Every wrong move could prove disastrous for West Ham in their battle for Premier League survival.
On the other hand, Newcastle have been far from convincing lately, but they are still a strong side capable of making the most of their potential at any moment.
Here are my Newcastle vs. West Ham United predictions and free EPL picks for May 17.
Premier League predictions for Newcastle vs West Ham
My Newcastle vs West Ham best bet: Over 3.5 goals (+120 at Sports Interaction)
Newcastle’s slide to 13th in the table has seen them concede at least one goal in 13 of their last 14 Premier League matches.
They have dropped more points from winning positions (27) than any other side in the league this season, while also conceding a league-high 20 goals in the final 15 minutes of EPL games.
West Ham are desperate for a win to keep themselves afloat, so they are likely to chase goals at all costs. Four of their last six matches have gone over 2.5 goals, while two of those games produced over 3.5 goals.
Newcastle vs West Ham same-game parlay (SGP)
Harvey Barnes 1+ shots on target
Valentin Castellanos 1+ shots on target
Newcastle United over 5.5 corners
Harvey Barnes has been involved in 21 goals in all competitions for Newcastle this season (16 goals, 5 assists), second only to Anthony Gordon.
It’s the highest goal tally of his career in a single season in English football. I’m counting on his desire to make an impact, so I’m including him in my SGP.
I’m doing the same with West Ham’s Castellanos. He has registered at least one shot on target in each of West Ham’s last five games.
Even if the results were not what the Hammers had hoped for, Castellanos has tried to make an impact whenever he has been on the pitch.
With an average of 5.94 corners per game, West Ham ranks third in the Premier League overall. They are even better at home, averaging 6.56 corners per match.
I’m adding corners to the mix for a solid 6/1 parlay return.
Newcastle vs West Ham odds
Newcastle vs West Ham live odds
Newcastle vs West Ham opening odds
- Moneyline: Newcastle +110 | West Ham +200
- Draw: +290
- Over/Under: Over 3.5 (+120) | Under 3.5 (-172)
How to watch Newcastle vs West Ham
| Location | St. James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Date | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | USA Network |
| Weather | Rain. |
 Recent EPL form |
D-W-L-L-L |
 Recent EPL form |
L-L-W-D-W |
Newcastle vs West Ham key injuries
Newcastle: Fabian Schär CB (Out), Emil Krafth RB (Out), Tino Livramento LB (Out), Lewis Miley CM (Out).
West Ham: None.
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