For those eager for early betting options on Friday, engaging matches await in both the Premier League and Serie A, starting before 3 p.m. ET. The day’s sports lineup also features five college football clashes, the first kicking off at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network, where Delaware takes on Western Kentucky. According to the SportsLine Projection Model, Western Kentucky is favored to upset Delaware at +120.
One of SportsLine’s experts additionally supports Bournemouth (+100) to beat Fulham as one of the top betting picks for the day.
What We’re Betting on Today
- Bournemouth (+100) to beat Fulham
- Verona vs. Sassuolo Under 2.5 total goals (-160)
- Western Kentucky winning against Delaware (+120)
Friday’s Soccer Picks
Match: Bournemouth vs. Fulham (Friday, 3 p.m. ET)
- Bet: Bournemouth winning (+100)
“AFC Bournemouth has begun the Premier League season strong with 11 points from six matches, and a win against Fulham may secure a top-five spot before the international break,” noted SportsLine analyst Matt Severance. “The Cherries are unbeaten in their last five EPL matches, though two ended in draws, which might be our only way to lose this.
Fulham is facing forward injury challenges, losing Rodrigo Muniz and having Raul Jimenez doubtful. Fulham has recorded only two victories in their last 12 contests against Bournemouth.
Match: Verona vs. Sassuolo (Friday, 2:45 p.m. ET)
- Bet: Less than 2.5 total goals (-149)
SportsLine’s soccer analyst Brandt Sutton predicts fewer than 2.5 goals in this Serie A encounter. The majority of Verona’s recent games have featured low goal counts due to their offensive challenges. Having only scored two goals in five Serie A matches, Verona is struggling.
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Friday College Football Picks
Match: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (Friday, 3 p.m. ET)
- Bet: Western Kentucky to win (+120)
Western Kentucky has improved its record to 4-1, with a perfect 2-0 in Conference USA after their latest 27-22 victory over Missouri State. Senior quarterback Maverick McIvor passed for 317 yards last week, with a season average of 294.8 passing yards per game. The team scores an average of 30 points per game, while Delaware’s defense struggles against the pass, ranking low in yards allowed.
The projection forecasts Western Kentucky triumphing in 66% of scenarios, presenting strong odds for those betting on them.
