Teams with a legitimate shot at qualifying for the Champions League with a fourth-place or better finish in the EPL table clash when Newcastle face Brighton in a key Premier League tussle on Thursday. Newcastle (18-5-12), who are 3-1-1 in their last five matches, have been dominant at home, registering 35 points with a 10-2-5 mark at St. James' Park. Brighton (17-10-7), just eight points out of the fourth position with a match in hand, are 3-2 in their last five matches. The sides have met 31 times previously, with Brighton holding a 12-10-9 edge in the series.
The match from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET. Newcastle are the -117 favorites (risk $117 to win $100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Newcastle vs. Brighton odds, with Brighton at +280. A draw is priced at +290 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any Brighton vs. Newcastle picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 43-20-3 on all Premier League soccer picks for SportsLine this season, returning more than 24 units for his followers. Eimer is 124-95-6 (+32.89) on all soccer article picks in 2023. Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Eimer has taken a close look at the Newcastle vs. Brighton match and locked in his English Premier League picks. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Newcastle vs. Brighton:
- Newcastle vs. Brighton spread: Newcastle -0.5 (-120), Brighton +0.5 (-110)
- Newcastle vs. Brighton over/under: 3.5 goals
- Newcastle vs. Brighton money line: Newcastle -117, Brighton +280, Draw +290
- NEW: The Magpies have a goal differential of plus-32 in Premier League action
- BRI: The Seagulls are 8-5-4 for 28 points in road matches this season
- Newcastle vs. Brighton picks: See picks here
Why you should back Newcastle
Forward Callum Wilson has been on fire of late. The 31-year-old, who is in his third season with the Magpies, has seven goals over the past five matches. He scored both goals in a 2-2 draw at Leeds on Saturday, as well as two in a 3-1 win over Southampton. In that match, he took six shots with three on target. For the season, Wilson has made 28 appearances, including 19 starts, and has scored a team-high 17 goals and four assists.
Forward Alexander Isak is also a solid offensive option for Newcastle. In 19 appearances, including 14 starts, the 23-year-old from Sweden has scored 10 goals and assisted on two others. He has taken three shots in the past two matches, and has two goals and an assist over his last five. In a 6-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur on April 23, he scored two goals on four shots, including two on target. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Brighton
Helping lead the Seagulls' attack is midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. The 24-year-old from Argentina has scored 10 goals and added one assist with 80 shots taken, including 30 on target. He has registered goals in two of Brighton's last three matches, including the 1-0 win over Manchester United on May 4. Mac Allister is in his fourth season with Brighton, recording 16 goals in 94 league matches.
Midfielder Pascal Gross is also a big part of Brighton's offense. He has registered eight goals and eight assists in 33 appearances, all starts. He had an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win over Arsenal, and had two goals in the 6-0 victory over Wolverhampton on April 29. In his last four matches, he has taken six shots, with three being on target. The 31-year-old is in his sixth season with the Seagulls, scoring 25 goals in 188 league appearances. See which team to pick here.
How to make Newcastle vs. Brighton picks
Eimer has broken down this English Premier League match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total, and he has also identified three additional picks, including two of them offering plus-money payouts. You can only see his Premier League picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Brighton vs. Newcastle on Thursday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Newcastle vs. Brighton have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is 43-20-3 on all Premier League soccer picks this season, and find out.
