Liverpool (14 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss) welcomes Chelsea (9-4-8) to Anfield Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Liverpool vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.
Liverpool is a strong 8-2-0 at home. However, the Reds will be without F Mohamed Salah, who is recovering from a thigh injury. He is the team’s leading scorer. Liverpool has been cruising as of late, winning 3 EPL matches in a row and 6 of its last 7 throughout all competitions.
Chelsea will be without several players as well, including star D Reece James. The Blues are 4-1-5 on the road this season and have scored 35 goals in 21 games, allowing 31. They are led by F Cole Palmer, who has a team-high 9 goals and is tied for a team-high 4 assists. Chelsea have won 3 straight EPL matches and 4 of their last 5.
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Liverpool vs. Chelsea odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Liverpool -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Chelsea +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +360
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -145)
Liverpool vs. Chelsea picks and predictions
Prediction
Chelsea 2, Liverpool 2
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+360).
The value is there to back Chelsea, especially with Liverpool in a look-ahead spot. Liverpool battles Arsenal for the top spot in the English Premier League Saturday, and it may already be eyeing that matchup. Without its top-scoring option, it could be in a spot to let fans down.
Chelsea have won 3 straight games, including a 3-2 road victory over Luton Town. They also haVe a draw to Man City and Arsenal on their resume, both at home. Regardless, they can hang with the Reds. At this value, it is worth backing DRAW (+360).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+105).
Liverpool still has several competent attackers and has been on fire as of late. It has scored 8 goals in its last 2 games and 10 goals over its last 3. It has scored 2 or more goals in 6 of its last 8. Couple that with having allowed 2 goals in its last 2 games, and Liverpool has seen many goals over its last several outings.
Chelsea will be down James, who is among their best defenders. Their offense has also been on fire, scoring 2 or more in 3 of their last 5. That said, the Blues have allowed 19 goals in their last 10 games, so they haven’t defended at a high level.
Put together the recent successes (or failures) on each side of the ball for these teams and expect numerous goals. Take OVER 3.5 (+105).
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