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Brighton & Hove Albion look to continue their success against teams in the bottom half of the table when they visit Crystal Palace for an English Premier League match on Thursday. The Seagulls (7-5-5) come into the match at London's Selhurst Park off a 2-0 loss to Arsenal last Sunday. They are ninth in the Premier League table and have done well against the league's less-talented sides. Crystal Palace (4-5-8) are 15th in the EPL table but just pulled off a 2-2 draw with reigning league champs Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. 

Thursday's kickoff in London is set for 3 p.m. ET. Brighton are +125 favorites (risk $100 to win $125) on the money line in the latest Crystal Palace vs. Brighton odds. Palace are +210 underdogs, a draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Brighton vs. Crystal Palace picks, you'll want to see the English Premier League predictions from SportsLine soccer insider Jim Holliman.

Holliman has been a writer and editor for more than 25 years and grew up with soccer in his blood. He played competitively through high school and has been following the game closely since the 1970's heyday of the North American Soccer League. His interest has expanded worldwide, and his betting approach is centered on crunching the numbers, but he sees the whole field and relies on his instinct.

Since the 2022 World Cup, Holliman is 133-131-1 on his soccer picks and has been profitable across multiple leagues, including the UEFA Champions League and German Bundesliga. He is 25-17 (+527) on UCL predictions over that span.

Now, Holliman has broken down Crystal Palace vs. Brighton and just revealed his English Premier League picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the Premier League odds for Brighton vs. Crystal Palace:

  • Crystal Palace vs. Brighton spread: Brighton -0.5 (+120)
  • Crystal Palace vs. Brighton over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Crystal Palace vs. Brighton money line: Palace +210, Brighton +125, Draw +240
  • CRP: Have yielded at least two goals in five of their past six matches.
  • BRI: Have conceded at least one goal in every EPL game this season.
  • Crystal Palace vs. Brighton picks: See picks here

Why you should back Brighton & Hove Albion

The Seagulls have just one loss this season against a team outside the top eight in the Premier League table, and that came against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. That loss and the setback to Arsenal are their only losses in their past 11 matches in all competitions (4-5-2). Palace have lost four straight matches at home and could be without top scorer Odsonne Edouard (six goals) as he deals with a knee injury. No other Palace player has scored more than two goals this season.

Evan Ferguson (six), Joao Pedro (five) and Simon Adingra (four) are the top scorers for Brighton. The Seagulls have scored nearly twice as many goals as Crystal Palace (33-17), and Arsenal just ended their 32-game scoring streak in the top flight. Brighton are second in the league in possession (61.4%), while Palace are at 43.5% (14th), so the visitors should control the pace of play. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Crystal Palace

The Eagles should bring some confidence into this home match after a big result on the road. Jean-Philippe Mateta cut into City's two goal lead with a goal in the 76th minute on Saturday, and Michael Olise converted a penalty in the 95th. Both have two goals this season despite having just eight starts between them. Mateta has played in 14 matches and can take on a more prominent role with Edouard out, and he also has three assists. Olise has played in six games while battling injuries.

Crystal Palace has an extra day of rest, and Brighton also have been worn down by Europa League play in recent weeks. The hosts will be getting Jordan Ayew (one goal, three assists) back after a red-card suspension. Eberechi Eze also has two goals, and manager Roy Hodgson was impressed by the work of Matheus Franca, 19, and David Ozoh, 18, against City. Palace have allowed five fewer goals than Brighton this season (25-30) and have allowed 63 shots on target, fifth-fewest in the EPL. See which team to pick here.

How to make Crystal Palace vs. Brighton picks

Holliman has taken an in-depth look at the Crystal Palace vs. Brighton matchup from every angle. He is taking Over 2.5 goals (-125) and has locked in two other confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout. You can only get Holliman's Premier League picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Brighton vs. Crystal Palace on Thursday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to back, all from the expert who's been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.