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EFL Championship predictions for Saturday, October 17: 9 matches

9 EFL Championship matches on Saturday. The model's strongest pick is Both teams to score, a HIGH-confidence call.

By Javier Morales · Published Oct 16, 12:00 AM UK

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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Sat Oct 17, 12:30 PM UK
Our pick: Under 3.5 goals-115

LEAN — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

When Middlesbrough hosts Cardiff City, the stage is set for a battle that suggests a low-scoring affair.

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Watford vs Charlton Athletic

Sat Oct 17, 12:30 PM UK
Our pick: Not both teams to score+105

LEAN — about a 5 in 10 chance by our numbers

As Watford prepares to host Charlton Athletic, the trends suggest a tough outing for both offenses.

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Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
Queens Park Rangers at Birmingham City · Both Teams to Score Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Bristol City vs Sheffield United

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
Sheffield United at Bristol City · Both Teams to Score Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Derby County vs Stoke City

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
Stoke City at Derby County · Draw No Bet Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Norwich City vs Portsmouth

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
Top pick: Both teams to score-154

HIGH — about a 6 in 10 chance by our numbers

As Norwich City prepares to welcome Portsmouth, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter that could easily see both teams find the net.

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Swansea City vs West Ham United

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
West Ham United at Swansea City · Draw No Bet Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
Blackburn Rovers at West Bromwich Albion · Both Teams to Score Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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Wrexham AFC vs Preston North End

Sat Oct 17, 3:00 PM UK
Preston North End at Wrexham AFC · Both Teams to Score Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
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How we pick these games

Our model looks at each team's recent form, injuries, rest and the price on offer, and works out how likely each result is. When its number says a bet is more likely to land than the price suggests, the bet makes our list. For each game we show the one main-line bet it likes most. HIGH means it lands about 6 or more times in 10 by our numbers. LEAN means about 4 to 6 times in 10. LONG-SHOT means less than 4 in 10: a bigger payout and a smaller chance. No pick is a sure thing.

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