AFC Wimbledon vs. Wrexham Picks, Predictions & Odds: Visitors in Pursuit of Maiden Win

Wrexham bested League One opposition after a penalty shootout in the EFL Cup on Tuesday and now set their sights on their first League Two win of the season. Read on for our AFC Wimbledon vs. Wrexhampicks based on the odds from our best soccerbetting sites.

No Paul Mullin? No problem. The Red Dragons are stillwithout their main striker, and they even afforded the luxury of resting key playersfor the midweek cup win. On Saturday, they head to one of the favorites forrelegation. AFC Wimbledon avoided the drop to the National League by just fivepoints last season.

Wrexham, who were promoted from the National League lastterm, have ambitions at the other end of the table. The league’s big spenderswill be heading to southwest London with new signing James McClean raring to go.The Irish international was seen as a coup for the club. His offensive skillcould be the boost the Red Dragons need in the absence of Mullin.

Here is our best AFC Wimbledon vs. Wrexham pick(odds via our best sports betting apps; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-starscale).

AFC Wimbledon vs. Wrexhampick

Wrexham moneyline (+105 via DraftKings,FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365) ⭐⭐⭐

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Wimbledon earned a point on the road to Grimsby on opening dayand had just 38% possession in the 0-0 draw. They could have had a win, but AliAl Hamadi saw his 59th-minute penalty saved. The Dons had an xG of 0.29 atBlundell Park.

On home soil last season,Wimbledon had seven wins, seven draws, and nine losses in 23 League Twocontests. The Dons’ last league win came in March, which is their only victoryin their last 20 League Two games (D7, L12). They did, however, beat lastseason’s Championship playoff finalists Coventry at home in the EFL Cup onWednesday. The Dons came from behind with four minutes remaining to beat theSky Blues in regulation.

Wrexham’s Elliot Lee createdfive chances on Matchday 1 against MK Dons, the most of any player in League Two onthe opening matchday. Their xG was 2.18 in the 5-3 loss to MK Dons lastweekend. Phil Parkinson’s side is a threat going forward.

The Red Dragons will have Ollie Palmer in attack. He came off the benchand assisted in that 5-3 loss. Palmer was sold by the Dons to Wrexham fora club-record fee in 2022, and he's been a huge hit in Wales with 32 goals in 66appearances.

There’s superior quality throughout this Wrexham squad, and they’ve gotmultiple players who can unlock defenses. They’ll be good value for their firstthree points on the road this weekend.

AFC Wimbledon vs. Wrexhambest odds

DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365 (+105)

Wrexham are the better team. They were humbled last weekendbut the win over Wigan will have boosted their confidence. Wimbledon also got a win in midweek, but they are expected to struggle this season.Compared to the Wrexham squad, they don’t have the depth. Our best sportsbooks have theDons as underdogs, despite being at home. They’re as high as +260 via bet365 towin this contest.

These teams have never met in the English Football Leaguebefore. Palmer returning to face his old club is a factor worthconsidering. He is +150 via bet365 and BetMGM to score in this game.

Most of our main books are consistent with their odds onWrexham to win. Only Caesars has them priced below even money. Until Friday morning, onlyBetMGM had Wrexham priced at +105, but DraftKings and bet365 raised their odds to match that price.

The only reason I’m sticking three stars on the play is because theRed Dragons are on the road, although I am very confident they willcome away from London with a win.

AFC Wimbledon vs. Wrexhamgame info

• Date: Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. ET
• TV: iFollow
• Location: The Cherry Red Records Stadium, Wimbledon, London
• Weather: 70 degrees, 20% chance of precipitation, 14-mph winds

AFC Wimbledon-Wrexham pick made 08/11/2023 at 12p.m. ET.

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