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Coventry City could face a stern test on Saturday when they host Wrexham in a third-round matchup in the 2022-23 FA Cup. Coventry City play in the second-tier Championship, while Wrexham are in the National League, the fifth tier of the English Football League. Still, since celebrities Ryan Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the team in 2021, they have invested heavily in improvements to the Welsh team. Wrexham have dominated most of the season and sit second in the National League, while Coventry are 14th in the Championship and have been little better than average.

Kickoff in Coventry, England is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Coventry City are listed as -126 favorites (risk $126 to win $100) in the latest Coventry City vs. Wrexham odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Wrexham are +320 underdogs, a draw is priced at +255, and the over/under for total match goals is 2.5. Before making any Wrexham vs. Coventry City picks or FA Cup predictions, you need to see what renowned SportsLine soccer bettor Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Last year he went an astounding 50-25-1 on Premier League predictions for a profit of more than $1,800 for $100 bettors.

Now, Eimer has taken a close look at Wrexham vs. Coventry City in the FA Cup. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Coventry City vs. Wrexham:

  • Wrexham vs. Coventry City spread: Coventry City -0.5 (-130)
  • Wrexham vs. Coventry City over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Wrexham vs. Coventry City money line: Coventry City -126, Wrexham +320, Draw +255
  • COV: Coventry City have outscored their last 10 opponents 11-7, going 5-3-2
  • WRX: Wrexham have a 23-4 goal advantage in their past 10 matches (8-2-0)
  • Wrexham vs. Coventry City picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Coventry City will win

The Sky Blues haven't performed terribly well this season, but they still play three levels higher than the Welshmen and have been strong on the back end. Wrexham also are locked in another fierce battle for promotion and could opt to hold out some players. The defense has been the strength for Coventry City, who have allowed 26 goals in 27 league matches. They have conceded 10 at home, where they have been a much stronger team. They are 6-4-3 at Coventry Arena in league play.

Coventry City play a rough-and-tumble game, ranking third in the league in tackles (463) and sharing the league lead in blocked passes (220). Ben Sheaf is tied for most yellow cards with nine, and Gustavo Hamer has two red cards. Goalkeeper Ben Wilson is tied for most clean sheets in the Championship with 12. The Sky Blues also have a star up top in 24-year-old Viktor Gyokeres, who has 12 league goals and is drawing serious transfer interest. Hamer has four goals and four assists.

Why Wrexham will win

The Red Dragons have simply been dominant in the National League. Their only losses are to leader Notts County and third-place Chesterfield, and they have scored 64 goals in 24 matches. That trails only Notts County's 65 and is 13 more than any other team in the league. They have three of the top 10 scorers in the league, led by Paul Mullin, who is second with 17 goals. Ollie Palmer is tied for fifth with 12, and defender Aaron Hayden has 10 goals to rank 10th in the National League.

Wrexham have scored at least twice in 11 of the 16 games on their current unbeaten run. And while this one wouldn't be a massive upset, they pulled off one of the great all-time "giant-killings" in the FA Cup when they beat reigning champ Arsenal 2-1 in 1992. The new ownership has brought pressure, but it also has brought motivation and added talent. Mullin and Palmer are among the star players brought in from higher leagues to bolster the struggling side, so they aren't likely to be intimidated.      

How to make Wrexham vs. Coventry City picks

Eimer has broken down Wrexham vs. Coventry City from every angle. He is leaning Over the goal total and has three other confident best bets, including two plus-money plays, and offers his full breakdown. He's only sharing those picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Coventry City vs. Wrexham in Saturday's FA Cup match? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Wrexham vs. Coventry City match, all from the soccer expert up more than $1,800 on his Premier League picks in 2022, and find out.