2016-17 Premier League Week 34 Predictions, Picks and Preview

There are just six games on this weekend’s Premier League slate due to some teams’ participation in the FA Cup. But there will nevertheless be some intriguing matches to bet on, especially with crucial games for Manchester United and Liverpool. As always, here’s our complete list of predictions and best bet recommendations for all the matches on the schedule.

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Saturday, April 22

Hull City vs. Watford (10:00 AM ET)

Line: Hull City -125 vs. Watford +290, tie +235; total: 2.5 – view all Premier League lines

Hull City will look to arrest their two-game losing skid when they host Watford this coming Saturday. The Tigers will fancy their chances of doing just that as they have fared extremely well at home of late. Ever since Marco Silva took over the coaching reins last January, the Tigers have picked up 16 points from a possible 18 at KCom Stadium. They will look to make it four-consecutive Premier League home wins against a Watford side that will be missing the services of Craig Cathcart, Younes Kaboul, Mauro Zarate, Ben Watson and Roberto Pereyra.

Writer’s Prediction: Hull (-125) edge past Watford, 2-1.

Swansea City vs. Stoke City (10:00 AM ET)

Line: Swansea City +120 vs. Stoke City +200, tie +210; total: 2.5 – view all Premier League lines

It’s now or never for Swansea City, who find themselves two points from safety with five matches left in this enthralling Premier League season. The Swans, who are 0-1-5 in their last six matches, will look to turn things around against Stoke City this coming Saturday. The Swans have won just one of their last seven Premier League outings against Stoke, who are looking to win consecutive away league games at Liberty Stadium for the first time. The Potters are aiming for a second consecutive Premier League victory after beating Hull City 3-1 to end a four-game skid.

Writer’s Prediction: Swansea City and Stoke cancel each other out in a drab 0-0 affair. Take the total to go UNDER 2.5 goals.

West Ham vs. Everton (10:00 AM ET)

Line: West Ham +205 vs. Everton +110, tie +225; total: 2.5 – view all Premier League lines

Everton stretched their unbeaten run in the Premier League to three matches with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Burnley last Saturday. Romelu Lukaku scored for a ninth-straight home game as the Toffees made it eight-consecutive Premier League wins at Goodison Park. They will look to keep the momentum going on the road when they travel to Olympic Stadium to face West Ham this coming Saturday.

For the Toffees to accomplish that feat, they will need Lukaku to continue his excellent play. The Belgian international has been in fine form, scoring 12 goals in his last nine matches. He will look to wreak havoc against a West Ham defense that will be without defender Sam Byram, who was suspended after picking up a red card in the 2-2 draw with Sunderland last weekend.

Writer’s Prediction: Everton (+110) ease past West Ham, 2-0.

Bournemouth vs. Middlesbrough (10:00 AM ET)

Line: Bournemouth -131 vs. Middlesbrough +300, tie +240; total: 2.5 – view all Premier League lines

Premier League survival will be the matter at hand when the Cherries host Middlesbrough at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Boro are mired in a deep slump as they have not won in their last 15 league matches (0-6-9). Boro have scored just seven goals during that stretch as they find themselves floundering in 19th place – six points away from safety. With matches against Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool still to come, it’s high time for Boro to grab all three points against Bournemouth.

The Cherries will not give an inch, though, as they are also fighting for their tournament lives. Eddie Howe’s men know that a victory against Boro would be enough to guarantee Bournemouth another year of Premier League football. The Cherries, who have not won in each of their last four Premier League matches, will look to avenge a 2-0 defeat to Boro at the Riverside earlier this season.

Writer’s Prediction: Bournemouth (-131) pile more misery on Middlesbrough with a 3-1 win.

Sunday, April 23

Burnley FC vs. Manchester United (9:15 AM ET)

Line: Burnley FC +490 vs. Manchester United -210, tie +280; total: 2.5 – view all Premier League lines

Manchester United moved to within four points of Manchester City for that coveted fourth spot in the Premier League with an impressive 2-0 victory over Chelsea over the weekend. Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera scored for the hosts, who stretched their unbeaten run in the Premier League to 22 matches.

The Red Devils will look to keep the momentum going when they face Burnley this coming Sunday. However, they’ll have to do it, without star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who suffered a ghastly knee injury in their Europa League win against Anderlecht. The good news for Jose Mourinho is that Rashford is in a rich vein of form right now. He followed up his heroics against Chelsea with a match-winning display against Anderlecht. The 19-year-old has had a hand in four goals in his last four appearances for Manchester United.

Writer’s Prediction: Manchester United (-210) edge past Burnley, 1-0.

Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace (11:30 AM ET)

Line: Liverpool -246 vs. Crystal Palace +510, tie +325; total: 3.0 – view all Premier League lines

Two of the league’s hottest teams collide at Anfield this coming Saturday as Liverpool and Crystal Palace square off in the weekend’s final match. The Reds are 5-2-0 over their last seven league matches and currently sit in third place with 66 points. The Eagles, on the other hand, have won five of their last seven league matches to move seven points clear of the relegation zone.

That being said, we give the slight advantage to Liverpool in this particular matchup. The Reds have won each of their last two league meetings with Palace. Also, Big Sam Allardyce has never won a Premier League game at Anfield as a manager, going 0-3-10 in 13 matches there.

Writer’s Prediction: Liverpool  (-246) destroy Palace, 3-0.

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