Premier League: Bournemouth vs. West Ham Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 16)

• Bournemouth have won their last three in the Premier League
• West Ham secured a much-needed win over Wolves in their latest outing

The latest round of Premier League action comes to a close on Monday, as West Ham make the journey to Bournemouth. The pressure was eased on Julen Lopetegui following a narrow success against Wolves, but this appears to be a tougher challenge on paper.

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How To Watch

• When: Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Bournemouth	-138
Draw	+300
West Ham	+350

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Match Preview

Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth are enjoying an excellent season in the Premier League this term. The Cherries come into the latest round of matches sitting eighth in the standings, and within a win of potentially moving into the Champions League places.

Bournemouth have shown excellent form in recent weeks, winning each of their last three in the Premier League. Their most recent success was picked up on the road at Ipswich, coming back from 1-0 down in the final ten minutes.

That comeback marked the second time this season that the Cherries have turned an away match on its head in the closing stages. In doing so, becoming the first Premier League side in history to win two away matches despite trailing in the 87^th minute.

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Julen Lopetegui’s long-term future at West Ham still looks far from assured. The Hammers come into this round sitting 14^th in the standings, but they have a nine-point cushion over the relegation places.

West Ham recorded an important home win over Wolves in their latest outing, with Jarrod Bowen netting the important winner with 20 minutes remaining. However, another defeat this weekend would put Lopetegui back under pressure at the London Stadium.

The Hammers have avoided defeat in their last seven matches against the Cherries across all competitions, which includes a 1-0 win in the EFL Cup earlier this season. Bournemouth’s latest win against West Ham was achieved on home soil in January 2019.

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Bournemouth vs. West Ham Picks

Bournemouth hold obvious claims to secure maximum points this weekend. However, West Ham have a fine record on a Monday evening, winning each of their last two. Their defensive strategy could stifle the Cherries, meaning that the narrow preference is for the visitors.

Free Pick:

• West Ham