Middlesbrough Favored Over Hull City in Playoff Final
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- Hull City will face Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship playoff final on May 23 at 10:30 a.m. ET at Wembley Stadium, with the match streaming on Paramount+.
- Middlesbrough are -120 favorites on the DraftKings money line, while Hull City are +330 underdogs; a draw pays +265 and the total goals line is set at 2.5 (Over +105, Under ‑125).
- Jon Eimer, SportsLine’s top soccer analyst, recommends betting on both teams to score (‑115), Middlesbrough money line (‑120), and Middlesbrough over 1.5 goals team total (‑105).
- Southampton were expelled from the final after being found guilty of spying on Middlesbrough, forcing the opponent to be replaced by Middlesbrough.
- Premier League promotion is tied to a $200 million financial windfall for the winner.
Why it matters: Middlesbrough stand to gain promotion and a $200 million revenue windfall, while Hull City face long odds; the betting market reflects this with Middlesbrough favored at -120. The spygate scandal reshapes preparation and betting dynamics.
