Arsenal vs. West Ham prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 Premier League picks, best bets for Dec. 28

West Ham United are looking to make some noise on Thursday in a key London derby in the English Premier League. Arsenal (12-4-2) entered Matchweek 19 sitting atop the English Premier League standings. The Hammers (9-3-6) are currently in seventh place, six points behind fourth-place Spurs, so a victory could make a huge difference in their quest for a top-four spot. Arsenal took a huge point in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield last Saturday. West Ham hosted Manchester United the same day and secured a 2-0 victory.

Thursday’s kickoff in London is set for 3:15 p.m. ET. The latest Arsenal vs. West Ham odds list the Gunners as -340 favorites (risk $340 to win $100). The Hammers are +900 underdogs, a draw is priced at +500 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you make any West Ham vs. Arsenal picks, you need to see what proven 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 (+2.75 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+2.42) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.

Now, Green has broken down Arsenal vs. West Ham from every angle and just revealed his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for West Ham vs. Arsenal:

• Arsenal vs. West Ham spread: Arsenal -1.5 (-110)
• Arsenal vs. West Ham over/under: 2.5 goals
• Arsenal vs. West Ham money line: Arsenal -340, West Ham +900, Draw +500
• ARS: Have a 20-10 edge in goals in the past 10 EPL matches.
• WHU: Have allowed one goal or fewer in five of their past six.
• Arsenal vs. West Ham picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Arsenal

The Gunners should have a ton of confidence, both because of last week’s result and the fact they’re at home. They matched Liverpool shot for shot and possession was almost even, so it could have gone either way in a hostile environment. Now, they are the hosts, on a pitch where they are 7-2-0 with a plus-18 goal differential (26-8). West Ham are 4-1-4 in their away matches. Arsenal have conceded 14 fewer goals than West Ham overall this season (17-31).

Gabriel became the 14th Gunners player to score a goal in last week’s draw, and eight players have multiple goals. Bukayo Saka (five goals, six assists), Martin Odegaard (five goals) and Declan Rice (three goals) are the key pieces. They get quality support from the likes of Gabriel Jesus (three goals), Kai Havertz (three) and Gabriel Martinelli (two). Jesus and Odegaard scored in the last league meeting against West Ham. Arsenal haven’t lost to their London rivals in league play since 2019 (6-2-0). See which team to pick here.

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Why you should back West Ham

The Hammers have proven many times that they can compete with anyone. They have victories against Spurs and Chelsea this season and had a pretty easy time with Manchester United last weekend. Lucas Paqueta had a hand in both goals against the Red Devils, giving him five assists. James Ward-Prowse also has set up five goals in his first season with the team, and Jarrod Bowen continues to be a threat to score at any time. He is tied for third in the Premier League with 11 goals.  

Bowen scored the equalizer in the most recent league meeting, and the 2-2 draw was part of a four-match winless run that cost Arsenal a chance at the title. The Hammers held just 28% possession but had a 16-11 advantage in shots. Arsenal are in the bottom half of the league in terms of accuracy, with 31.5% of their shots on target, compared to 35.4% for West Ham. See which team to pick here.

How to make Arsenal vs. West Ham picks

Green has broken down Arsenal vs. West Ham from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in three confident best bets, including a strong handicap play, and is offering a full breakdown of this Premier League match. He’s sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Arsenal vs. West Ham on Thursday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in West Ham vs. Arsenal have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.

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