Liverpool vs. Arsenal prediction, odds, line, start time: 2023 Premier League picks, best bets for Dec. 23

Liverpool look to continue their dominance of a rival — and claim the top spot in the 2023-24 English Premier League table — when they host Arsenal on Saturday. The Reds (11-5-1) are in second place in the Premier League, one point behind leader Arsenal (12-3-2) entering the Matchweek 18 showdown. Liverpool are 7-3-0 in the past 10 league meetings between the teams at Anfield. Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 at home last Sunday, while Liverpool continued their 10-match unbeaten league run with a scoreless draw at Manchester United.

Kickoff in Liverpool, England is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. The Reds are +145 home favorites (risk $100 to win $145) in the latest Liverpool vs. Arsenal odds, while the Gunners are +180 underdogs. A draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. In handicap betting, Liverpool are -0.5 (+135) and Arsenal are +0.5 (-180). Before locking in any Arsenal vs. Liverpool picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine’s 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 Liverpool vs. Arsenal from every angle and just revealed his picks and EFL Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Arsenal vs. Liverpool:

• Liverpool vs. Arsenal spread: Liverpool -0.5 (+135)
• Liverpool vs. Arsenal over/under: 2.5 goals
• Liverpool vs. Arsenal money line: Liverpool +145, Arsenal +180, Draw +240
• LIV: Have scored at least twice in 12 of 17 EPL matches.
• ARS: Have conceded one or fewer in 13 league games.
• Liverpool vs. Arsenal picks: See picks at SportsLine

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Why you should back Liverpool

The Reds are 9-5-2 in the past 16 overall meetings between these sides and have scored in 15 straight since a 0-0 road draw in August 2015. The Gunners have lost just two matches, but both came on the road against teams in the top six in the table. Now they head to one of the toughest venues in world football for visiting sides. Liverpool are 7-1-0 with a 21-5 advantage in goals at Anfield in league play this season. Arsenal are 5-1-2 and plus-6 in goal differential (13-7) on the road.

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah remains the focal point for the Reds attack, and he is second in the EPL with 11 goals. He also ranks second in total shots (49) and has seven assists. Midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have brought some urgency in distribution. Darwin Nunez (four goals, five assists), Luis Diaz (three goals) and Cody Gakpo (two) are all excellent finishers. The Reds held 59% possession and had a 21-9 advantage in shots in the 2-2 draw in April. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Arsenal

Both of the Gunners’ losses were by 1-0 scores, at Aston Villa and Newcastle. They are 5-1-2 in away matches, conceding just seven goals, and they jumped out to an impressive early lead in their last trip to Anfield. The Gunners don’t rely on one player to score goals and have many who can bury their chances. Seven Arsenal players have scored at least three, but Bukayo Saka (five goals, six assists) and Martin Odegaard (four goals, two assists) are the catalysts.   

Eddie Nketiah (five goals), Gabriel Jesus (three) and Gabriel Martinelli (two) all cause major problems for defenders. Saka and Odegaard are both in the league’s top 10 for key passes, with Saka third (42). Midfielder Declan Rice is second in passes into the final third (130) and is a key cog alongside Odegaard. Kai Havertz also has the pace to create problems, and he and Jesus scored in the victory against Brighton. Arsenal had 26 shots and put nine on net in that match. See which team to pick here.

How to make Liverpool vs. Arsenal picks

Green has broken down Saturday’s EPL showdown from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in three confident best bets, including two that pay plus money, 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 Liverpool vs. Arsenal on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Arsenal vs. Liverpool have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.

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