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Manchester City vs. West Ham odds, predictions: Soccer expert reveals English League Cup picks for Oct. 27

Manchester City will try to continue its dominance in the competition when it visits West Ham United on Wednesday with a spot in the English League Cup quarterfinals on the line. City has won the League Cup four years in a row and is trying to break a tie with Liverpool and win a fifth straight and a record ninth trophy. The Hammers have not won the event but have reached the final twice. West Ham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the last round, while the Citizens routed League One club Wycombe 6-1. Both managers take the Carabao Cup seriously, and the past two meetings between the teams have come down to the wire.     

Kickoff from London Stadium is set for 2:45 p.m ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Manchester City as the -225 favorite (risk $225 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in its latest West Ham vs. Manchester City odds, with West Ham the +600 underdog. A draw is priced at +340 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before locking in any  Manchester City vs. West Ham picks or English League Cup predictions, you need to see what European soccer insider Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper. Since then, his European soccer picks have hauled in stunning profits. Green has generated well over $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.

Now, Green has taken a close look at Manchester City vs. West Ham from every possible angle and released his coveted English League Cup picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see all of Green’s soccer picks. Here are several odds and betting lines for West Ham vs. Manchester City:

  • West Ham vs. Manchester City spread: Manchester City -1.5 (+125)
  • West Ham vs. Manchester City over-under: 2.5 goals 
  • West Ham vs. Manchester City money line: West Ham +600, Man City -225, Draw +340 
  • WH: Jarrod Bowen has 60 goals over his past five full club seasons 
  • MC: Phil Foden has 11 goals and 11 assists in 31 domestic cup games

Why you should back Manchester City

Manager Pep Guardiola puts more stock in the League Cup than many elite managers and is likely to put out a strong lineup. Top midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who has three goals and one assist in all competitions while recovering from injury, could lead the attack here. He and Riyad Mahrez (seven goals, two assists) both sat out Saturday’s 4-1 win against Brighton and will be rested if called upon. No matter the lineup, City has superior depth to field a talented squad.

The likes of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish should play big roles. City has scored 20 goals and yielded just four in Premier League play this season and leads in possession at 63.8 percent. It has scored five or more goals five times in its past 12 games in all competitions. Plus, the Citizens are 10-2-0 in their last 12 against the Hammers.

Why you should back West Ham

The Hammers have won six of their last seven overall and have outscored the last three opponents 5-0. They should benefit from City fielding some reserve players, especially on the back line. Manager David Moyes faces a decision on whether to start Michail Antonio, with Said Benrahma the team’s No. 2 scorer. Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals also contribute a lot to the attack. 

West Ham finished as the runner-up in the League Cup in 1965–66 and 1980–81 and will have strong backing from the home fans. It held City to a 1-1 draw at London Stadium last October, and Antonio scored in both league meetings last season. Manchester City’s top defensive pairing of Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte could be rested in this match, and elite Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson might give way to American Zack Steffen, who has yielded two goals in his three starts.           

How to make EFL picks for West Ham vs. Manchester City

Green has scrutinized Wednesday’s Manchester City vs. West Ham match from all sides, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He also has revealed three confident best bets, including a strong pick with a plus-money payout, and has a complete analysis of this match. Green is only sharing his picks at SportsLine.

Who wins West Ham vs. Manchester City? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Manchester City vs. West Ham, all from the European soccer expert who has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.

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