2023-24 English Premier League Newcastle vs. Aston Villa odds, picks, predictions: Best bets for Saturday's EPL opener from proven soccer expert

The opening week of the 2023-24 English Premier League season is upon us. Newcastle and Aston Villa meet at St. James Park in the league opener for both sides. Both clubs finished in the top seven of the EPL last season, and the squads also squared off in a July friendly that ended at 3-3.

Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Newcastle are -140 favorites (risk $140 to win $100) in the latest Newcastle vs. Aston Villa odds, with Aston Villa +375 underdogs. A draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (.)

Before you lock in your Newcastle vs. Aston Villa picks or EPL predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and Europa League (+1.60).

Green knows Newcastle were No. 4 in the EPL table last season with the third-best goal differential (+35) behind Manchester City and Arsenal. That was the best finish for the club since 2003, and the Magpies were great at home. Newcastle lost only twice in home action last season, including a 4-0 win over Aston Villa at St. James Park. Aston Villa improved as the season went along and posted a +5 goal differential last season. Ollie Watkins leads the way after a 15-goal season, and the club also has Emiliano Martinez in goal as the first-ever player to win the World Cup while playing for Aston Villa.

Green has taken an in-depth look at the Newcastle vs. Aston Villa matchup, and he is leaning Under on the goal total. He has locked in two best bets, including one that returns around +300, and has a full breakdown of this Premier League matchup! You need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.