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Reigning league champion Manchester City head to Bournemouth on Saturday for an English Premier League match as they try to get back on track. They followed a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest last Saturday with the same result in a Champions League matchup with RB Leipzig on Wednesday. The draw with the Tricky Trees was a disappointment after City (16-4-4) cruised to a 3-1 victory against league leader Arsenal three days earlier. They have played one more match than the Gunners and are second in the Premier League table, two points behind. Bournemouth (5-6-12) are 17th, just three points above last-place Southampton. They just snapped a seven-match winless streak with a 1-0 victory against Wolves last Saturday and are looking to build some momentum at home.

Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England. City are -310 favorites (risk $310 to win $100) and Bournemouth are +800 underdogs in the latest Bournemouth vs. Manchester City odds from Caesars Sportsbook. A draw is priced at +420 and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any Manchester City vs. Bournemouth picks or EPL predictions, you need to see what renowned SportsLine's Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.

Green is on a 23-11 run and is up 11.55 units on his last 34 soccer picks, which is a profit of well over $1,100 for $100 bettors. Anyone who has followed him is way up.

Now, Green has taken a close look at the Man City vs. Bournemouth match and locked in his EPL best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Bournemouth vs. Man City:

  • Man City vs. Bournemouth spread: City -1.5 (-125)
  • Man City vs. Bournemouth over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Man City vs. Bournemouth money line: Bournemouth +800, City -310, Draw +420
  • BOU: The Cherries have scored three goals over their past eight EPL matches
  • MCY: The Cityzens have conceded at least one goal in 10 of their past 12 league games
  • Man City vs. Bournemouth picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Manchester City

The Cityzens have far more quality (and depth) than the Cherries, and they won the first meeting 4-0. They held the ball for 67% of that match and had a 19-3 advantage in shots, putting seven on target to just one for Bournemouth. City lead the league in shots, with their 394 attempts more than double Bournemouth's 195. The Cherries also have allowed the most shots in the league (365), so on paper this looks like a lopsided affair. Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne all scored in the previous meeting, and Manchester City also got an own-goal.

The team hopes to have De Bruyne back from illness, but top scorer Erling Haaland should certainly be in the lineup. He leads the EPL with 26 goals in 24 matches and has plenty of quality alongside him. Jack Grealish (three goals, four assists) could play a more prominent role if De Bruyne isn't ready. Phil Foden (seven goals) and Riyad Mahrez (five goals, four assists) also can score any time. Bernardo Silva and Gundogan have combined for six goals and eight assists. City have beaten Bournemouth in 12 straight and have never lost to the Cherries (16-2-0).

Why you should back Bournemouth 

The Cherries have been a tougher team since manager Gary O'Neil took over following a 9-0 loss to Liverpool. They also will be much more rested and facing a City squad that has been less than impressive on the road. The Cityzens have scored just 19 of their 60 goals in their away matches, while only 12 of Bournemouth's 44 conceded have come at Vitality Stadium. The Cherries have allowed the most shots in the league, but just 30.4% find the target. They have blocked the third-most shots in the league (107), and Chris Mepham is sixth in clearances (106).

Bournemouth have struggled to score, but they have players who can finish their chances, with Philip Billing (four goals) and Kieffer Moore (four) among them. Dominic Solanke and Marcus Tavernier have three goals and four assists apiece, and Tavernier scored the winner against Wolves. Brazilian goalkeeper Neto leads the Premier League in save percentage at 84.2. The Cherries haven't allowed more than one goal in their past four league matches. 

How to make Bournemouth vs. Manchester City picks

Green has taken an in-depth look at the Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Premier League match from every angle. He is leaning Under the goal total and provides two confident best bets, including one with a plus-money payout, and his full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing those picks here.

So, who wins Bournemouth vs. Manchester City on Saturday? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Manchester City vs. Bournemouth match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated almost $1,100 for $100 bettors on his recent soccer picks, and find out.