Premier League  best bets: Wolverhampton, Crystal Palace provide value

Premier League best bets: Wolverhampton, Crystal Palace provide value

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After a brief hiatus for World Cup qualifiers, the Premier League roars back this weekend with a full slate of matches

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there are two underdogs at decent odds that value-hunters should circle.

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Wolves have been a pleasant surprise in their first season under Portuguese manager Bruno Lage

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Wolverhampton’s modest success is due in large part to a stingy defense

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that has the fourth-best defensive record in the Premier League this season.

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The underlying metrics do suggest that some negative regression is coming for Wolves,

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Aston Villa attack that has been inconsistent in Steven Gerrard’s 18-match tenure

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Villa have scored 27 goals, but their expected goals sits at just 20.3, for an average of 1.13

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