Posted on
3/10/2008 6:36:01 PM
Soccer Betting - English Championship Picks
By Nila Amerova
Listen up soccer betting fans! BetUS offers a wide-range of soccer betting options on a whole array of soccer leagues and premier championship competitions, so check out all the soccer odds that are currently live. To get you started betting on soccer, here is a look at the Soccer odds for English Championship matches.
Team Spread Moneyline Total Points Team Total Points
Scunthorpe United PK -105 +165 Over 2 -145 Over 1 -120 Under 1 -120
Plymouth Argyle PK -125 +140 Under 2 +115 Under 1 -115 Over 1 -125
Draw +220
Analysis: Plymouth (at +140 on the money line) arrive visiting Scunthorpe United and while they are in fine form, they are facing a tough contest as visitors. Plymouth are in a tight competition for a high berth and with five wins in their last seven matches, they are a quality squad. The only concerning blemish against the visitors is their recent loss at home to Sheffield United (0:1), when they were punished for their lacklustre performance and failing to take the initiative.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Scunthorpe United is coming off an away loss to Hull (0:2). The young team seems to be too inexperienced at this level and in their last five home matches, they posted two wins, two losses and one draw.
Soccer Free Picks:
Over/Under: Over 2.0 goals
Money line: Plymouth Argyle at +140
Team Spread Moneyline Total Points Team Total Points
Barnsley PK -105 +165 Over 2 -145 Over 1 -110 Under 1 -130
Ipswich Town PK -125 +140 Under 2 +115 Under 1 -110 Over 1 -130 356 Draw +220
Analysis: Barnsley is riding a high with the victory over Chelsea in FA Cup that saw them reach their first semifinal since 1912! So will the celebratory mood spill over to Tuesday? Their domestic form has been only good enough to keep them from relegation zone thus far, but if they continue their poor form in away matches, their standings in the league will be shaky. A win here will be important for the squad psychologically, particularly as in the 2006/07 campaign, Ipswich crushed Barnsley 5:1.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Ipswich is slightly favoured at +140 on the money line to post the away win. And with two wins, one draw and one defeat in their last four away matches, Ipswich could replicate their winning performance of 2006/07 – maybe not with as high a goal count though – but certainly if Barnsley heads are still in the clouds after their big FA Cup win over Chelsea. Nevertheless, I still like Barnsley for the win.
Soccer Free Picks:
Over/Under: Under 2.0 goals
Money line: Barnsley at +165
Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.
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