Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds, picks, predictions: Best bets for Saturday's 2023-24 English Premier League match from esteemed soccer expert

Newcastle United host Manchester City on Saturday in a 2023-24 English Premier League match at St. James' Park. City (12-4-3) are the reigning league champs but come into Matchweek 21 in third place, five points behind leader Liverpool. Newcastle (9-2-9) finished fourth last season but are sitting ninth in the Premier League table.    

Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET in Newcastle, England. City are -170 favorites (risk $170 to win $100) in the latest Newcastle vs. Manchester City odds, while the Magpies are +425 underdogs. A draw is priced at +320, the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5, and City are -0.5 (-180) in handicap betting. ().

Before you lock in any Manchester City vs. Newcastle picks or Premier League predictions, you NEED to see what SportsLine 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 Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.

Green knows City typically get rolling in the second half, and with star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne close to returning to full-time duty, the attack should only get better. The Citizens already lead the Premier League in goals (45), and six players have at least three. The visitors are banged up, and star Erling Haaland could miss out, but they have won their past three games by a combined 10-1.

The expert also has considered that Newcastle's injury problems have derailed them, but they are still tough to beat at St. James' Park. The Magpies are 8-0-2 at home this season, outscoring opponents 23-7, with the seven home goals conceded the fewest in the league. They come in off a 3-0 victory against Sunderland in the FA Cup last weekend, behind two goals from Alexander Isak.

Green has taken an in-depth look at the Newcastle vs. Manchester City matchup and is leaning Over 2.5 on the goal total. He has locked in two CONFIDENT best bets, one that pays plus-money, and has a full breakdown of this 2023-24 Premier League showdown! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.