Chelsea vs. Newcastle United prediction, odds, start time: EFL Cup picks, best bets for Dec. 19, 2023

Chelsea look to take another step toward their sixth championship in the competition when they host Newcastle United in the 2023-24 EFL Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Blues were runners-up in both 2022 and 2019, winning their last title in 2015. Newcastle United made their second appearance in the final last year but were defeated 2-0 by Manchester United. The Magpies are unbeaten in their last four meetings with the Blues across all competitions after recording a 4-1 victory in English Premier League play last month.

Kickoff at Stamford Bridge is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Blues are -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) in the latest Chelsea vs. Newcastle odds, while the Magpies are +340 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +300 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Newcastle vs. Chelsea picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon “Buckets” Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year’s Men’s World Cup, Eimer has been red-hot on English Premier League picks, going 85-53-5 for a profit of more than $3,900 for $100 bettors. Overall, he is 244-219-11 (+37.57) on soccer picks over that span. Anyone following him is way up.

Now, Eimer has broken down Chelsea vs. Newcastle from every angle and just revealed his picks and EFL Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Newcastle vs. Chelsea:

• Chelsea vs. Newcastle United money line: Blues -145, Magpies +340, Draw +300
• Chelsea vs. Newcastle United over/under: 2.5 goals
• Chelsea vs. Newcastle United spread: Blues -0.5 (-140)
• CHE: The Blues have won their last four EFL Cup quarterfinal matches
• NU: The Magpies lost seven straight EFL Cup quarterfinal contests before defeating Leicester City in 2022-23
• Chelsea vs. Newcastle United picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Chelsea

The Blues have three players in their lineup who have scored five or more goals in league play this season. Nicolas Jackson leads the way as he is tied for eighth in the league with seven goals in 16 matches after netting 12 in 26 contests with La Liga’s Villarreal last campaign. The 22-year-old forward has produced one of Chelsea’s five goals in this competition, converting in the team’s 1-0 triumph over Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round.

Cole Palmer, who began 2023-24 with Manchester City before joining the Blues in September, has six goals and three assists in 14 EPL games. The 21-year-old midfielder has yet to convert in the EFL Cup but has set up a pair of goals. Winger Raheem Sterling has recorded five goals and two assists in league play and put the finishing touches on Chelsea’s 2-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers in the fourth round of this competition by scoring in the 59th minute. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Newcastle United

The Magpies posted a clean sheet in each of their first two matches in the competition, edging Manchester City 1-0 in the third round before blanking Man United. Four different players have converted for Newcastle, but three likely won’t be in action on Tuesday. Midfielder Joe Willock has a calf issue, forward Alexander Isak is battling a groin injury and defender Lewis Hall is unavailable due to being on loan from Chelsea.

Newcastle had little difficulty in their Premier League meeting with the Blues late last month as they registered a 4-1 victory at home. Isak and Brazilian midfielder Joelinton, who also is not expected to be on the pitch Tuesday because of a hamstring injury, joined winger Anthony Gordon and defender Jamaal Lascelles in the goal column in that contest. Gordon is third on the Magpies with six goals in league play, one behind co-leaders Isak and striker Callum Wilson. See which team to pick here.

How to make Chelsea vs. Newcastle picks

Eimer has broken down Tuesday’s EFL Cup quarterfinal match from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus money, while offering a full breakdown of this match. He’s sharing his EFL Cup picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Chelsea vs. Newcastle United on Tuesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Newcastle United vs. Chelsea have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is up more than 39 units on EPL picks since last year’s Men’s World Cup, and find out.