Wigan Athletic searching for second home Premier League win

Sports bettors in the know are aware the Latics (Wigan Athletic) are searching for only their second home win in Premier League action when they host Everton at JJB Stadium Monday night. They have won only three of their 13 matches so far this season yet BetUS Sportsbook odds makers favour them slightly over the much better side Everton FC in the sports betting market. Go figure.

The Latics have failed to find the net in their last three home matches and their inability to do so on a consistent basis has lead to a failure to turn solid performances into points – the only thing that really counts in Premier League standing. Most recently at home, Wigan ground out a scoreless draw against Stoke City . Prior to that, they were defeated by Aston Villa 4:0 and Middlesbrough 1:0 at JJB Stadium.

Everton FC, by contrast, is buoyed by a recent return to good form. They are on a five-match undefeated streak, since losing to Arsenal 3:1. They drew 1-1 against Man U, beat Bolton and Fulham 1:0 and West Ham 3:1, and drew Middlesbrough 1:1 last weekend.

On the back of these results, Everton FC ( The Toffees) has risen to seventh place in the table. They are making the short journey to Wigan and given the way they are playing, sports bettors have to fancy the Toffees chances to take away at least the point.

Soccer Betting Line:

Wigan Athletic pk -125 +150 2½ O +110 U -130 1 O -140 U +110 Draw +225

Everton FC pk +105 +180 2½ O +110 U -130 1 O -120 U -110 Draw +225

Match Time: 03:00 P.M. Eastern Time, Monday November 24, 2008

Soccer Betting Verdict:

Wigan Athletic +150: Considering the Latics have scored only three times in six games on home soil this season and head into this game on the back of three consecutive blanks at JJB Stadium, they are in danger of recording another big fat zero – in goals and points. Taking the Latics on the money line would be an uncertain play. Bettors might have more success with the team total over/under odds Under 1 goal at +110.

Everton FC +180: There is value in taking Everton FC in this match on the money line. The club ethos is quite optimistic these days and they are looking much stronger than they did earlier this season when they were hampered by injuries. In fact, overall, they have been so much better than Wigan, it would be a shame to miss such a good price tag.

In their last six away matches, they have tallied a 4-1-1 mark and pooled for 12 goals. Taking them on the team total points at Over 1 goal -120 would be a sure play but the real value is on the total over under odds in this match: Over 2.5 goals +110.

Soccer Free Picks: Everton FC +180 | Over 2.5 goals +110

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room