Sheffield vs. Wrexham odds, picks, how to watch, stream, time: Aug. 13, 2024 EFL Cup prediction

Wrexham A.F.C. will try to keep their winning ways alive when they visit Sheffield United in the first round of the 2024 EFL Cup on Tuesday on Paramount+. The visitors made a triumphant return to the EFL League One last Saturday after being promoted for the second time in two seasons and kicked off the campaign with a 3-2 victory against Wycombe. Meanwhile, Sheffield United will return home after starting their 2024 EFL Championship campaign with a 2-0 road win against Preston. Stream the match live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days when you sign up here, and catch full analysis on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.

Kickoff from Bramall Lane in Sheffield is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest Sheffield United vs. Wrexham odds list the hosts as the -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Wrexham as the +350 underdogs. A draw is priced at +320 and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. Tuesday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can now try free for the first week.

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How to watch Wrexham vs. Sheffield United

• Sheffield United vs. Wrexham date: Tuesday,  Aug. 13
• Sheffield United vs. Wrexham time: 3 p.m. ET
• Sheffield United vs. Wrexham live stream: Paramount+ (try seven days free)

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EFL Cup picks for Wrexham vs. Sheffield United

Before you tune in to Tuesday's match, you need to see the EFL Cup picks from betting expert Brandt Sutton. Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

For Sheffield United vs. Wrexham, Sutton is picking both teams to score plus Over 2.5 goals for a -140 payout. The expert acknowledges that Wrexham have plenty of firepower. However, he also points out the defensive breakdowns in their season debut, as Wycombe controlled 56% possession and took 19 total shots including four on target.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United controlled 55% possession in their own season-opener and had 11 shots with three on target against Preston.

"Sheffield United has the talent to take advantage of those scoring opportunities, which is why I'm expecting to see both teams score & Over 2.5 goals when these two clubs collide on Tuesday," Sutton told SportsLine. Stream the game here and check out full soccer coverage on CBS Sports Golazo Network.

How to watch, live stream the EFL Cup on Paramount+

Now that you know what to pick, get ready to watch the EFL Cup. Visit Paramount+ now to see EFL Cup Games, Italian Serie A, your live local CBS sporting events, some of the world's top soccer matchups and much more. Don't forget you can now try Paramount+ free for the first week. You can also watch full soccer coverage on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.