Watford vs. Crystal Palace prediction, odds: Soccer expert reveals English Premier League picks for Feb. 23

Watford hosts Crystal Palace in an English Premier League showdown on Wednesday afternoon. Watford remains in the relegation zone despite securing a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in its last outing. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, sits in 13th-place in the EPL standings with 26 points. 

Kickoff from Vicarage Road is at 2:30 p.m. ET. The latest Watford vs. Crystal Palace odds list Crystal Palace as the +135 (risk $100 to win $135) on the 90-minute money line, with Watford the +220 underdog. A draw is also priced at +220 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you lock in your Crystal Palace vs. Watford picks, be sure to see the English Premier League predictions from soccer insider Brandt Sutton. 

Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe. 

Now, Sutton has broken down Crystal Palace vs. Watford from all sides and just locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Watford vs. Crystal Palace:

• Watford vs. Crystal Palace spread: Crystal Palace -0.5 (+120)
• Watford vs. Crystal Palace over-under: 2.5 goals 
• Watford vs. Crystal Palace money line: Crystal Palace +135, Watford +220, Draw +220
• CRY: Crystal Palace is unbeaten in its last four away games in the Premier League
• WAT: Watford has been shutout in five of its last seven league games
  
  

Why you should back Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is unbeaten in three of its last four games across all competitions. The Eagles have been able to secure those positive results thanks to its defensive prowess. Crystal Palace has given up three or less shots on target in each of its last four games, and the Eagles have given up more than one goal just once in their last seven outings. 

Offensively, Crystal Palace averages 1.28 goals per match. The Eagles are led by Conor Gallagher, who’s recorded seven goals and three assists in league play. Wilfried Zaha is also a scoring threat, having recorded six goals this season. Plus, Watford boasts the worst record on home soil in the Premier League this season, securing just two wins from 12 home games. 

Why you should back Watford 

Crystal Palace has struggled to win on the road this season, recording just nine points in 12 away games. Watford will be flying high after its 1-0 victory over Aston Villa over the weekend. Emmanuel Bonaventure found the back of the net in the 78th minute, giving the Hornets a much-needed victory. 

Emmanuel Dennis is Watford’s main playmaker, having been involved in 14 of Watford’s 24 goals this season. He has scored nine goals this campaign, and he can become just the fourth player in Watford’s history to score 10+ goals in a Premier League season. 

How to make Crystal Palace vs. Watford picks

Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Watford vs. Crystal Palace and locked in his best bets. He is leaning under on the goal total, and he also has an additional best bet and offers a full breakdown of this Premier League showdown. He’s only sharing his expert EPL picks at SportsLine.

Where does all the betting value lie for Watford vs. Crystal Palace on Wednesday? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Crystal Palace vs. Watford match, all from the soccer expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world, and find out.