West Ham vs. Dinamo Zagreb odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Dec. 9 UEFA Europa League prediction

Jon Eimer has locked in his Europa League best bets for Dinamo Zagreb vs. West Ham on Thursday

By CBS Sports Staff

Dec 9, 2021 at 1:39 pm ET • 3 min read

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After a come-from-behind victory over Chelsea in the English Premier League, West Ham United will look to continue its winning ways in the Europa League. The club will square off with Dinamo Zagreb of Croatia on Thursday in what will be each team's final 2021-22 UEFA Europa League group stage match. West Ham prevailed 2-0 when these sides met in September, a win that played a part in the English side already locking up its UEL group. Dinamo Zagreb will not only be out for revenge, but it also needs a result to guarantee its spot in the Europa League Round of 16. You can stream the match on Paramount+ here.

The match will be played at London Stadium, where West Ham plays its home games, and kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. West Ham is the -105 favorite (bet $105 to win $100), while Dinamo Zagreb is the +275 underdog in the latest West Ham vs. Dinamo Zagreb odds from Caesars Sportsbook. A draw is listed at +260, while the over-under for total goals is 2.5. Thursday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan.

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How to watch Dinamo Zagreb vs. West Ham United

Date: Thursday, December 9
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Streaming: Paramount+

UEFA Europa League picks for West Ham United vs. Dinamo Zagreb

Before you tune in to Thursday's match, you need to see the Dinamo Zagreb vs. West Ham picks from soccer insider Jon Eimer. He is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge about leagues and players most people don't know exist, including most oddsmakers. He understands that oddsmakers don't focus on obscure leagues, so he has become obsessed with learning everything possible about smaller leagues. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch. Anyone who has followed him is way up.

For West Ham vs. Dinamo Zagreb, Eimer is backing Dinamo Zagreb to win or draw at a -115 payout. The Croatian side will be highly motivated for Thursday's game, knowing that if it loses, then its Europa League run is likely over. Dinamo Zagreb's fate is in its own hands since it can secure a spot in the knockout stage by getting a win or draw.

Meanwhile, expect the motivation to be lacking for West Ham United after its costly win over Chelsea on Saturday. Not only is West Ham's position in the UEL Round of 16 set, but it lost two key players in knocking off The Blues. Centre-back Kurt Zouma exited with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Manuel Lanzini limped off after scoring a goal earlier in the game. West Ham can't afford to lose any more key players for its EPL championship chase, and Eimer recognizes that when making his picks.

"West Ham has already locked down first in Group H. They have nothing to really play for here besides club pride," Eimer told SportsLine. "They are coming off an incredible win against Chelsea where they suffered injuries. They have a club game coming up on Saturday against Burnley as the visitors and have no reason to risk further injuries. Because of this, we expect to see a primarily second- or third-string squad coming out of West Ham, which still has the potential to create a tough match here."