Bristol City vs. Reading

Two bad defenses in the English Championship League square off. Bristol City has a good offense (39 goals scored in 30 games) but they're ranked 17th in the 24-team league because of a defense that has surrendered 54 goals. That's the third-most allowed. Nine of Bristol City's last 10 games have sailed OVER 2.5 goals. 21st-ranked Reading is in town getting outscored 55-33 in 28 matches, tied for the most goals surrendered. And they're getting worse, allowing 19 goals over the last five contests. Seven of their last 10 have gone OVER 2.5, including five of their last six road matches. These rivals played a 3-2 game when they last met in August and this looks like another offensive show. Play Bristol City/Reading OVER the total.