Every serious bettor eventually learns the same lesson: the result is decided long before kick-off, in the homework you either do or skip. This England EFL Trophy encounter got the full treatment, and here is what surfaced. The home side rolls into this one on 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses from their last 5 games. That run is the…

Every serious bettor eventually learns the same lesson: the result is decided long before kick-off, in the homework you either do or skip. This England EFL Trophy encounter got the full treatment, and here is what surfaced. The home side rolls into this one on 3 wins, 2 draws from their last 5 games. That run is the foundation the…