Manchester United vs. Newcastle prediction, odds, start time: 2023 English Premier League picks for Dec. 2

Newcastle United and Manchester United get right back to it after tough nights in the Champions League when they face off Saturday in a 2023-24 English Premier League matchup. Both teams held leads on the road in their midweek UCL matches but had to settle for draws. United (8-0-5), sixth in the Premier League table, played to a 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in Istanbul on Wednesday. The Magpies (7-2-4), who are one point behind United in seventh, had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate after hosts Paris Saint-Germain equalized on a late penalty. Newcastle has won the past two meetings, including a 3-0 EFL Cup victory on Nov. 1.     

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET in Newcastle, England. The Magpies are +105 favorites (risk $100 to win $105) in the latest Newcastle vs. Manchester United odds, while United are +230 underdogs. A draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in your Manchester United vs. Newcastle picks or Premier League predictions, 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 World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the Champions League (+5.26 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), and the EFL Cup (+2.91), among others.

Now, Green has broken down Newcastle vs. Man U from every angle and revealed his picks and EPL predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Man U vs. Newcastle:

• Newcastle vs. Manchester United spread: Newcastle -0.5 (-105)
• Newcastle vs. Manchester United over/under: 2.5 goals
• Newcastle vs. Manchester United money line: Newcastle +105, Man Utd +230, Draw +270
• NEW: Have scored 24 goals in their past nine EPL games (6-2-1).
• MNU: Have allowed multiple goals once in their past seven (5-0-2).
• Newcastle vs. Manchester United picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Newcastle 

The Magpies will be eager to get back to work after the disappointment in Paris, and they will enjoy the comfort of home. They are 6-0-1 in league play at St. James’ Park, outscoring their opponents 18-4. Newcastle won the last meeting with United there in April, and they also knocked the reigning champs out of the League Cup this month. They had just 38% possession in that match, but their lethal counter-attack was the difference, and the Magpies put five of their 10 shots on target.

Defending and making the most of their shots are Newcastle’s calling cards, as they lead the EPL in percentage of shots on net (41.1). They have 12 more shots on target than Man U despite a 17-shot deficit overall. Alexander Isak scored against PSG, and he has seven league goals. The Magpies have scored 31 goals, 15 more than Man U and conceded two fewer (14-16) in the 13 matches. Kieran Trippier has six assists, and Anthony Gordon has scored five goals and set up three. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Manchester United

The Red Devils have had their issues on defense, but they haven’t allowed a goal in their past three league matches and can score with anyone. They have allowed just six goals in six league road matches, second-fewest in the league. Man United beat Newcastle 2-0 in the League Cup final in February and are 5-2-2 in the past nine overall meetings. Manchester United put 10 of their 14 shots on target in the EFL Cup final, and Marcus Rashford and Casemiro scored the goals.   

Casemiro is injured, but Rashford will be back after missing the UCL match on a red-card suspension. He has two goals so far but has double-digit goals in four of the previous five seasons, including 17 in 2022-23. Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay all scored Wednesday in Turkey. Garnacho has just one goal, but the 19-year-old is brimming with confidence after his astonishing bicycle-kick goal last week in a 3-0 victory against Everton. See which team to pick here.

How to make Newcastle vs. Manchester United picks

Green has broken down the Premier League match from every possible angle. He is leaning Over 2.5 on the goal total and has locked in two best bets, including a plus-money play. He’s sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Newcastle vs. Man United on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Manchester United vs. Newcastle have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.