I’ve got picks on two attackers for this weekend’s EPL action.
The pregame narrative: Hugo Ekitike has been making waves as Liverpool’s new target man up top. Look for him to continue contributing against Newcastle United on Monday. Before that, target Bryan Mbeumo for Manchester United against Fulham.
Check out my favourite EPL prop picks for Week 2 of the Premier League season.
EPL prop picks
Best bet: Ekitike over 2.5 shots (-123)
The Reds’ newest number nine is exactly what the club needed on attack.
In the Community Shield match against Crystal Palace, Ekitike scored his first goal for his new team and recorded three shots.
He followed that up by scoring a goal in his EPL debut and taking four total shots in 70 minutes of action.
His 3.94 shots per 90 ranks in the 94th percentile for attackers, per Football Reference.
In the Bundesliga last season, he went 23-10 against this wager despite only playing the full 90 minutes eight times.
At 23 years old, the French striker is improving quickly, and he’s off to a fantastic start for Liverpool.
The Reds scored four goals on Matchday 1 and should easily be one of the best offensive sides again this season.
Ekitike doesn’t need to be on the pitch a ton to top this mark. He’s yet to play more than 72 minutes in a game for Liverpool, yet he’s 2-0 on this over.
Key stat: Ekitike ranks in the 93rd percentile for shot-creating actions (3.53 per 90).
Best Matchday 2 picks
Mbeumo over 2.5 shots (-112): Out of all the new transfers Manchester United brought in, it was Mbeumo who showed the most promise.
The winger was creative on attack, attempting five shots in his debut on Matchday 1. He played all 90 minutes and looks to be a crucial part of the Red Devils’ plans moving forward.
Last year, he played more of an attacking midfielder role for Brentford and scored 20 goals, tied for fourth-most in the EPL.
Manchester United doesn’t need a midfielder, though, as they already have Bruno Fernandes, one of the best centre attacking midfielders in world football.
So more of a forward approach should be expected from Mbeumo this season, and we saw the results of that last weekend in a very difficult matchup vs. Arsenal.
Man U lost 1-0 to Arsenal but thoroughly outplayed the London club. The Red Devils attempted 22 shots, more than any other team during the opening matches.
Fulham doesn’t have the quality that Arsenal possesses, and was just outshot 10-6 by Brighton in its first game.
Expect another offensive-loaded performance from Manchester United, led by its new $71 million man.
EPL prop picks made at 1:39 p.m. on 08/21/25.
Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.