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Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich odds, picks and predictions

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

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Real Madrid welcomes Bayern Munich to Santiago Bernabéu Wednesday for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Madrid, which sits atop La Liga, the top league in Spain, drew Bayern Munich 2-2 on the road April 30 to open up the 2-match series. Madrid ended with 0.3 more expected goals and 10 shots, 4 of which were on frame. F Vinicius Junior scored both Madrid goals — each team scored one from the penalty spot. Real Madrid has drawn 4 straight Champions League games, beating Man City 4-3 in penalty kicks in the quarterfinals.

Bayern Munich, which is 2nd in the Bundesliga, ended with 52% possession and 14 shots, 5 of which ended on frame, in the 1st-leg draw vs Real Madrid. Bayern has been led this season by F Harry Kane, who took its penalty kick in the 57th-minute. F Leroy Sane scored the other goals in the opening leg. Bayern beat Arsenal a combined 3-2 in the quarterfinals and took down Lazio 3-1 in the Round of 16.

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Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:48 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bayern Munich +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -172)

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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Bayern Munich 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-110).

Real Madrid has been absolutely incredible at home in league play, posting a 15-0-2 record in La Liga. Madrid was 3-0-0 at home in the group stage and drew their Round of 16 and quarterfinal home matches, the latter of which was against the best team in England (Man City).

While Bayern has dominated Germany the last few years, it is just 9-2-5 on the road in the Bundesliga and lost at Lazio 1-0 in a Round of 16 leg. Bayern is an older side with their top 3 players in terms of minutes in the Champions League all 28 or over. Late in the season, those tired legs could play a factor.

Considering the trends for both teams, take REAL MADRID (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 3.5 (-172).

While the first-leg result was a 4-goal match, there wasn’t as many shots on frame as one would expect. The teams combined for 9 shots on frame. Had there not been 2 penalty kicks, the opportunity would’ve been heavily limited.

As for the Bayern defense, it has allowed 1.0 or fewer expected goals in 3 of its last 4 Champions League games. Madrid, which allows just 0.67 per game in La Liga competition, has allowed more than 1.4 expected goals in just 4 of 11 Champions League games.

With the stakes high for this one, expect the defenses to step up. This is almost unplayable at the valuation, so for a small unit, take UNDER 3.5 (-172).

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PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, picks and predictions

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

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PSG welcomes Borussia Dortmund to Parc des Princes for the 2nd leg of its UEFA Champions League semifinal matchup Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Dortmund won the 1st leg at home 1-0, ending with 42% possession, 13 shots, and 4 shots on frame. PSG ended with 14 shots and 3 shots on frame. F Niclas Fullkrug scored the lone goal in the 36th minute.

Dortmund beat Atletico Madrid a combined 5-4 in the quarterfinals and PSV a combined 3-1 in the round of 16. Dortmund and PSG played in the group stage with PSG winning 2-0 in France and a 1-1 draw being the result in Germany.

PSG, which sits atop Ligue 1, beat Barcelona a combined 6-4 in the quarterfinals and Real Sociedad a combined 4-1 in the round of 16. PSG went 2-2-2 in the group stage. It is led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has tallied 8 goals in 11 Champions League matches.

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PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund odds

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

  • Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | PSG -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Draw +370
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +122 | U: -148)

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PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund picks and predictions

Prediction

PSG 1, Borussia Dortmund 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+370).

PSG to win outright has no value, and it is unlikely that Dortmund pulls off the upset. PSG has not played that well at home. It lost 3-2 to Barcelona at home in the quarterfinals, ending with 0.7 fewer expected goals.

While beating Real Sociedad 2-0 in the round of 16, PSG ended with only 0.5 more expected goals. Dortmund beat both AC Milan and Newcastle United on the road in the group stage.

Considering how it defended against PSG in the 1st leg, the best play here is DRAW (+370).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-148).

While the 1st leg had a plethora of scoring opportunities, there was just 1 converted. Dortmund has scored more than 2 goals in just 2 of 11 Champions League games, and it has scored 1 or fewer in 7 of those.

PSG has topped 2 in just 2 of 11 games as well and has had fewer than 1.5 expected goals in 6 of 11. It has allowed just 7 goals in 5 games following the group stage.

Both teams have defenses that are playing well enough to bring value to the Under, and this is a lofty total considering the playmakers taking the pitch. With that in mind, back UNDER 3.5 (-148).

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Inter Miami CF vs. New York Red Bulls odds, picks and predictions

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

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Inter Miami CF (6 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses) welcomes the New York Red Bulls (4-5-1) to Chase Stadium Saturday. Kickoff in the high-profile Eastern Conference clash is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami CF vs. New York Red Bulls odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Inter Miami sits atop the Eastern Conference with 21 points, having tallied 11 at home and 10 on the road. Inter is3-2-1 at home and has scored 15 goals across those 6 games. Miami is led by superstar F Lionel Messi, who has tallied 9 goals in 7 matches and was recently named MLS Player of the Month for April. Miami has won 3 straight games and is coming off a 4-1 road win over the New England Revolution.

The New York Red Bulls sit 3rd in the East with FC Cincinnati between the 2 sides. The Red Bulls do have a big-time 2-1 road win over FCC this season. They have struggled to get the job done as of late, drawing 3 straight matches following that road victory. New York has a strong defense, allowing just 1 goal per game. It is led in the attack by F Lewis Morgan, who has tallied 7 goals, while no  other Red Bulls player has more than 2.

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Inter Miami CF vs. New York Red Bulls odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:50 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Inter Miami CF -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | New York Red Bulls +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -174 | U: +142)

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Inter Miami CF vs. New York Red Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami CF 2, New York Red Bulls 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (-140).

Inter Miami has been very strong at home, and has been even better with Messi in the lineup. When Messi is captain, Inter has won 5 of 6 and drew the lone game it didn’t win. Inter has had more expected goals than its opponent in 5 of those 6 games as well.

While the Red Bulls started off the season strong, they have relapsed lately and have drawn 3 straight games. The Red Bulls have had fewer expected goals in 3 of their 6 road games. With those trends in mind, back INTER MIAMI (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-174).

In the last 4 games which Messi has captained, Inter has scored at least 3 goals. In each of those games, Miami has actually gone Over 4.5 goals. With the talent in Inter Miami’s attack, expect that to continue throughout the season.

However, the Red Bulls do have a strong defense, but they have even topped this total in 6 of 10 games. New York has scored at least 2 goals in 5 of 10, so it has a competent attack as well. In its last 6 road games, it has gone Over 2.5 goals in 4 of 6 games.

Take OVER 2.5 (-174) for a partial unit given the expensive value.

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Man City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Man City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Man City (24 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses) welcomes Wolverhampton (13-7-15) to Etihad Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Man City vs. Wolverhampton odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man City sits 2nd in the EPL in terms of points with 79, but it sits atop the league in terms of points per game with 4 matches remaining. Arsenal has 80 points but only 3 games left.

Man City is coming off a 2-0 road win at Nottingham Forest last Sunday. City has won 5 straight league matches and has won 12 of 17 at home, drawing the other 5. City is led by F Erling Haaland, who has 21 goals in 27 matches.

The Wanderers are 5-4-8 on the road this season and have tallied 48 goals in 35 games, allowing 55. They have struggled as of late, losing 4 of their last 7 games and going 1-2-4 in that stretch. They’re coming off a 2-1 home win over Luton Town, snapping 2-game losing streak. F Matheus Cunha is their main offensive option, having a team-high 18 points with 11 goals and 7 assists.

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Man City vs. Wolverhampton odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:03 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Man City -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100) | Wolverhampton +2700 (bet $100 to win $2,700) | Draw +1100
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -126 | U: +104)

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Man City vs. Wolverhampton picks and predictions

Prediction

Man City 3, Wolverhampton 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There is no need to really consider anything on the moneyline. Wolverhampton (+2700) is rightfully a massive underdog, having played poorly over the last month.

However, the Wanderers did beat City 2-1 at home earlier in the season and have wins over Chelsea and Tottenham. They are good enough to pull off a draw, but considering City’s form, there’s no value in backing that either. AVOID the moneyline in this battle.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (+104).

Wolverhampton has gone Under in 6 of its last 7 games. Despite having averaged 1.37 goals per game, the Wanderers have actually been held scoreless in 2 of their last 3, and they will be facing a top-tier defense as well.

While City lost 2-1 to Wolverhampton earlier in the season, that match ended with just 1.3 combined expected goals. City’s offense has been electric as of late, but it has still gone Under this total in 7 of its last 12 games.

With that in mind, back UNDER 3.5 (+104).

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Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Arsenal (25 wins, 5 draws, 5 losses) welcomes AFC Bournemouth (13-9-13) to Emirates Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal is on top of the EPL table with 80 points, but it has played 1 more match than Man City, which sits 2nd with 79 points. The Gunners will be at home Saturday, where they have won 13 of 17 games and hold a 13-2-2 record. On the season, Arsenal is led by F Bukayo Saka, who has 15 goals and 9 assists, both team-highs. Arsenal has won 3 straight EPL matches.

Bournemouth sits 10th with 48 points. Considering it was promoted last season and finished 15th a year after playing in the Championship, its current standing shows progress. Bournemouth is led by F Dominic Solanke, who has netted 18 goals. Bournemouth lost 4-0 to Arsenal at home earlier in the season, yet is 6-2-2 over its last 10 games. It has won 2 straight, defeating the Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 April 24 and Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Sunday.

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Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:12 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Arsenal -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Bournemouth -+1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Draw +600
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -106 | U: -116)

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Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

The Gunners (-550) has a shot at the title, especially if Man City slips up. They obliterated Bournemouth on the road earlier in the season and have 2.8 more expected goals. Arsenal should be able to have a similar showing in this battle, especially since its schedule has lightened up since its Champions League loss to Bayern Munich.

While Bournemouth has played well lately, it just isn’t at the level of Arsenal and showed that earlier in the season. The Gunners are far too expensive here, so avoid a moneyline play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-106).

Bournemouth has given up the 2nd-most goals of any top-15 team, allowing 1.71 per game. Its defense has been atrocious this season. Bournemouth should struggle against Arsenal, which has the most goals in the EPL with 85 through 35 matches.

Bournemouth has gone Over this total in 2 of its last 4 games and is also averaging 1.49 goals per game. It has scored in 10 straight matches and has tallied multiple goals in 6 of those. Despite a strong backline for the Gunners, Bournemouth should be able to break through.

Arsenal has had 5 total goals in its last 2 games, and given the circumstances, it should see another goal-heavy game. Back OVER 3.5 (-106).

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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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