Teams with a legitimate shot at qualifying for the Champions League with a fourth-place or better finish in the table clash when Newcastle faces Brighton in a key Premier League tussle on Thursday. Newcastle (18-5-12), who are 3-1-1 in their last five matches, have been dominant at home, registering 35 points with a 10-2-5 mark at St. James' Park. Brighton (17-10-7), just eight points out of the fourth position with a match in hand, is 3-2 in their last five matches. The sides have met 31 times previous, with Brighton holding a 12-10-9 edge in the series.

The match from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET. Newcastle are the -117 favorites (risk $117 to win $1100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Newcastle vs. Brighton odds, with Brighton at +280. A draw is priced at +290 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here)

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The expert knows the Magpies are led by forward Callum Wilson, who has 17 goals and four assists in 28 appearances, including 19 starts. In the 2-2 draw with Leeds, Wilson scored both of Newcastle's goals on four shots, including three on target. In his past five Premier League matches, he has scored seven goals on 15 shots, including 10 on target. The 31-year-old is in his third season with Newcastle and has 37 goals in 72 league matches.       

Eimer also has considered that Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has scored 10 goals and added one assist with 80 shots taken, including 30 on target. He has registered goals in two of Brighton's last three matches, including the 1-0 win over Manchester United on May 4. Mac Allister is in his fourth season with Brighton, recording 16 goals in 94 league matches.     

Now, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at the Newcastle vs. Brighton match from every angle. We can tell you he is leaning Over on the goal total and has three other CONFIDENT best bets, including two of them offering plus-money payouts, as well as his full breakdown of this Premier League matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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