Newcastle United vs. Southampton

Newcastle United isn't getting it done, ranked #16 in the 20-team English Premier League because of a soft defense (36 goals allowed in 22 games). That's tied for the third-most goals surrendered. They're riding a 1-10-2 slide while getting outscored 23-8. Newcastle United has home field, but even that hasn't helped as they have lost three in a row at home allowing two goals each time. In fact, they're on a 0-3-2 winless run at home. Southampton is higher in the standings with a .500 record. They're anxious to end a three-game losing streak after playing three straight Top 10 teams. Southampton had no trouble shutting down Newcastle United, 2-0, when they last met so back the visitors in this one. Play Southampton on the moneyline.