Premier League TODAY 12:30
| Swansea | v | Man Utd |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester United kicked off their campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over West Ham but Swansea will also be content after holding Southampton to a 0-0 draw at St Mary’s. The Swans pose more of a threat at home, where they ended last season in great form, and an entertaining game looks likely.
RECOMMENDATION: Man Utd to win 3-1
REFEREE: Jonathan Moss STADIUM:
Premier League TODAY 15:00
| Leicester | v | Brighton |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Leicester were downed in a 4-3 thriller at Arsenal on the opening day but if showing the same sort of endeavour could open their account at the second time of asking against Brighton. The Seagulls frustrated Man City for over an hour of their Premier League bow but looked short of quality in attack.
RECOMMENDATION: Leicester
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REFEREE: Lee Probert STADIUM:
Premier League TODAY 15:00
| Bournemouth | v | Watford |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Bournemouth were pretty tepid in their 1-0 defeat at West Brom last weekend and are yet to beat Watford in four previous Premier League meetings. Watford will be buoyed by their opening 3-3 draw against Liverpool – a result which suggests new manager Marco Silva is already having an impact.
RECOMMENDATION: Watford
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REFEREE: Roger East STADIUM:
Premier League TODAY 15:00
| Southampton | v | West Ham |
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| 8/11 | 29/10 | 17/4 | More markets |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Southampton scored at a rate of under a goal-per-game at home in the Premier League last season and fired yet another blank in last weekend’s opening fixture against Swansea. West Ham usually fare well against the Saints. They have lost just two of their last six league visits, drawing three times.
RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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REFEREE: Lee Mason STADIUM:
Premier League TODAY 15:00
| Burnley | v | West Brom |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Burnley began the season with a 3-2 victory away at last season’s champions Chelsea but may have to settle for a point on their return to Turf Moor. West Brom also began the season with a win and while they tend to struggle away from the Hawthorns, Tony Pulis always has his side well drilled.
RECOMMENDATION: No goalscorer
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REFEREE: Martin Atkinson STADIUM:
Premier League TODAY 15:00
| Liverpool | v | C Palace |
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EXPERT VERDICT: Crystal Palace endured a miserable opener against Huddersfield and their prospects don’t appear any brighter at Anfield. The Eagles were lacking in all departments against the Terriers which doesn’t bode well against a Liverpool side packed with attacking talent and confident after beating Hoffenheim on Tuesday.
RECOMMENDATION: Liverpool-Liverpool double result
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LAWRO'S PREDICTIONS
All kick-offs 15:00 BST unless otherwise stated.
SATURDAY
Swansea v Man Utd (12:30 BST)
Swansea got themselves a good point at Southampton on the opening weekend, and it felt like that was what they went to St Mary's Stadium for.
I thought Manchester United played well in their 4-0 win over West Ham but the Hammers were poor - after United scored their first goal, it was a little bit too easy for them.
There are much harder tests to come for Jose Mourinho's side, but I think they will get another win in Wales without too many problems.
The big question for Swansea now is how they cope without Gylfi Sigurdsson, who moved to Everton this week.
I suspect they will use the £45m they got for him to strengthen their attack with at least two signings, but they won't have them in place in time for this weekend.
Lawro's prediction: 0-2
The Hornets looked decent up front but obviously had some problems at the back, and Bournemouth will feel like they can hurt them.
The Cherries' 1-0 defeat by West Brom was a little bit of a nothing game, not helped by the fact they conceded relatively early on because the Baggies just shut up shop.
That won't happen this time around, and I am backing Eddie Howe's side to get off the mark.
Lawro's prediction: 2-1
Burnley v West Brom
Burnley's win at Chelsea was a fabulous result and they played really well to get it. Yes, Gary Cahill's red card changed the course of the game, but the Clarets had started well and went on score some really good goals.
Despite their win at Stamford Bridge, I still think it is going to be a tougher season for Burnley than it was last year - but they would be happy with four points from their first two games, if they do get a draw this time.
With West Brom the visitors, I don't see this one being a goal fest - and I am going to go for a draw.
Jay Rodriguez played really well for the Baggies last week and was a bit unlucky not to score from open play - I think he might change that at Turf Moor.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Burnley's win at Chelsea was a fabulous result and they played really well to get it. Yes, Gary Cahill's red card changed the course of the game, but the Clarets had started well and went on score some really good goals.
Despite their win at Stamford Bridge, I still think it is going to be a tougher season for Burnley than it was last year - but they would be happy with four points from their first two games, if they do get a draw this time.
With West Brom the visitors, I don't see this one being a goal fest - and I am going to go for a draw.
Jay Rodriguez played really well for the Baggies last week and was a bit unlucky not to score from open play - I think he might change that at Turf Moor.
Lawro's prediction: 1-1
Leicester v Brighton
Leicester looked really lively in their defeat by Arsenal on the opening night of the Premier League season.
Jamie Vardy was looking particularly sharp and obviously they have got Kelechi Iheanacho waiting in the wings. I think they will just have too much firepower for Brighton.
After their defeat against Manchester City last week, this is another tough introduction to the Premier League for the Seagulls because Leicester are very strong at home.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Leicester looked really lively in their defeat by Arsenal on the opening night of the Premier League season.
Jamie Vardy was looking particularly sharp and obviously they have got Kelechi Iheanacho waiting in the wings. I think they will just have too much firepower for Brighton.
After their defeat against Manchester City last week, this is another tough introduction to the Premier League for the Seagulls because Leicester are very strong at home.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Liverpool v Crystal Palace
Against Huddersfield, Palace looked like a team where the new manager has come in, changed the whole way they play and the players are not convinced by it.
It did not seem to suit them and it can hardly help Frank de Boer that he has not been able to make many signings - sometimes the players you have must dictate your tactics.
For example, Eagles striker Christian Benteke did not fit into Jurgen Klopp's playing style when he was at Liverpool, and I think De Boer needs to keep it simple at the moment.
So, if you have got a 6ft 3in centre-forward like Benteke, then get people into wide areas and get crosses into the box for him.
Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is now out injured for a month too, and this feels like a good time for Liverpool to play them.
That is why I am backing the Reds to win - although I am tipping them to keep a clean sheet, which is quite a big shout at the moment.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Against Huddersfield, Palace looked like a team where the new manager has come in, changed the whole way they play and the players are not convinced by it.
It did not seem to suit them and it can hardly help Frank de Boer that he has not been able to make many signings - sometimes the players you have must dictate your tactics.
For example, Eagles striker Christian Benteke did not fit into Jurgen Klopp's playing style when he was at Liverpool, and I think De Boer needs to keep it simple at the moment.
So, if you have got a 6ft 3in centre-forward like Benteke, then get people into wide areas and get crosses into the box for him.
Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is now out injured for a month too, and this feels like a good time for Liverpool to play them.
That is why I am backing the Reds to win - although I am tipping them to keep a clean sheet, which is quite a big shout at the moment.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Southampton v West Ham
West Ham are on the road again - they are starting the season with three straight away games because London Stadium is not ready for matches after hosting the World Athletics Championships.
That is not ideal anyway, but even less so after the manner of their 4-0 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday
Southampton made a better start with their draw against Swansea, but their problem was they did not really look like they were going to score despite having plenty of chances.
I think they will have more opportunities on Saturday because, like their ground, West Ham do not quite look ready. If Saints can take them, they will win this time.
Lawro's prediction: 2-1
West Ham are on the road again - they are starting the season with three straight away games because London Stadium is not ready for matches after hosting the World Athletics Championships.
That is not ideal anyway, but even less so after the manner of their 4-0 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday
Southampton made a better start with their draw against Swansea, but their problem was they did not really look like they were going to score despite having plenty of chances.
I think they will have more opportunities on Saturday because, like their ground, West Ham do not quite look ready. If Saints can take them, they will win this time.
Lawro's prediction: 2-1
Stoke v Arsenal (17:30 BST)
It is going to be very interesting to see how Jese Rodriguez gets on at Stoke after his arrival on loan from Paris St-Germain.
Stoke looked a little bit rusty against Everton last weekend, and they definitely needed some more firepower in their squad. Jese has a big reputation. The question is, can he live up to it?
Arsenal only just got through their topsy-turvy game against Leicester and are not always great away from home.
They have also struggled at Stoke in the past - but they won 4-1 there in May and I think the Gunners will come out on top again this time too.
Lawro's prediction: 0-2
It is going to be very interesting to see how Jese Rodriguez gets on at Stoke after his arrival on loan from Paris St-Germain.
Stoke looked a little bit rusty against Everton last weekend, and they definitely needed some more firepower in their squad. Jese has a big reputation. The question is, can he live up to it?
Arsenal only just got through their topsy-turvy game against Leicester and are not always great away from home.
They have also struggled at Stoke in the past - but they won 4-1 there in May and I think the Gunners will come out on top again this time too.
Lawro's prediction: 0-2
[h=3]Marc Lawrence[/h]Game Details
Aug 19 '17, 4:05 PM in 16h
MLB | Dodgers vs Tigers
Play on: Dodgers -142 at betonline
Game Analysis
Play - L.A. Dodgers w/Ryu (Game 977).
Edges - Dodgers: 16-3 on Saturdays this season; and Ryu 6-1 with 2.50 ERA last seven overall team starts this season… Tigers: Fulmer 7.91 ERA last four starts; and 0-3 last three team starts during August… With Ryu in commanding KW form with 20 Ks and 3 BBs his last three starts, we recommend a 1* play on the Dodgers. Thank you and good luck as always.
Aug 19 '17, 4:05 PM in 16h
MLB | Dodgers vs Tigers
Play on: Dodgers -142 at betonline
Game Analysis
Play - L.A. Dodgers w/Ryu (Game 977).
Edges - Dodgers: 16-3 on Saturdays this season; and Ryu 6-1 with 2.50 ERA last seven overall team starts this season… Tigers: Fulmer 7.91 ERA last four starts; and 0-3 last three team starts during August… With Ryu in commanding KW form with 20 Ks and 3 BBs his last three starts, we recommend a 1* play on the Dodgers. Thank you and good luck as always.
[h=3]Jimmy Boyd[/h]Game Details
Aug 19 '17, 9:05 PM in 21h
MLB | Phillies vs Giants
Play on: Giants -125 at betonline
Game Analysis
Free Pick on Giants -
I really like the value here with San Francisco as a short home favorite against the Phillies. Anytime you can fade Philadelphia on the road at this price, it's hard to pass up. Going into Friday's contest at SF the Phillies are a miserable 19-45 on the road (currently trail 6-0 in the 3rd). So while the Giants aren't a top notch team, they have a bigger edge here than the line would indicate. They also have been playing better of late, as they own a 9-7 record in August going into Friday.
More than anything I like the pitching matchup here in favor of San Francisco. The Phillies are sending out Jerad Eickhoff, who is a big reason for their awful road record. Eickhoff has a 4.59 ERA and 1.407 WHIP in 11 road starts, which Philadelphia has gone a miserable 1-10 in. Giants counter with Ty Blach, who despite a 4.35 ERA has pitched well more often than he's been bad, especially of late. In his last 8 starts, he's allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of those outings. He had a clunker last time out at Miami, but has done a great job of bouncing back from a poor showing. Take San Francisco!
Aug 19 '17, 9:05 PM in 21h
MLB | Phillies vs Giants
Play on: Giants -125 at betonline
Game Analysis
Free Pick on Giants -
I really like the value here with San Francisco as a short home favorite against the Phillies. Anytime you can fade Philadelphia on the road at this price, it's hard to pass up. Going into Friday's contest at SF the Phillies are a miserable 19-45 on the road (currently trail 6-0 in the 3rd). So while the Giants aren't a top notch team, they have a bigger edge here than the line would indicate. They also have been playing better of late, as they own a 9-7 record in August going into Friday.
More than anything I like the pitching matchup here in favor of San Francisco. The Phillies are sending out Jerad Eickhoff, who is a big reason for their awful road record. Eickhoff has a 4.59 ERA and 1.407 WHIP in 11 road starts, which Philadelphia has gone a miserable 1-10 in. Giants counter with Ty Blach, who despite a 4.35 ERA has pitched well more often than he's been bad, especially of late. In his last 8 starts, he's allowed 2 or fewer runs in 6 of those outings. He had a clunker last time out at Miami, but has done a great job of bouncing back from a poor showing. Take San Francisco!
[h=3]Red Dog Sports[/h]Game Details
Aug 19 '17, 10:00 AM in 11h
Soccer | Wigan Athletic vs Oldham Athletic
Play on: Wigan Athletic -110 at Bovada
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Aug 19 '17, 10:00 AM in 11h
Soccer | Wigan Athletic vs Oldham Athletic
Play on: Wigan Athletic -110 at Bovada
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[h=3]Mikey Sports[/h]Game Details
Aug 19 '17, 7:30 PM in 20h
NFLX | Jets vs Lions
Play on: Jets +5½ -110 at GTBets
Aug 19 '17, 7:30 PM in 20h
NFLX | Jets vs Lions
Play on: Jets +5½ -110 at GTBets
[h=3]Scott Rickenbach[/h]Game Details
Aug 19 '17, 2:20 PM in 1h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Cubs
Play on: Blue Jays +230 at 5Dimes
Game Analysis
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Saturday MLB Free Pick Toronto Blue Jays Money Line (+) @ Chicago Cubs @ 2:20 ET - Having only appeared in one game for a National League team in his career, Nick Tepesch now faces the Cubs in inter-league action. He has an edge here against Chicago as their lineup has a lack of familiarity with him. Tepesch also got a boost in terms of confidence by allowing just 1 earned run in 6 innings in his most recent start. Of course the Blue Jays are priced as a huge dog here for a reason but the value clearly lies with them in this spot. Jose Quintana gets the start for the Cubs and he is off of another shaky start in his most recent outing as he struggled with fastball command. This is nothing new as prior to that inconsistent outing versus the Reds he allowed 10 runs (9 earned) in the 11 innings spanning his two prior starts. In fact, prior to the ugly win over Cincinnati, the Cubs had lost 3 straight Quintana starts. Since Quintana was a long-time White Sox pitcher before recently moving cross town to the Cubs, the Blue Jays lineup has plenty of familiarity with the southpaw and they'll use that to their advantage here. In 12 day game starts combined with the Sox and Cubs this season Quintana has gone just 3-6 with a 5.45 ERA. He just doesn't warrant this big price range in this spot and I am recommending taking a shot with the big dog in this one. The Jays lost yesterday but have not lost back to back games this month and the Cubs, prior to yesterday's win, were an ugly 6-9 their last 15 games! Free Pick Toronto Blue Jays money line early Saturday afternoon. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
Aug 19 '17, 2:20 PM in 1h
MLB | Blue Jays vs Cubs
Play on: Blue Jays +230 at 5Dimes
Game Analysis
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Saturday MLB Free Pick Toronto Blue Jays Money Line (+) @ Chicago Cubs @ 2:20 ET - Having only appeared in one game for a National League team in his career, Nick Tepesch now faces the Cubs in inter-league action. He has an edge here against Chicago as their lineup has a lack of familiarity with him. Tepesch also got a boost in terms of confidence by allowing just 1 earned run in 6 innings in his most recent start. Of course the Blue Jays are priced as a huge dog here for a reason but the value clearly lies with them in this spot. Jose Quintana gets the start for the Cubs and he is off of another shaky start in his most recent outing as he struggled with fastball command. This is nothing new as prior to that inconsistent outing versus the Reds he allowed 10 runs (9 earned) in the 11 innings spanning his two prior starts. In fact, prior to the ugly win over Cincinnati, the Cubs had lost 3 straight Quintana starts. Since Quintana was a long-time White Sox pitcher before recently moving cross town to the Cubs, the Blue Jays lineup has plenty of familiarity with the southpaw and they'll use that to their advantage here. In 12 day game starts combined with the Sox and Cubs this season Quintana has gone just 3-6 with a 5.45 ERA. He just doesn't warrant this big price range in this spot and I am recommending taking a shot with the big dog in this one. The Jays lost yesterday but have not lost back to back games this month and the Cubs, prior to yesterday's win, were an ugly 6-9 their last 15 games! Free Pick Toronto Blue Jays money line early Saturday afternoon. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
