Wrexham vs. Wigan prediction, odds, start time: 2023-24 EFL Cup ...

The first round of the 2023-24 EFL Cup gets underway Tuesday with 29 matches, including one between host Wrexham and Wigan. Wrexham are participating in the competition for the first time since 2007-08, when they were routed 5-0 in the second round by Aston Villa. Wigan have failed to get past the opening round in seven of their last nine appearances in the EFL Cup - including last season, when they were edged 1-0 by Fleetwood Town.

Kickoff at Racecourse Ground is set for 3 p.m. ET. Wrexham are +100 favorites (risk $100 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Wrexham vs. Wigan odds, while Wigan are +265 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +230 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Wigan vs. Wrexham picks or 2023-24 EFL Cup predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).

Now, Green has broken down Wrexham vs. Wigan from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Wigan vs. Wrexham:

Wrexham vs. Wigan money line: Wrexham +100, Wigan +265, Draw +230Wrexham vs. Wigan over/under: 2.5 goalsWrexham vs. Wigan spread: Wrexham -0.5 (+105)WRE: The Red Dragons recorded 111 points in the National League last season to win their first league title in 45 yearsWIG: The Latics finished last in the EFL Championship in 2022-23 and were relegated to EFL League One, which they won the previous season
Wrexham vs. Wigan picks: See picks at SportsLineWhy you should back Wrexham

Even though the Red Dragons were without their 2022-23 leading scorer, they picked up where they left off offensively in their EFL League Two season opener. Wrexham, who saw Paul Mullin finish second in the National League last campaign with 38 goals as they won the league title, scored three times in a loss to Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday. Mullin missed the contest with a punctured lung, which he suffered in a preseason friendly against Manchester United, but the team still managed to reach the three-goal mark for the sixth time in its last nine league matches.

Jacob Mendy, Jordan Davies and Anthony Forde converted against Milton Keynes Don, giving Wrexham 22 goals over those nine games. While Mullin has produced seven of those goals, Elliott Lee also has been a force for the Red Dragons. The 28-year-old midfielder, who didn't score on Saturday, was third on the team with 12 goals last season - half of which came in his final eight contests. See which team to back at SportsLine. 

Why you should back Wigan

The Latics are looking to once again reign supreme in League One after winning the title three times in their last four seasons in the second-highest division of the EFL. Will Keane led the team with 12 goals in 2022-23 but departed to rejoin Preston North End of the EFL Championship, leaving the door open for someone to step up offensively for Wigan. Striker Charlie Wyke seized the opportunity by registering a brace in the team's season-opening 2-1 victory against Derby County.

The 30-year-old Wyke, who signed a three-year contract with Wigan after recording a career-high 25 goals with Sunderland in 2020-21, already has matched his total from last season. Defender Tom Pearce picked up an assist in Saturday's triumph after setting up Wyke's goal in the 72nd minute that broke a 1-1 deadlock. See which team to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Wrexham vs. Wigan picks

Green has broken down the EFL Cup first-round match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his EFL Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.

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