 3 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals +115 in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton @ 3:15 ET - Each club desperate for 3 points here as Everton still has two games in hand on the clubs ahead of them which they are chasing for a higher finish in the table. Certainly Everton is still very much in reach of a strong finish in the table. They need the full 3 though here. At the same time, Brighton is only 6 points clear of the relegation zone so they are not out of danger to say the least. They do not want to settle for a draw here. That said, and you have seen this discussed here before, we should see at least a 2-1 final in this one. I do not see either team producing a clean sheet and I don't see either team settling for a draw. So look for this match to get to 1-1 at some point and then eventually 2-1. Either way we should see at least 3 goals in this one. Each of Everton's last 4 matches have totaled at least 3 goals. Everton is off a 1-1 draw but that was preceded by them allowing 2 goals in each of their 3 prior matches across all competitions. Also, off of the draw where allowing a late goal was an equalizer, Everton will be a little more aggressive on the attack for the full match in this one. They got burned for sitting back in their last match, versus Crystal Palace, and can not afford to make the same mistake here. 10* OVER 2.5 goals +115 in Brighton & Hove |
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04-11-21 | Arsenal v. Sheffield United OVER 2.5 | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Sheffield United vs Arsenal @ 2 ET - Arsenal not known for producing clean sheets and bottom-dwelling Sheffield does score a little better on their home pitch than when traveling. That said, even though the emphasis for Arsenal is now on UEFA Europa League action, they are still too strong for this Sheffield team. In other words, we should see at least a 2-1 final here as Arsenal again fails to produce a clean sheet but I expect them to win this match. On the off chance Arsenal has a really tough time here than we could see a shocking 2-1 upset as well which is why my play here is the over rather than Arsenal. But Sheffield has some injury issues with their defense and has conceded 11 times in last 4 matches. That said, do not be shocked if it is the road team that gets this match over the total all by themselves. Arsenal has had some big scoring in road matches since the calendar turned the page to 2021 and that includes 7 goals in their last 3 matches on enemy pitch. More of the same expected here. 10* OVER the total in Sheffield United |
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04-09-21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Fulham OVER 2 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - EPL Friday 10* Top Play OVER 2 goals in Fulham vs Wolverhampton @ 3 ET - These clubs do have a history of low-scoring results in recent matches when they have gone head to head. However, this is a case of each club desperate for a win and earning all 3 points in the table. That said, unless either club has a clean sheet performance the game gets to at least 1-1 and then the unlikeliness of either club settling for a draw means we should see at least a 2-1 final here. Fulham has seen each of their last 3 matches total at least 3 goals. Wolverhampton is off a 3-2 loss to West Ham. That was the 2nd time in last 4 matches that the Wolves have seen a total of 5 goals scored. Wolverhampton has allowed at least 1 goal in 8 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. Look for this one to get to at least a 2-1 final. 10* OVER 2 goals in Fulham |
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04-05-21 | West Ham United v. Wolverhampton Wanderers OVER 2 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Situational Slaughter - EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 2 goals in Wolverhampton vs West Ham @ 3:15 ET - The value of getting a 2 here is something I won't pass up on. West Ham can move into a top four position in the table with a win here but you know Wolverhampton will be doing everything they can to prevent that plus looking to avenge a 4-0 loss to the Hammers in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Note that 9 of West Ham's last 11 games in Premier League action have totaled at least 2 goals and 8 of the 9 that did actually totaled 3 or more goals. West Ham is off a 3-3 draw versus Arsenal where they blew a 3-0 lead and had to settle for a split of the spoils. While they would love to bounce back here in terms of their defensive play, West Ham has conceded at least a goal in 4 of last 5 matches and certainly did not impress in that regard against Arsenal. However, the Hammers have been scoring goals quite well and, in fact, have scored 2 or more goals in 7 of last 11 games. Also, it is absolutely worth nothing that there have been a ton of goals scored since the international break. There were 8 matches Saturday and Sunday and all 8 had at least 2 goals scored and 7 of the 8 had 3 or more goals scored. More of the same expected with this one Monday. 10* OVER 2 goals in Wolverhampton |
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04-04-21 | Brighton & Hove Albion v. Manchester United OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 107 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Situational Slaughter - EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals +107 in Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove @ 2:30 ET - Much has been discussed lately about the solid defensive play of Manchester United and that is well deserved. But this club needs to score some goals and they know it! They have been held to just 1 goal in each of their last 4 matches across all competitions. This cost them as they lost in the English FA Cup to Leicester. Look for a response here from Manchester Un4 ited as they have scored at least 3 goals in each of their last 4 matches against Brighton. We have a total of 2.5 to work with on this one and I certainly like the odds of getting past that mark here as the host has a chance to get this over the total all by themselves. However, I do expect Brighton to contribute as they scored at least 1 goal in each of their March matches and averaged scoring 2 goals per match in those 3 games last month. Each of the last 5 meetings between these clubs have totaled at least 3 goals and, entering this one, Brighton has seen 4 of their last 5 matches overall total at least 3 goals. More of the same here. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Manchester United |
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04-03-21 | Sheffield United v. Leeds United OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 2 m | Show |
Situational Slaughter - EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Leeds United vs Sheffield United @ 10 AM ET - Sheffield has had a miserable season. So much so that manager Chris Wilder is out and Paul Heckingbottom has been ever since. Now he faces the club, Leeds, that let him go after just 4 months as a manager in the summer of 2018. He was replaced by Marcelo Bielsa and that is who he will be opposed by in today's match-up. That is an interesting dynamic and I believe both managers will be looking to one-up the other here and that insures at least a 2-1 final in my opinion. I know Sheffield has not scored much at all this season but I don't see Heckingbottom's team being shutout in this one as he'll do anything he can to put a scare into Leeds and take all 3 points. Note that Leeds is allowing 1.6 goals per match this season and Sheffield is allowing 2 goals per match when on enemy pitch this season. Sheffield has allowed 3.5 goals per match since Heckingbottom took over and Leeds will not take their foot off the gas here if they have the chance to pour it on in this one. Why? Well, Sheffield has surprisingly won their last two visits at Leeds so big-time payback is on order for this one. Bielsa and the home club will not hesitate to push the pace here and take advantage of Sheffield's defensive shortcomings. 10* OVER the total in Leeds |
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03-21-21 | Tottenham Hotspur v. Aston Villa OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Total of the Month - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur @ 3:30 ET - I am aware of some injury and fatigue issues impacting both clubs entering this showdown in front of the international break. However, not only do I expect we could see some surprises on the injury/fatigue front in terms of who ends up playing in this match, I also like situational edges that lean toward an over in this one. For one thing, these two clubs are right next to each other in the table so neither club wants to settle for a draw as they each are desperate for the full 3 points in the table. On that note, Tottenham has had just 3 draws in 14 road matches this season and Aston Villa has but 2 draws in their dozen matches on their home pitch this season. So with the likelihood of a draw being slim, lets talk about the likelihood of a clean sheet for either club here. I just do not see it as the last two meetings between these clubs each totaled 4 or more goals. Also, Tottenham has produced just 1 clean sheet in its last 4 matches overall across all competitions and the Hotspur allowed an average of 2 goals per match in the other 3 matches. Aston Villa has been involved in lower-scoring games of late but that has had a lot to do with who they were facing. Now they take on a Tottenham club that averages scoring 1.7 goals per match this season. Aston Villa, by the way, also averages 1.7 goals per match on their home pitch. Even with injury issues I just not see either club being held off the scoresheet here and we are working with a total of 2.5 goals. That said, with neither team willing to split the spoils here, I look for this match to find its way to at least a 2-1 final. Like I said, do not be surprised when you see how the personnel news surrounding this match ends up being a different factor than you would expect. I feel strongly that we have line value here as a result. 10* OVER the total in Aston Villa |
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03-20-21 | Newcastle United v. Brighton & Hove Albion OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 130 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
Afternoon Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United @ 4 ET - This is similar to yesterday's lone match in EPL that ended up 2-1. I just do not see either club in this one being willing to settle for a draw. That's because they are each just ahead of the relegation zone and desperate for a full 3 points in the table. At the same time, there is little chance of either team producing a clean sheet. Why? Well Brighton & Hove has allowed 1.4 goals per match on their home pitch this season. As for Newcastle, they have allowed 1.6 goals per match on enemy pitch this season. Just like yesterday's match, don't be surprised when each team tallies a goal in this one and then it ultimately turns into a 2-1 final. Looking for at least 3 goals here and expecting a competitive battle with both clubs being more aggressive on the attack than you might normally expect. These are desperate times for each club and Newcastle's schedule of fixtures gets tough coming up so they must go for the full 3 points in this one in my opinion. 10* OVER the total in Brighton & Hove |
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03-19-21 | Leeds United v. Fulham OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 107 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
NBCSN Blowout Rout - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Friday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals +110 in Fulham vs Leeds United @ 4 ET - Great set up for an over here. Leeds is off a scoreless draw but they faced Chelsea. Ever since Chelsea made their managerial change they are conceding next to nothing! As for Fulham, they are off a 3-0 shutout loss but faced the top team in the league. Manchester City has conceded only 21 times in 30 matches this season! As you can see, both clubs were set up to struggle to score goals in their most recent matches. That said, look for things to open up here. Leeds has had only 3 draws in their 28 matches this season and I don't see a clean sheet for either club here. That said, the likelihood of at least a 2-1 final here is strong in my opinion. Leeds has allowed an average of 2 goals per match as travelers this season! Fulham has conceded an average of 1.4 goals per match on their home pitch in this campaign. Leeds also has scored well away from home as they have averaged 1.7 goals per match on enemy pitch this season. 10* OVER 2.5 goals +110 in Fulham |
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03-15-21 | Liverpool v. Wolverhampton Wanderers OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
Earliest Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals: Liverpool @ Wolverhampton @ 4 ET - I know Liverpool has struggled recently but they have deserved better in terms of some of their goal-scoring chances not being cashed in. Also, they are off a mid-week win over RB Leipzig last week in Champions League action and I look for Liverpool to build off that 2-0 win with another victory here. Wolverhampton has but 9 wins in their 28 matches this season and also has a -8 goal differential in their last 4 meetings with the visitors in this one. The Wolves allowed 4 goals at Liverpool earlier this season and, even though they are now the hosts in the reverse fixture, an average of 2.3 goals per match has been allowed by Wolverhampton in last 4 meetings. It is now or never for Liverpool if they are serious about making a move up the table in Premier League action and I look for the win over RB Leipzig to be used as a springboard in that regard. However, I don't see Liverpool delivering a clean sheet here and that is why I am expecting at least a 2-1 final. Liverpool has allowed at least 1 goal in 9 of last 10 premier league matches. Wolverhampton is scoring an average of 1 goal per match this season but I also don't see them earning any points in this one. In other words, at least a 2-1 final expected here and an angry Liverpool team could really pour it on here with a 3 or 4 goal performance too. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Wolverhampton |
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03-14-21 | West Ham United v. Manchester United OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Manchester United vs West Ham United @ 3:15 ET - Manchester United just knocked off the hottest team in the league when they defeated rivals Manchester City in their most recent premier league contest. That said, this is the perfect spot for a slip-up in terms of goals conceded after that 2-0 shutout victory. Likewise, West Ham is also off a 2-0 shutout win. Prior to that, 7 of West Ham's last 8 fixtures in premier league action had totaled 3 or more goals and I fully expect this one will as well. West Ham scored an average of 2 goals per match in those competitions. Manchester United won the most recent premier league meeting between these teams by a 3-1 count. Don't be surprised if this one also gets to 4 goals but we should see at least 3 here and that puts us in the winners circle here. Perfect set-up with each club off a 2-0 result in most recent respective premier league matches. Manchester United averaging 2 goals per match on the campaign and West Ham, as noted above, also on a hot streak that has seen them scoring an average of 2 goals per match as well. 10* OVER the total in Manchester United |
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03-12-21 | Aston Villa v. Newcastle United OVER 2.5 | 1-1 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 20 m | Show | |
Afternoon Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Friday 8* OVER the total in Newcastle United vs Aston Villa @ 3 ET - I am aware of the fact that Newcastle has some injury issues effecting some of their top attacking strikers. However, this match is on their home pitch and they are desperate to get all 3 points here in the table as they are on the verge of slipping into the relegation zone. Also, both these clubs are off of scoreless draws in their most recent matches and we can get this total as low as 2 goals if we lay some extra juice. This is a great value to have the over at just 2 goals and so I will reduce my rating to a non-top premium play here and roll with the over in a fixture I feel will surprise some people in terms of goals scored. Prior to the scoreless draw, Newcastle's 4 most recent fixtures averaged a total of 3.3 goals per match. Aston Villa has been involved in a stretch of low-scoring matches but this does not make sense. Prior to a sluggish 5-game stretch, Aston Villa had scored a total of 36 goals in their first 21 premier league matches in this campaign! The travelers in this one have scored an average of 1.7 goals in their last 3 matches against Newcastle but I also do not expect the hosts to be denied here. That said, two clubs desperate for 3 points in the table is going to bring about some extra attacking as well as opportunities on the counterattack here. 8* OVER the total in Newcastle |
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03-08-21 | Leeds United v. West Ham United OVER 2.75 | Top | 0-2 | Loss | -111 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
Afternoon Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER the total in West Ham United vs Leeds United @ 3 ET - The "average" match for Leeds as travelers this season is certainly not "average" at all. Leeds averages nearly 2 goals per match plus allows 2 goals per match as travelers this season. Look for another high-scoring match here as a I don't see either club being held without a goal and also do not expect a draw either. That's because Leeds has had only 2 draws in 26 matches this season. West Ham does have a tendency to play lower-scoring matches. However, their #1 goal-keeper has been dealing with an arm injury and their #2 goalie has a hip injury. Leeds likes to be aggressive on the attack and will look to take advantage of this. Also, though off a low-scoring loss to Aston Villa, this was preceded by a stretch that saw 12 of Leeds 16 matches across all competitions result in at least 3 goals. As for West Ham, 7 of their last 8 matches in premier league competitions have totaled at least 3 goals. This one will too. 10* OVER the total in West Ham United |
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03-06-21 | Southampton v. Sheffield United OVER 2.5 | 2-0 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 42 m | Show | |
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Saturday Free Pick OVER 2.5 goals +115 in Sheffield United vs Southampton @ 10 AM ET - Sheffield United has been more competitive of late on their home pitch with 3 wins in their last 6 matches there. However, their defense is currently dealing with a rash of injury issues. Southampton has strikers like Danny Ings and Che Adams that certainly will be looking to take advantage and I feel the travelers will have some success here. However, Southampton also has shipped more goals than any other club in their away matches this season. That said, we should see each club finding the back of the net at least once in this one and then here is where other key comes into play with this one. In 27 matches this season, Sheffield United has had just 2 draws. That said, this one is highly unlikely to end 1-1. Look for at least a 2-1 final here. Free Pick OVER 2.5 goals in Sheffield United |
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03-03-21 | Manchester United v. Crystal Palace OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-0 | Loss | -116 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Crystal Palace vs Manchester United @ 3:15 ET - Both clubs enter off scoreless draws. For Manchester United it came against Chelsea so was not totally unexpected considering how they have been stifling teams. However, it continued a long-term trend for Manchester United in terms of just not being able to score goals against top-level competition. That said, they are still averaging scoring 2 goals per match this season. Of course what that means is Manchester United is generally scoring plenty when they face non-top tier teams. With this also being a revenge match against Crystal Palace, I don't expect Manchester United to show any mercy here. That means we could see them score at least 3 and get this one over the total all by themselves. However, don't be surprised if Crystal Palace contributes some here too. They have seen their star, Wilfried Zaha, return to training recently and though he is still expected to miss this one it is giving an emotional boost to the club. Also, Crystal Palace saw 5 of their 7 matches, prior to the scoreless draw most recently, all finish with at least 3 goals scored. That trend quickly resumes here as the hosts are scoring an average of 1 goal per match this season but I certainly expect Manchester United to exact revenge here so we should be looking at a 2-1 final here at a minimum. Truly 4 or more goals expected here though based on how I see this fixture playing out. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Crystal Palace |
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03-02-21 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Manchester City OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers @ 3 ET - What happens when a club is looking ahead to a bigger match? Generally mistakes and potentially a listless performance that kind find a club giving up more goals than one would normally expect. I am well aware that Manchester City has a 20-match winning streak in matches going across all competitions but I would not be surprised to see an upset in this one. That is why I am favoring the over in this match. Wolverhampton actually has tallied an average of 2 goals per match in their last 3 premier league encounters with Manchester City. With a huge match on deck with rival Manchester United looming on deck for the hosts in this one, don't be surprised if the travelers enjoy some success in this one. I know Wolverhampton generally doesn't score well and that Manchester City rarely concedes but this match as a different feel both from a situational standpoint and based on the fact that Wolverhampton has given Manchester City some trouble in recent meetings. That said, and with this total having dropped from a 3 to a 2.5 in this one, I see excellent value with the over in this one as I am expecting at least a 2-1 final in this fixture. Look for the hosts to get caught looking ahead to their big showdown at the weekend with Manchester United and, as a result, we see more goals than you would expect from this match with a Wolverhampton club that always seems to give the hosts some trouble. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Manchester City |
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03-01-21 | Southampton v. Everton OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Early TV Blowout - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Everton vs Southampton @ 3 ET - I am well aware of the fact that Southampton has injury issues but I just do not see them going down without a fight here. That said, I do not expect them to get shutout here. Certainly I also do not expect a wounded Southampton to deliver a clean sheet either. That means this match gets to at least 1-1 in my opinion. Now here is the key as to why this match gets to at least 2-1. The fact is Everton has only had 4 draws in 24 matches this season. This is a club that likes to go hard for the full 3 points in the table and will be aggressive on the attack even at the risk of getting burned and conceding a goal on the counterattack. Though coming off delivering a clean sheet at Anfield against Liverpool, Everton actually had conceded an average of 3 goals per match over their last 4 matches across all competitions. As for Southampton, prior to getting shutout by Leeds United, they had scored an average of 1.5 goals per match over their last 4 matches across all competitions. Southampton has conceded 2.3 goals per game as travelers this season and that is the worst mark in the league. Everton has conceded 1.7 goals per game as hosts this season. Southampton won the reverse fixture 2-0 as hosts in October but that was the first clean sheet delivered by either club in any of the last 5 meetings. With this total posted at 2.5 goals and with each club likely to get at least one goal plus not wanting to settle for just 1 point in the table, I just do not see this match finishing with anything less than a 2-1 final and truly I expect 4 goals to be scored here but 3 will cash our ticket just fine as well. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Everton |
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02-23-21 | Southampton v. Leeds United OVER 2.75 | 0-3 | Win | 50 | 14 h 12 m | Show | |
Daytime TV Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Tuesday 8* OVER the total in Leeds United vs Southampton @ 1 ET - Leeds average match this season results in 3.5 goals scored. That said, the ability to get this one at 2.5 or 2.75 goals is a value too good to pass up on. I know 3 goal totals are available out there as well but I will reduce my rating to an 8* here and lay a little extra juice so that I can turn 3 into a "win number" with this one. Leeds United is off a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton but felt they deserved better with 19 shots (including 8 on goal) in that bitter defeat. Southampton enters this match with their matches averaging about 3.5 goals when on enemy pitch this season. Southampton is off a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and, the way Chelsea has been playing that is an impressive result. Prior to that result, Southampton had averaged 1.7 goals per match their 3 preceding matches. Couple that with the fact that Leeds is known for playing an attacking style even at the risk of creating exposure for their own defense, and you have the perfect set up for a high-scoring match here. It has also been quite some time since these foes have met and the lack of familiarity plus style of play should lead to great scoring chances in this one. 8* OVER the total in Leeds United |
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02-22-21 | Crystal Palace v. Brighton & Hove Albion OVER 2.5 | 2-1 | Win | 125 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
Daytime TV Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Monday 8* OVER the total in Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace @ 3 ET - Some of you may only have the option to play this game at over 2.5 goals but that will get you a plus money return on a winning ticket. However, for those of you with access to over 2 goals that is the way I am recommending to play this one. You have to lay some extra juice to do so (-140 range) but having that added value of a total of 2 becoming a push rather than a win is worth it in my opinion. Crystal Palace has been hurting with the loss of Wilfried Zaha to injury. However, they still did well to generate shots on goal and scoring chances in their last two matches without him. Though they were held scoreless, indications from Crystal Palace are that this club still has plenty of resolve and they head to Brighton & Hove ready to capitalize on their scoring chances and to be aggressive on the attack even without the services of Zaha. The Albion are off a scoreless draw but they played extremely well in that match and generated 26 shots including 8 on goal! The fact that Brighton & Hove continues to play better and has deserved better in terms of getting goals on the board has me siding with the over here. I just do not see Crystal Palace being shutout here and I also expect the host to capitalize on facing a club that has allowed 5 goals in its last two matches. 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two have totaled at least 2 goals and this one will too. Look for a 2-1 affair here as both teams very hungry for the 3 points in this lower-table battle with relegation still a potential threat. 8* OVER the total in Brighton & Hove |
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02-21-21 | Newcastle United v. Manchester United OVER 3 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 17 h 31 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Manchester United vs Newcastle United @ 2 ET - Manchester United is off a 4-0 win over Real Sociedad in UEFA Europa League action. Also, they have scored 3 or more goals in 2 of last 3 matches in premier league action. Newcastle United is off a shutout loss but they faced Chelsea who has been playing so well and delivering plenty of clean sheets. Newcastle should get back on track with at least a goal here even though they are on enemy pitch. Prior to the shutout defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Newcastle had scored an average of 1.8 goals last 4 matches. 3 of the last 5 matches between these teams have totaled at least 5 goals. Also, the last two matches have been 4-1 victories for Manchester United and I wouldn't be surprised to see that type of game here. The team on their home pitch is a 3 to 1 money line favorite for a reason. The best value in this one in my opinion is to go over the total. That is the best way to play it and look for the host to roll in this one. 10* OVER the total in Manchester United |
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02-20-21 | Everton v. Liverpool OVER 3 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -101 | 15 h 36 m | Show |
Total of the Week - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Liverpool vs Everton @ 12:30 ET - Liverpool has been struggling in premier league action but certainly carries some momentum into this game after a big 2-0 win over RB Leipzig in UEFA Champions League action earlier this week. That should get Liverpool going again on the attack in this one as they look to rectify their recent struggles on their home pitch. However, in their last two premier league matches they have conceded a total of 7 goals and that is why I am looking at the over in this one. Everton enters this fixture having conceded an average of 3 goals per match across their last 4 in all competitions. Their last premier league fixture as travelers ended in a 3-3 draw. Their match-up earlier this season with Liverpool, with Everton as the host, also ended in a 2-2 draw and their was questionable play in that game that resulted in a couple of injuries for the visitors. That said, we should see another exciting match here with no shortage of emotion and energy in what is, incredibly, the 289th meeting between these foes. That said, I am looking for the result to be plenty of goals. The last 4 matches for Everton across all competitions have averaged 5.3 goals per fixture. Liverpool has confidence after the 2-0 win over RB Leipzig but they still have been conceding far too many goals and I would not be surprised to see this match-up see each club concede at least twice. That said, the total being posted at 3 goals is offering solid value. 10* OVER the total in Liverpool |
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02-19-21 | Leeds United v. Wolverhampton Wanderers OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Loss | -108 | 19 h 12 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Friday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Wolverhampton vs Leeds @ 3 ET - I successfully used the over when Leeds visited Arsenal in their most recent game and so some of this write-up will look very familiar as we go down that same path here. I am well aware of the fact that Wolverhampton has not been allowing many goals in recent fixtures. However, I am also well of the fact that this is a mid-table battle with each club right next to each other and neither will want to settle for a draw here. To create separation in the table, a full 3 points is required and that means both clubs are going hard for the win. That means Leeds United will be on the attack here and force the issue as they know only one to play and that has been particularly true on the road. Leeds has averaged both scoring and conceding 2 goals per match as travelers this season. In other words seeing at least 4 goals scored in this one would not be a surprise in the least. Being aggressive on the attack and not being concerned about being beaten on the counter-attack has been the modus operandi for Leeds this season. After a scoreless draw in their most recent match as a host, Wolverhampton responds on their home pitch but will also have trouble containing a Leeds attack which has scored an average of 2 goals per match their last 5 as they have maintained their high-scoring pace quite consistently. More of the same here and I do not expect either team to have a clean sheet nor to settle for just a draw here as each want the 3 points. That means we should see at least a 2-1 final here and the total is only 2.5 goals. I'll take it. 10* OVER the total in Wolverhampton |
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02-17-21 | Manchester City v. Everton OVER 2.75 | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Everton vs Manchester City @ 3:15 ET - While it is true that Manchester City concedes the fewest goals of any club in the premier league this season, the fact is that if a hiccup is to happen it is more likely to occur on enemy pitch. In this case City is traveling to meet Everton and the host is expected to get a big boost with the upcoming return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He has already scored 13 goals in this campaign. Even if he ends up unavailable for this match, his imminent return is boosting spirits already. Everton is off a disappointing effort as they fell 2-0 to Fulham. However, prior to that defeat, Everton had scored an average of 3.3 goals in their last 3 matches across all competitions. Everton has conceded an average of 3 goals per match in their last 3 matches across all competitions. Manchester City, even likely without the services of Ilkay Gundogan in this one, has so much firepower and scoring depth that I would not be surprised to see them get us the win on this total play all by themselves. Across all competitions, Manchester City has averaged 3.3 goals their last 3 matches. Look for their high-scoring trend to continue as they easily could have scored more against Tottenham in their most recent game. Keep in mind too, City had scored 4 against Liverpool in their prior premier league match-up too. They stay hot on the attack in this one. 10* OVER the total in Everton |
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02-14-21 | Leeds United v. Arsenal OVER 3 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 54 m | Show |
TV Total of the Week - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 3 goals in Arsenal vs Leeds United @ 11:30 AM ET - I am well aware of the fact that Arsenal has not been allowing goals on their home pitch in recent fixtures. However, I am also well of the fact that this is a mid-table battle with each club right next to each other and neither will want to settle for a draw here. To create separation in the table, a full 3 points is required and that means both clubs are going hard for the win. That means Leeds United will be on the attack here and force the issue as they know only one to play and that has been particularly true on the road. Leeds has averaged both scoring and conceding 2 goals per match as travelers this season. In other words seeing at least 4 goals scored in this one would not be a surprise in the least. Being aggressive on the attack and not being concerned about being beaten on the counter-attack has been the modus operandi for Leeds this season. After a 1-0 loss in most recent match, Arsenal responds on their home pitch but will also have trouble containing a Leeds attack which has scored an average of 2 goals per match their last 4 as they have maintained their high-scoring pace quite consistently. 10* OVER the total in Arsenal |
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02-13-21 | Tottenham Hotspur v. Manchester City OVER 2.75 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 50 | 16 h 44 m | Show |
TV Total Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Manchester City vs Tottenham @ 12:30 ET - Tottenham beat Manchester City earlier this season but have struggled since. However, a lot of that had to do with the absence of Harry Kane and he is back now. Tottenham is averaging 2 goals per match on the road this season while Manchester City is averaging 2 goals per match on their home pitch. The fact is this fixture could easily get to 4 goals. Manchester City has been on fire with wins coming constantly since the loss to the Hotspur earlier in the campaign. Now they seek revenge and they are not going to get comfortable with any lead in this match. Manchester City is out for big time revenge here and will stay strong on the attack in this one no matter the score. They are still angry about the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham earlier this season. With Kane now back for Tottenham I expect the Hotspur to get their fair share of scoring chances in this one but the host will not be denied and this should lead to plenty of scoring here. 10* OVER the total in Manchester City |
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02-08-21 | Crystal Palace v. Leeds United OVER 2.75 | Top | 0-2 | Loss | -118 | 19 h 1 m | Show |
TV Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Monday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Leeds United vs Crystal Palace @ 3 PM ET - I am well aware of the fact that each club has some injuries including the Crystal Palace leading scorer, Wilfried Zaha, but this one has over written all over it! Crystal Palace has scored 5 goals their last 3 matches but this is also a club that has conceded 8 goals their last 4 matches. Leeds United has seen their matches average 3.5 goals per fixture on the campaign. 10 of the last 12 matches across all competitions for Leeds United have totaled at least 3 goals so there is excellent value here with this total. These clubs each have the same total points in the table at 29 and, that said, neither team wants to settle for a draw here. It is also unlikely that either club produces a clean sheet here as these two clubs have been two of the worst this season in terms of goals allowed. That said, at least a 2-1 final is highly likely here and I am fully expecting 4 or more goals in this one. 10* OVER the total in Leeds United |
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02-07-21 | Leicester v. Wolverhampton Wanderers OVER 2.25 | 0-0 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
Early Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Sunday 8* OVER 2 goals -140 in Wolverhampton vs Leicester @ 9 AM ET - I am reducing my rating from a top play to just an 8* here because my recommendation, for those of you that have the option, is to play this one at over 2 goals and lay the price which is in the -140 range. We certainly should see at least 3 goals here but that protects us if this game lands on 2 and we settle for a push. Why 3 or more though? Well Leicester will get a boost by the return of Jamie Vardy. Even if he does not start...even if he does not even come off the bench...the fact he is back with the club is huge. Also, Leicester has averaged scoring 2 goals per match this season when on the road. Wolverhampton is stronger at home than on the road in terms of goal-scoring and has averaged 1.3 goals per game this season on their home pitch. That said, I look for at least a 2-1 final in this one. The Wolves are running high with confidence after a 2-1 win over Arsenal in their most recent fixture. As for Leicester, the average goals scored in their last 4 matches across all competitions is 3 goals. Look for at least that here as well. 8* OVER 2 goals -140 in Wolverhampton |
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02-03-21 | West Ham United v. Aston Villa OVER 2.5 | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 20 h 35 m | Show |
Total Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Aston Villa vs West Ham United @ 3:15 ET - West Ham is fired up off their 3-1 loss to Liverpool as they had been running hot. The Hammers had won 4 straight matches across all competitions and had averaged scoring 3 goals per match in their 3 most recent victories. We have great value with this total available as low as a 2.5 as I am fully expecting at least 3 goals here. West Ham's last 4 matches across all competitions have each totaled at least 3 goals and had averaged a total of 4 goals. Both clubs are going hard here for the valuable 3 points in the table and I don't expect a clean sheet here so a 1-1 match will turn into a 2-1 match at some point as neither team willing to settle for splitting the spoils here. Aston Villa has only had 2 draws in 19 matches this season and has average scoring 2 goals per match on their home pitch thus far this campaign. At the same time I just don't see a West Ham United club, motivated by the loss to Liverpool, giving in here so it could be quite a match with a lot of aggression in terms of attacking and counter-attacks. 10* OVER the total in Aston Villa |
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02-02-21 | Southampton v. Manchester United OVER 3 | Top | 0-9 | Win | 101 | 20 h 48 m | Show |
TV Total Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Manchester United vs Southampton @ 3:15 ET - When these clubs match up there tends to be plenty of goals. 4 of the last 5 meetings have totaled at least 4 goals and that includes Manchester United's 3-2 win at Southampton in December. Manchester United has added motivation from losing its last home game to Sheffield United plus coming into this game off a scoreless draw. I look for them to be on the attack early and often here and they have had plenty of success against Southampton in the past. Plus the visitor enters this game having allowed an average of 2 goals per game its last 3 matches. Manchester United gets at least 2 here but really I expect 3 or more given the hunger and motivation and the situation but here's the key - I also expect Southampton to get in on the action. They traveled very well last season and this club still has a beat of that moxie when on the road even though they haven't performed as well this season. Having scored just 1 goal in its last 3 premier league matches, Southampton is on the attack here as well. The series history suggests 4 or more here and I concur. 10* OVER the total in Manchester United |
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01-30-21 | Manchester United v. Arsenal OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-0 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 60 m | Show |
TV Total Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Arsenal vs Manchester United @ 12:30 ET - Good news for Manchester United as they are NOT at home for this match. But, in all seriousness, they have struggled at home this season and that was evident again in their most recent match as it was a shocking 2-1 loss to Sheffield United. I fully expect Manchester United, such strong travelers thus far in this campaign, to respond strongly here at Emirates Stadium in London. Manchester United has scored more goals than any other club in road matches thus far this season and are averaging 2.4 goals per match on enemy pitch. Arsenal full campaign numbers show they have struggled to score goals but they have been better of late including scoring 3 goals in each of their last 2 matches in league competition. In fact, Arsenal has scored 16 in their last 6 matches as they have found their game as the season has gone on. As for Manchester United, they have been road warriors all season and found the back of the net often. More of the same here and certainly we should see at least 3 goals in this one. 10* OVER 2.5 goals in Arsenal |
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01-28-21 | Liverpool v. Tottenham Hotspur OVER 2.5 | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show |
TV Total Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Thursday 10* Top Play OVER the total in Tottenham vs Liverpool @ 3 ET - Liverpool could get a boost with the return of their captain Jordan Henderson. Even if he does not play here, the fact he has returned to training is a big boost for them no doubt. Liverpool and Tottenham have each had goal-scoring struggles of late but I look for that to change here and feel we have great value with this low total. Don't be surprised if Mourinho employs an aggressive style here for Tottenham and that could result in a lot of attacking and counter-attacking for both clubs in what will turn into an entertaining match as a result. Each club is scoring an average of 2 goals per match this season and, as a result, asking this one to get to 3 goals for us to get a win is certainly not asking too much! Given the circumstances, I expect both clubs to be more aggressive in this fixture as each is desperate for the full 3 points in the table. 10* OVER the total in Tottenham |
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01-27-21 | Sheffield United v. Manchester United OVER 3 | Top | 2-1 | Push | 0 | 7 h 52 m | Show |
TV Total Annihilation - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 3 goals in Manchester United vs Sheffield United @ 3:15 ET - Manchester United can move to the top of the table again with a victory here and I am confident of a strong attacking effort from the home side as they look to make sure they move back into first place. The hosts will take advantage of a Sheffield United club having an awful campaign so far. I like the over here though because the travelers got a boost of confidence with 3 wins in their last 4 matches. Yes 2 were in English FA Cup action against lesser foes but it is building some confidence for Sheffield United as they have now scored 7 goals in their last 4 matches across all competitions. The problem for the away club here is they will not be able to stop a determined host. Manchester United has not scored all that well on their home pitch this season but can atone for that here with a huge effort and they are off a 3-2 win over Liverpool in English FA Cup action plus a 2-1 win over Fulham in Premier League action that easily could have been a higher scoring match as there were a number of missed opportunities for both clubs in that one. Getting this total at a 3 considering all of the above is a great value as this match should be a 3-1 type affair at the very least and the hosts actually have a shot at getting this game over the total all by themselves as they know what is at stake here and Sheffield United is vulnerable to say the least! 10* OVER 3 goals in Manchester United |
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01-26-21 | Manchester City v. West Bromwich Albion OVER 3 | Top | 5-0 | Win | 100 | 7 h 40 m | Show |
Total of the Month - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 3 goals in West Bromwich vs Manchester City @ 3:15 ET - The last time these teams met it was a 1-1 draw and that was at Manchester City last month. In their other 9 home fixtures this season Manchester City has won 7. In other words, that result was unacceptable. That is why Manchester City will not take their foot off the gas in this one and I am expecting plenty of goals. I know that Manchester City does not score a lot of goals on the road, at least so far this season, but this match-up is different. No team in the league has conceded more than West Bromwich's 43 goals on the campaign. Also, Manchester City wants payback for the 1-1 home draw plus they can move to the top of the table by picking up all 3 points here. Will West Bromwich get on the scoresheet here? I say yes as they have scored an average of 2 goals per match over their last 3 matches across all competitions. Look for West Bromwich to score at least 1 goal in this one and I fully expect Manchester City to score at least 3 goals as well. Prior to the 1-1 draw between these clubs the 3 most recent meetings in Premier League action averaged a total of 4 goals per fixture. I am looking for at least 4 in this one today as well. 10* OVER 3 goals in West Bromwich |
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01-20-21 | Manchester United v. Fulham OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Daytime Dominator - Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Rotation #200095 Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 2.5 goals in Fulham vs Manchester United @ 3:15 ET - Manchester United is off a scoreless draw versus Liverpool while Fulham just battled but only to fall short 1-0 versus Chelsea over the weekend. With each club off low-scoring matches, I am expecting this one to play out much differently. Keep in mind, no team has scored more road goals than Manchester United this season as, before being held scoreless at Liverpool, they had averaged scoring nearly 3 goals per match with 22 goals in 8 matches on enemy pitch. As for Fulham, they have not been conceding many goals of late but they realize what they are doing - focusing too much on defense - is not helping them too much as they have not won a premier league match since November. I look for Fulham to get at least 1 goal here as they are averaging nearly 1 goal per match this season. But I don't expect them to be able to stop Manchester United either as they have dominated this series to the tune of averaging 3 goals per match in the last 4 meetings at Fulham - all victories. Additionally, when facing a club that was just promoted up to the premier league, like Fulham for this season, they have won 8 straight matches and scored an average of 3 goals per match. We are seeing some 3's start to pop up on this total as well which means some sharp action coming in on the over and I expect that sharp action to prove correct as the highest-scoring traveler so far this season gets it done again here after being stifled at Liverpool. 10* OVER 2.5 in Fulham |