Big Al's Daily Angle: NFL and EPL Previews and Odds - 10/02/2023

by Big Al Staff

Monday, Oct 02, 2023
The Monday sports card features NFL and EPL action.

Week 4 in the NFL concludes with the Seattle Seahawks playing on the road against the New York Giants on ABC, ESPN, and the ESPN2 Manningcast. The Seahawks have won two games in a row after their 37-27 victory against Carolina as a 4.5-point favorite last Sunday. Seattle opened their season with a 30-13 loss at home against the Los Angeles Rams before beating Detroit on the road, 37-31. Their 2-1 record has them currently in second place in the NFL West behind the now 4-0 San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks only have one giveaway this season, but they are last in the NFL in third-down defense. Head coach Pete Carroll has a 5-0 record with Seattle at MetLife Field, including their Super Bowl victory against the Denver Broncos in 2014. He does get safety Jamal Adams back for this game.

The Giants come off a 30-12 loss at San Francisco as a 10.5-point underdog back on September 21st in the Thursday Night Football game for the third week of the season. New York opened the season with a 40-0 loss at home against Dallas on Sunday Night Football before rebounding with a 31-28 win at Arizona despite trailing by a 20-0 deficit. New York returns to Monday Night Football having lost their last seven games in this spot. Running back Saquon Barkley is listed as doubtful for this game with his ankle injury. The Giants have revenge on their minds after in Seattle, 27-13, as a 3-point underdog on October 30th. 

Seattle is a 1.5-point road favorite at DraftKings, with the total set at 42.5. 

Matchweek 7 in the English Premier League concludes with Chelsea playing at Fulham on the USA Network at 3 PM ET. The Blues are winless in their last three matches after a 1-0 loss at home to Aston Villa last Sunday. Their 0-0 draw at home at Bournemouth on September 17th is their only result in their last three contests. Chelsea opened their season 1-1 draw with Liverpool before losing 3-1 at West Ham United. Their lone victory this season was a 3-1 win at home against Luton Town before they lost at home to Nottingham Forest by a 1-0 score. With only five points this season, they rank 15th in the EPL standings. 

Fulham comes off a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace last Saturday. The Cottagers have eight points this season from two wins and two drs in their six matches. Fulham opened their season with a 1-0 win at Everton before a 3-0 loss at home to Brentford. They went on the road to earn a 2-2 draw at Arsenal. They then lost on the road at Manchester City, 5-1, before beating Luton Town at home, 1-0, before their scoreless draw with Crystal Palace last week. Their eight points put them in a tie for 11th place in the EPL standings. 

Chelsea is a -0.5 goal-line road favorite at BetMGM with an over/under of 2.5.

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