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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Monterrey welcomes Columbus Crew to Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico, Wednesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals is set for 10:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

The Crew won the 1st of the 2-leg series 2-1 at home April 24. They ended with 2 more shots and 2 more shots on target, concluding with 55% of the possession as well. Columbus won the MLS Cup last season and sits 5th in the Eastern Conference this season, having totaled 15 points in 10 matches. F Cucho leads the way for the road side, having tallied 4 goals in 8 league games.

Monterrey took down Inter Miami a combined 5-2 in the quarterfinal and FC Cincinnati 3-1 in the Round of 16 to get to this point. Inter and FCC sit 1st and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, so Monterrey has beaten some of the top MLS sides. It has struggled as of late though, going 1-1-3 in its last 5 league matches. Monterrey added FC Cincinnati F Brandon Vazquez, who has netted 6 goals in 15 matches within his first few months with the team.

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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:47 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Monterrey -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -142 | U: +102)

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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 1, Monterrey 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+340).

For the first time in really the entire CONCACAF Champions Cup, Monterrey was outplayed, and the Crew have a strong team with a solid formation that can break into the middle of the Monterrey lineup. M Diego Rossi and Cucho are very good at possessing and should be able to keep the dynamic Monterrey attack at bay.

Columbus has more corners, more possession and more shots. The Crew showed last season that, when the lights are the brightest, they play their best soccer, and that should continue Wednesday. With Monterrey struggling in league play and having been outplayed, also at the end of its season and potentially with tired legs, avoid Monterrey as a favorite.

Back DRAW (+340).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+102).

Both teams defend at a high level.

Monterey has allowed just 1 goal per game this season, while the Crew are allowing 0.9. The Crew have held 2 of their last 3 MLS opponents scoreless, and both of their quarterfinal matchups against Tigres went Under this total. All 4 of their Round of 16 or quarterfinal matchups went Under this total.

Monterrey is 3-1 O/U in its 4 Round of 16 or quarterfinal matchups, but the Crew, who should possess better than either of those sides, should be able to slow the Monterrey attack. Take UNDER 2.5 (+102).

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Borussia Dortmund welcomes PSG to Signal Iduna Park Wednesday for the 1st leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

PSG sits 12 points ahead of AS Monaco in Ligue 1 play — the top league in France. PSG beat Barcelona 4-1 on the road in the 2nd leg of its quarterfinal matchup April 16, and won 6-4 on aggregate. PSG beat Real Sociedad a combined 4-1 through 2 legs of the Round of 16 following a disappointing 2-2-2 group-stage effort. It finished 2nd in a group led by Dortmund, so these teams are familiar with each other.

Dortmund was 3-2-1 in the group stage, ending with 7 goals for and 4 against. It beat Atletico Madrid a combined 5-4, winning 4-2 at home in the 2nd leg April 16. Dortmund beat PSV 3-1 in the Round of 16. Dortmund has had a disappointing season in league play, sitting 5th in the Bundesliga despite a +20 goal differential. F Niclas Fullkrug, who has 12 goals and 8 asssists in 28 league matches, is Dortmund’s top attacking threat.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:34 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | PSG +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +126 | U: -154)

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Borussia Dortmund vs. PSG picks and predictions

Prediction

PSG 2, Borussia Dortmund 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET PSG (+145).

In 2 group-stage matches against Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 at home (Sept. 19, 2023) and drew 1-1 on the road (Dec. 13, 2023).

Dortmund ended with 1.4 fewer expected goals at home and 1.7 fewer on the road. Dortmund has had as many or fewer expected goals in all 4 games following the group stage. It has gotten the results but hasn’t played like an elite side, and PSG should be able to expose that.

PSG is coming off an impressive 4-1 road win over Barcelona, which sits 2nd in La Liga. PSG has the firepower in F Kylian Mbappe (26 goals, 7 assists in 28 matches) to get the job done and has proven it can win big games on the road.

BACK PSG (+145).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-154).

While both teams netted 4 goals in their last respective Champions League match, neither has consistently scored throughout the league this season. Dortmund tallied 7 goals in 6 group-stage matches and then 4 goals in its first 3 games following. It has only scored 2 or more in 4 of 10 games.

PSG has gone Under this total in 6 of its last 8 Champions League matches, having tallied more than 2 in just 2 of 10 matches. It has allowed fewer than 1.5 expected goals in every Champions League match this season.

Expect fewer goals, especially given how familiar the teams are with each other and how the 2 group-stage games were played. TAKE UNDER 3.5 (-154).

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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Bayern Munich welcome Real Madrid to Allianz Arena Tuesday for the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Both teams knocked out top-tier English sides to reach the final 4.

Bayern drew Arsenal 2-2 on the road in the 1st leg then returned home and won 1-0. They beat Lazio a combined 3-1 in the Round of 16. Bayern were 5-1-0 (1 draw) in the group stage, ending with a +6 goal differential. They had a disappointing Bundesliga campaign and sit in 2nd, 12 points behind Bayer Leverkusen. F Harry Kane leads the team in Champions League scoring, having netted 7 goals in 10 games.

Real Madrid have been dominating La Liga, sitting atop the highest league in Spain with a +49 goal differential in 33 matches, winning 26 of them. They drew Man City 3-3 at home and then 1-1 through 90 minutes in England, winning 4-3 on penalty kicks. They beat RB Leipzig a combined 2-1 in the round of 16 after being just 1 of 2 teams to win all 6 Group Stage games. F Rodrygo leads Madrid and has tallied 5 Champions League goals.

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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Bayern Munich +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Real Madrid +220 (bet $100 to win $180) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -154 | U: +126)

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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Bayern Munich 2, Real Madrid 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

This play has the most value on the moneyline. Real Madrid have consistently been a strong side, throughout both La Liga and Champions League play, but in the latter, they have seldomly blown teams out. They have drawn their last 3 Champions League games and were outshot 45-22 in the 2 games against Man City.

Bayern got an objectively easier matchup with Arsenal and ended with the same amount of shots on target in their home match, drawing the English side on the road. Madrid are good enough to keep up with Bayern despite being on the road, and they have proved that against City in the quarterfinal.

Back a tight opening leg, and take DRAW (+260).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-154).

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich haven’t played each other in a Champions League match since the 2017-18 season. They have played in 8 games (4 knockout series) since 2010, and in 7 of those 8, the total ended above 2.5. Both teams have playmakers on the offensive end, and in the final 3rd as well, in Kane and M Jude Bellingham.

Couple that with the fact that Bayern’s 1st game against Arsenal ended 2-2 and Madrid’s 1st game against City ended 3-3, and there’s good reason to believe goals could be in bunches Tuesday.

Despite the juice, back OVER 2.5 (-154).

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New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New England Revolution (1-1-6) welcome Inter Miami CF (5-3-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

New England has lost its last 3 games, including its last 2 MLS games. The most recent setback was a 1-0 setback at Toronto April 20. The Revolution controlled the ball with 60.9% possession and had 5 shots on goal, but a 66th-minute goal was all it took for Toronto to win.

Miami has won back-to-back games, most recently taking down Nashville 3-1 April 20. F Lionel Messi, who is set to make his return to Gillette for the first time since 2016, scored 2 of Miami’s goals and assisted on the 3rd. Miami had 7 shots on goal in the win.

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Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Revolution +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Inter Miami CF +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -185)

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Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami CF 2, Revolution 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI CF (+120).

New England has struggled this season with only 1 win in 8 matches, while Miami is 2-1-1 on the road. New England has not scored more than 1 goal in any of its 8 games, while Miami has scored 2 or more in each of its last 3 and as many as 5 in a game in early March.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS.

Due to the Revolution’s inability to find the back of the net and Miami being without F Luis Suarez, do not expect a lot of offensive action in this game. There is minimal value on the Under at -185.

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Brighton vs. Man City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Brighton vs. Man City odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Brighton (11 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses) welcome Man City (22-7-3) to Falmer Stadium Thursday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Brighton vs. Man City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Brighton has been strong at home this season, winning or drawing in 13 of 15 matches, going 7-6-2. On the season, Brighton has tallied 52 goals for and 50 against. They are led in scoring by F Joao Pedro, who has notched 8 goals and 2 assists in 26 games. Brighton, which is 11th  in the EPL standings, has won just 1 of its last 7 matches and is 1-3-3 over that span. They are coming off a 1-1 road draw with Burnley.

City has had a chaotic last few weeks, having taken on Real Madrid twice in that span. With its home loss to Madrid on Wednesday, City was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. They then beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup semifinals Saturday. City has played 7 games since March 31. They sit 3rd in the EPL in points, but atop the league in points per game. City is led by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 20 goals in 26 matches.

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Brighton vs. Man City odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:44 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Brighton +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Man City -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Draw +420 (bet $100 to win $420)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +118 | U: -144)

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Brighton vs. Man City picks and predictions

Prediction

Man City 3, Brighton 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

City has dominated lesser-quality opponents. They haven’t lost or drawn to an opponent outside of the top 9 teams in the league since a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Dec. 16, 2023.

City has continued to dominate the EPL because of their consistently, and they should again show that Thursday. At -270, there’s no value in backing the favorite from a betting perspective.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+118).

City has tallied 13 goals in their last 3 EPL matches combined. They have gone north of even 4.5 combined goals in each of those matches, totaling 3.4 or more expected goals in 2 of the 3. City has scored 3 or more in 7 of their last 13 matches. They have a clean sheet in just 3 of those as well.

Brighton’s defense is going to allow chances, and they give up 1.50 goals per game already. Mix in the best attack in the league, and this game will be primed for goals. Brighton has a strong attack themselves and has tallied 14 goals in their last 10 matches. They have scored in all but 7 matches and should be able to get on the board.

Considering the strengths for both sides, back OVER 3.5 (+124).

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Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Inter Miami (4 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Nashville SC (1-4-2) to Chase Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

With F Lionel Messi set to play, Inter should be in a strong form Saturday; however, they will be without D Jordi Alba. Miami is coming off a 3-2 road win over Sporting KC Saturday and has drawn 2 straight home games. It is 2-2-1 at home this season. Inter has tallied 19 goals on the year while allowing 14. They sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference in points per game.

Nashville SC has won just 1 game this season, a 2-1 home victory over Charlotte. They are coming off a 2-1 home loss the Philadelphia Union. Nashville has lost 2 of its last 3 games and is 0-1-1 on the road. F Hany Mukhtar is its most lethal player, having netted 1 goal this season and 15 last season.

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Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Inter Miami -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Nashville SC +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +350
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +132 | U: -162)

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Inter Miami CF vs. Nashville SC picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, Nashville SC 2

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

The draw has some value here, but considering Inter has won 3 of 4 games in which Messi has been the captain and is 2-0-0 at home in those games, there isn’t much reason to think Nashville will keep pace.

Nashville has drawn 4 of 7 games this season. At +350, the draw is the only playable side, but it still isn’t the best value on the table in this game.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+132).

Nashville’s defense has been a mess this season, allowing at least 2 goals in 3 straight games. They have allowed 9 goals in their last 3 games and have given up more than 1.0 expected goals in all but 1 game to far less competent attacks. Nashville has also scored at least 2 goals in 3 of its last 5.

Inter has gone Over this total in 2 straight games and in 6 of their last 7. They have tallied 5 goals in their last 2 games and have allowed 9 goals in their last 4. Considering those trends from both sides, back OVER 3.5 (+132).

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FA Cup: Man City vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Man City vs. Chelsea odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Man City and Chelsea battle at Wembley Stadium in the semifinal of the FA Cup Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Man City vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

While City, who sit atop the English Premier League, may have the statistical advantage, they are coming off a lengthy match against Real Madrid, playing 120 minutes and losing in penalty kicks Wednesday. City have played 7 games in the last 21 days. They are led by F Erling Haaland, who has 20 goals in 26 EPL matches but is a doubt for Saturday. City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the quarterfinals and Luton Town 6-2 in the 5th round to earn this appearance.

Chelsea beat Everton 6-0 Monday behind 4 goals from F Cole Palmer. Chelsea have won 2 of their last 4 games with the Blues drawing the other 2. They beat fellow EPL competitor Leeds United in the 5th round of the FA Cup 3-2 and then took down Leicester City 4-2 in the quarterfinals. Chelsea are led by Palmer, who has tallied 20 goals in 27 matches.

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Man City vs. Chelsea odds

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  • Moneyline: Man City -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Chelsea +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +126 | U: -176)

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Man City vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Man City 1, Chelsea 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+320).

This is a competition City should want to win, and they’ve shown that, starting F Phil Foden and Haaland in the quarterfinal. However, M Kevin De Bruyne, Foden and Haaland all gave a lengthy performance Wednesday and have been used frequently as of late. De Bruyne and Foden should be tired and may show that Saturday. City have drawn 2 of their last 5 EPL matches.

As for Chelsea, while they are a strong underdog, they have won 3 of their last 5 games and haven’t lost since a 1-0 defeat in the EFL Cup final against Liverpool. Chelsea have won or drawn 6 straight games, including a 4-3 home win over Man U April 4 and a 3-2 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge March 11. Chelsea have played well enough lately to suggest they can keep this game close.

Back DRAW (+320).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALT TOTAL UNDER 2.5 GOALS (+134).

Man City and Chelsea have played twice in the English Premier League, and those games couldn’t have been much different. In the 1st, City and Chelsea drew 4-4, and in the 2nd, they drew 1-1. Against Newcastle in the quarterfinal matchup, City allowed just 1 shot on frame, while Chelsea allowed just 1 shot on frame in their quarterfinal battle as well.

City have allowed multiple goals in just 1 of their last 12 EPL games, so they have been able to consistently limit opponents. Expect more of that on both sides Saturday, and back UNDER 2.5 (+134).

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Borussia Dortmund welcomes Atletico Madrid to Signal Iduna Park for the 2nd leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal battle. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Atletico Madrid won the 1st leg at home 2-1, scoring goals in the 4th and 32nd minute by Roberto De Paul and Samuel Leno. Dortmund helped their cause with an 81st-minute goal. Atletico ended with 2 more shots and 5 more on frame despite having just 33% of the possession.

Atletico sits 4th in La Liga, having a 19-4-8 record and a +23 goal differential. They have a 5-3-7 road record in league play. Atletico finished atop Group E in group stage play, ending with a 4-2-0 record and a +11 goal differential.

Dortmund won Group F, a group that featured PSG, AC Milan and Newcastle United. It scored 7 goals and allowed 4 in the 6 games. Dortmund sits 5th in the Bundesliga, having tallied 34 goals and allowed 23 through 29 matches.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:57 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Atletico Madrid +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +130)

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Borussia Dortmund 1, Atletico Madrid 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

Dortmund will be at home, but against quality Champions League teams at home, it hasn’t dominated. They were 1-2-0 (2 draws) at home in the group stage and had fewer expected goals in 2 of the 3. They also has as many expected goals as PSG in their 2-0 Round of 16 home win.

Despite Atletico’s struggles on the road, they did have a strong enough performance to home to suggest they are the better side. They ended with 1.3 more expected goals. Atletico has also been better in league play.

Considering Madrid is on the road, the value here is on the draw. Back DRAW (+260).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+120).

Dortmund has gone Under this total in 3 of their last 4 Champions League fixtures. They actually have gone Under this total in 7 of 9 Champions League matches, including the 6 group stage battles. Dortmund has allowed multiple goals in those 9 games just 2 times and has 4 clean sheets.

Atletico didn’t have as competitive of a group stage, but they have gone Under in 2 of their last games, and they have had 1.3 or fewer expected goals in 5 of 9.

Considering the trends for both teams and how competitive this game should be played, back UNDER 2.5 (+120).

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Barcelona vs. PSG odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Barcelona vs. PSG odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Barcelona welcomes PSG to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal battle. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. PSG odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona won the 1st leg 3-2 at PSG  as F Raphinha led the way with 2 goals. PSG did end with 3 more shots and 59% of the possession, but still will face an uphill battle Tuesday.

PSG did not play over the weekend and sits atop the Ligue 1, the top French league. It is 18-9-1 in league play and has a +41 goal differential. PSG beat Real Sociedad a combined 4-1 in the Round of 16 after finishing 2nd in Group F.

Barcelona finished atop Group H, going 4-2 in the group stage. It sits 2nd in the La Liga with a 21-7-3 record and owns a +28 goal differential. Barcelona beat Napoli 4-2 on aggregate in the Round of 16. They are led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has 13 goals in league play.

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Barcelona vs. PSG odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:39 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Barcelona +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | PSG +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +114 | U: -138)

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Barcelona vs. PSG picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, PSG 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (+115).

Barcelona has been on fire as of late, winning 6 in a row throughout all competitions. They have a few quality wins mixed in there, taking down Atletico Madrid, another team in the Champions League, on the road 3-0. Barcelona won every group stage game at home, totaling 9 goals and allowing 2. They took down Napoli 3-1 at home as well.

PSG is a quality side, but they don’t have the same level of competition in France and struggled in the group stage, losing 2 and drawing 2. While they did have more shots in the 1st leg, they also had fewer shots on frame, struggling to convert chances. PSG lost 2 of 3 group stage road games.

Put it all together and take BARCELONA (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-138).

PSG has played 9 group stage games this season and has gone Under this total in 7 of them. They have 1.5 or fewer expected goals in 6 of the 9 as well, while allowing under 2.0 expected goals in all 9.

Barcelona has an electric offense, but they have also had over 2.0 expected goals in just 3 of 9 games, many of which were against backlines weaker than PSG’s. They allowed north of 1.3 expected goals in just 1 of the 9 games as well.

Both teams should perform better defensively. Take UNDER 3.5 (-138).

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Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Monterrey welcomes Inter Miami for the 2nd leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal Wednesday. Kickoff from Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Monterrey vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

Monterrey won 2-1 in the first leg, which was played in Fort Lauderdale April 3. Inter ended with just 8 shots on 2 on frame which didn’t compare well to Monterrey’s 21 and 8. F Lionel Messi did not play with a hamstring injury. He returned to MLS action this past week and is expected to start Wednesday.

Monterrey lost 2-1 on the road to Cruz Azul Saturday, and it has lost 2 straight Liga MX matches.

Inter drew the Colorado Rapids 2-2 Saturday and has drawn 2 straight MLS matches. Inter sits 3rd in the Eastern Conference in the MLS, while Monterrey is 3rd in the Liga MX’s Clausura.

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Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Monterrey +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Inter Miami +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -174 | U: +124)

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Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, Monterrey 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (+210).

It is hard to win on the road, but with the Monterrey coach calling one of the best players to ever play the sport a “possessed drawf,” there could be some extra motivation from Messi. Inter plays far better with Messi on the pitch, and that was even seen Saturday when he subbed on. Messi has tallied 4 goals in 4 MLS games, and Miami ended its game Saturday with 10 more shots.

While Monterrey has been among the better Liga MX sides, it has struggled recently. It did add F Brandon Vazquez from FC Cincinnati, but it doesn’t have a player with 10 or more goals, so its lack of star power could create issues against a team captained by Messi and F Luis Suarez.

Messi and Inter are going to come in with a chip on their shoulder, and given how they play with Messi, INTER MIAMI (+210) is worth a play.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-174).

The pace and the chances created make this a good value, but the odds aren’t quite justifiable for a full-unit play. Monterrey notched 21 shots while Inter totaled just 8.

Miami, as noted, should get a boost from the presence of Messi, and the offense should click early and often. Inter has 10 goals in the 4 MLS games Messi has played.

Monterrey has scored 2 or more goals in 4 of its last 7 games as well.

Both offenses have proven themselves, and they should continue to. Take OVER 2.5 (-174) for a small unit.

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