Category: UEFA Champions League

Napoli vs. AC Milan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Napoli vs. AC Milan odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Napoli welcomes AC Milan to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Tuesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Napoli vs. AC Milan odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Napoli lost 1-0 on the road in the 1st leg against AC Milan. They ended with 4 more shots on goal and 3 more on target. Milan had 5 saves to Napoli’s 1.

Napoli sits atop Serie A, the top league in Italy. They were 5-1-0 in the group stage, scoring 20 goals and allowing 6. They then took down Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 in the Round of 16. Napoli is averaging 2.2 goals per game while allowing just .7 per game in league play.

Milan sits 4th in Serie A. They finished 3-2-1 in the group stage, scoring 12 and allowing 7. They took down Tottenham 1-0 in the Round of 16. Milan has lost just 2 of their last 12 games throughout all competitions.

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Napoli vs. AC Milan odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:16 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Napoli -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | AC Milan +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -130)

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Napoli vs. AC Milan picks and predictions

Prediction

Napoli 2, AC Milan 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET NAPOLI (-140).

Napoli is a talented side and have proven that all season long. They have been incredible at home as well, posting an 11-2-2 record.

They have won 11 of their last 15 matches. Two of those losses were to Milan, so they should be both familiar and seeking revenge on their opponent.

Milan has lost 2 of their last 8 yet had fewer expected goals in 2 of their last 5. They had fewer expected goals in their 1-0 home win over Napoli as well.

Napoli should bounce back and play a competent game in the 2nd leg. Luck should be more in their favor. Take NAPOLI (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-130).

Napoli has gone Under in 3 straight matches and 7 of their last 11. The home side has had 4 clean sheets in their last 7 games as well. Milan has also gone Under in 3 straight games and in 10 of their last 13.

Both teams have competent defenses, and with the 1st leg having a combined 2.4 expected goals, assume both defenses will remain at the top of their game.

With that in mind, take the UNDER 2.5 (-130).

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

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

Chelsea welcomes Real Madrid to Stamford Bridge Tuesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Chelsea will have to play a nearly flawless game as they lost the 1st leg 2-0. D Ben Chilwell received a red card in the 59th minute of that battle. F Karim Benzema and M Marco Asensio scored the goals as Real outshot Chelsea 18-10.

Chelsea sits 11th in the English Premier League, having scored 30 goals in 31 games and having allowed 33. They are led in scoring by F Kai Havertz, who has 7 on the season. Chelsea took down Borussia Dortmund a combined 2-1 in the Round of 16 to get to the final 8.

Real sits 2nd in La Liga, the top Spanish league. They have scored 61 goals, 2.1 per game, and allowed 24. Real defeated Liverpool 5-2 on the road and then 1-0 at home in the Round of 16 to advance. Real was 4-1-1 in group stage competitions.

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Chelsea +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Real Madrid +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -115)

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Chelsea vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Chelsea 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+250).

While Chilwell will be out and Havertz is doubtful, the Blues may get some luck with injury as F Vinicius Junior, a key forward, is doubtful for the match.

That should even the field some. While Chelsea hasn’t had much success on the road, they have 5 draws in 16 home matches. They have drawn 5 of their last 15 matches.

Real has no real need to push the pace and look for a dynamic win and should be comfortable keeping the tempo slow in this game. Given the situation and the potential absence of Junior, take the DRAW (+250).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-115).

Both could be down key attacking forwards. Havertz leads Chelsea in goals, and Junior ranks second on Real in goes scored and second in assists. Real has gone Under in 2 straight games and in 6 of their last 11 matches.

For Chelsea, they are averaging under a goal per game in league play and have struggled mightily offensively this season. They have been held scoreless in 4 straight games and have gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5.

Put it all together and back the UNDER 2.5 (-115).

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AC Milan vs. Napoli odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s AC Milan vs. Napoli odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

AC Milan welcomes Napoli to San Siro Wednesday for the 1st leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the AC Milan vs. Napoli odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

AC Milan finished 2nd in Group E, winning 3 games, losing 2 and drawing 1. AC Milan scored 12 goals and allowed 7. It qualified for the Round of 16, where it took down Tottenham by a combined 1-0. Milan sits 4th in Serie A, the top Italian League. F Rafael Leao leads the club with 20 goals in 22 starts.

Napoli won Group A, going 5-1 with 20 goals and 6 against. Napoli is 1st in Serie A and 13-1-1 on the road in league play. Nigerian F Victor Osimhen leads Napoli with 21 goals in 22 starts. Napoli took down Eintracht Frankfurt by a combined 5-0 in the Round of 16.

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AC Milan vs. Napoli odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: AC Milan +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Napoli +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +210
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -175)

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AC Milan vs. Napoli picks and predictions

Prediction

Napoli 2, AC Milan 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN NAPOLI (+170).

Napoli has been dynamic this season and has been even better on the road than at home. It has won its last 8 road games throughout all competitions, including its last 7 league road matches.

Given this is a matchup between two Serie A teams, they should be familiar with each other. Milan beat Napoli on the road 4-0 April 2, and that will likely be remembered by the road side. Napoli has won 11 of its last 13 games as well.

Milan has a weaker defense and has lost 2 of its last 6 and has only won 1 of its last 6. Milan lost to Napoli 2-1 at home earlier in the season (Sept. 18).

Expect a matchup similar to that 1st meeting. BET NAPOLI (+170).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+120).

Napoli has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 games and went Over in 1 of its 2 Round of 16 games, having more than 2.5 expected goals in both matchups. Napoli has scored at least 2 goals in 14 of its last 16 games.

Milan put 4 on Napoli just over a week ago and should have success against a familiar attack. Milan averages 1.66 goals per game and allows 1.24 per game.

Both teams have dynamic offenses, and with a familiarity between them, they should play this game at a similar pace as their league matches, both of which went Over this total.

BET OVER 2.5 (+120).

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea odds, picks and predictions

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

Real Madrid welcomes Chelsea to the Santiago Bernabeu Wednesday for the 1st leg of a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid, the current champion, finished atop Group F with a 4-1-1 record. Real Madrid scored 15 goals and allowed 6. It sits 2nd in La Liga, the top Spanish league. Real took down Liverpool in the Round of 16 by a combined score of 6-2. F Karim Benzema leads Real Madrid with 14 goals in 18 starts in La Liga play.

Chelsea is 11th in the English Premier League, the top league in England. The Blues finished atop Group E with a 4-1-1 record. They had just 10 goals, but allowed a mere 4 through the 6 matches. They’ve struggled offensively this season but did defeat Borussia Dortmund a combined 2-1 in the Round of 16.

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea  odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Chelsea +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -125)

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Real Madrid vs. Chelsea picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Chelsea 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN REAL MADRID (-145).

Real Madrid has everything it takes to come out on top, and it has proven to have success against high-tier EPL sides, taking down Liverpool in the Round of 16 and last season in the Champions League final. Real Madrid, 9-1-4 (4 draws) at home this season in league play, has won 4 of its last 6 games throughout all competitions.

For Chelsea, it has struggled this season and will continue to struggle until its scoring picks up. The Blues have failed to score in 3 consecutive games and have 8 goals in their last 10 games throughout all competitions.

That won’t do it against a lethal Real side, especially while on the road. Considering those trends, slightly back REAL MADRID (-145) despite the juice.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-125).

The Chelsea offense just hasn’t been there all season long. Both games against Dortmund went Under this total — a 1-0 Chelsea loss in the 1st matchup and a 2-0 victory in the return leg. Chelsea has averaged just 0.97 goals per game in EPL, while yielding 1.03.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid had 3 clean sheets in its last 5 games and scored 2 or fewer in 3 of those as well. Real’s defense has been top-notch in La Liga play, allowing just 0.86 goals per game.

While Chelsea hasn’t been scoring at a high pace, its defense should be able to tame Real Madrid.

Ultimately considering both teams’ strengths, BACK UNDER 2.5 (-125).

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Benfica vs. Inter odds, picks and predictions

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

Benfica welcomes Inter to Estádio da Luz Tuesday. Kickoff in the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Benfica vs. Inter odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Benfica has been dominant at home this season (12-1-1) and they sit No. 1 in the Primeira, the top league in Portugal. Benfica has scored 68 goals while allowing 16 in league play. They finished atop Group H going 4-0-2 with 16 goals for and 7 goals against. They sent home Club Brugge in the Round of 16, beating them 7-1 throughout the 2 legs.

Inter, which sits 5th in Serie A, the top Italian league, finished 2nd in Group C behind Bayern Munich. They were 3-2-1 in the 6 group stage games, scoring 10 and allowing 7. They sent home Porto in the Round of 16 with a 0-0 draw and 1-0 win. Argentinian F Lautaro Martinez, who has 14 goals in 24 starts, is a name to keep an eye on.

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Benfica vs. Inter odds

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  • Moneyline: Benfica +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Inter +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +230
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)

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Benfica vs. Inter picks and predictions

Prediction

Benfica 2, Inter 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN BENFICA (+115).

Simply put, Benfica has thrashed opponents at home. They’ve torn through league play and destroyed Club Brugge 5-1 at home. They beat Juventus 4-3 and drew PSG at home in the group stage round. They are coming off a 2-1 loss at home to Porto, but that was with this game and then another game Saturday in mind.

For Inter, they haven’t played overly well on the road. They drew Porto 0-0 on the road in the Round of 16 and were just 1-1-1 in the group stage on the road. Inter is 5-6-3 in Serie A play away from home.

Given those shortcomings and Benfica’s strengths at home, take BENFICA (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+115).

Benfica plays at a fast pace and has gone Over this total in 4 of their last 5 matches. They have scored in every Champions League game so far this season and have scored 2 or more in 10 of their 12 matches (4 qualifyings and/or play-off rounds). They went Over this total in 3 of 6 group stage games and in 1 of 2 quarterfinal matches.

Inter has scored in 5 of 8 Champions League games and has gone Over this total in 3 of their last 5 Champions League games.

The Benfica pace should allow for ample chances. Considering that and the value here, play the OVER 2.5 (+115).

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Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich odds, picks and predictions

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

Manchester City welcomes Bayern Munich to Etihad Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City sits 2nd in the English Premier League and won Group G with a 4-0-2 record, outscoring opponents 14-2. City took down German side RB Leipzig, beating them 7-0 at home and drawing 1-1 on the road. City has won 8 straight games throughout all competitions and is 5-0-3 in their 8 Champions League matches.

Bayern Munich thrashed Group C, winning all 6 games and having a +16 goal differential. They had teams like Inter and Barcelona in the group as well. Bayern took down PSG in the Round of 16, beating them 1-0 and 2-0. The Bundesliga leaders have won all 8 Champions League matches and are 10-3-0 in their last 13 games throughout all competitions.

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Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich odds

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  • Moneyline: Manchester City -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Bayern Munich +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +120)

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Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 1, Bayern Munich 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN MANCHESTER CITY (-135).

City has been an absolute force at home, winning 12 of 14 EPL games. They have also won all 4 Champions League games at home, taking down teams like RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund. They have scored 17 goals in 4 home games and allowed just 2.

While Bayern will pose a more difficult challenge, City has home wins over Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool this season. Bayern has shown some flaws lately as well, losing 2 of the last 4 games.

City’s home dominance speaks for itself, and it was similar last season. They won both their quarterfinal and semifinal home match, losing 2 on the road to Real Madrid to be eliminated.

The body of work speaks for itself, and despite the juice, take MANCHESTER CITY (-135).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+120).

Both Bayern and City have elite defenses, and I expect them to be on display in this match. There should also be a feel-out period as these teams aren’t too familiar with each other. Given this is also the 1st leg, teams may play more conservatively.

Bayern went Under in both games against PSG, one of the best clubs in the world. City has 5 clean sheets in the last 7 games and is allowing just .93 goals per game in league play. They allowed 1 goal in both Round of 16 games to Leipzig. Bayern is allowing just 1.07 goals per game and didn’t give up a single goal to PSG, who has a trio of F Neymar, F Kylian Mbappe and F Lionel Messi.

Expect solid defense and a slower-paced 1st leg. Back the UNDER 2.5 (+120).

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

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

Real Madrid welcomes Liverpool to the Santiago Bernabeu in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 5-2 on Feb. 21 in the 1st leg at Anfield. They did have fewer expected goals though, 1.6 vs. 1.8.

Real Madrid is coming off a 3-1 home win over Espanyol and sits 2nd in La Liga. They are unbeaten in 12 matches at home, posting 8 wins and 4 draws. Real averages 2 goals per game and has allowed .76 in league play. They were 4-1-1 in the Champions League group stage.

Liverpool posted 5 wins and a loss in the group stage, but had a worse goal differential than Napoli. Liverpool has a steep hole to climb out of, and they’ll have to do it with just a 3-7-3 road record, having tallied just 12 points in 13 away EPL matches. Liverpool is led by star F Mohamed Salah, who has 11 goals in 26 starts.

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:58 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid +127 (bet $100 to win $127) | Liverpool +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw +285
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -160)

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Liverpool 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+285).

Real Madrid should be coasting for some of this game and just looking to possess and defend. Liverpool has a dynamic attack, but it had just 1.8 expected goals in the 1st matchup.

Real Madrid, despite having 5 goals, had just 1.6 expected goals. It was a closer game than the final tally indicated. Real Madrid will be down D David Alaba as well, so its backline could be weaker than usual.

For the value and considering how close this battle was last game, lean to the DRAW (+285).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+150).

Considering how the last game between these clubs went, bettors should expect goals, but the strength for both teams is still in their backline.

Real Madrid allows .76 goals per game in league play. In a more competitive EPL, Liverpool is still only allowing 1.12 goals per game. Both teams gave up 6 goals in 6 games in group stage play.

This game should be at a slower pace with the more talented Real side looking to control the pace in order to advance. Ultimately, take the UNDER 2.5 (+150) but only a lean here given the value and odds.

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Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

Manchester City hosts RB Leipzig in the 2nd leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday. Kickoff from Etihad Stadium is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City enters off a 1-0 road victory over Crystal Palace Saturday courtesy of a 78th-minute penalty kick from F Erling Haaland. It dominated the EPL affair with 14 shots (4 on target) and 68% possession to Crystal Palace’s 4 shots (0). The Citizens won their only other March game, a 2-0 triumph over visiting Newcastle United on March 4.

RB Leipzig knocked off Borussia Monchengladbach 3-0 on Saturday in Bundesliga action, with all 3 goals coming in the 2nd half. Leipzig controlled possession (67%) and had 14 shots (9 on target) compared to Monchengladbach’s 7 shots (3). It is 1-1 in March as it suffered a 2-1 loss at Borussia Dortmund on March 3.

The 1st leg between these clubs was a 1-1 draw in Germany on Feb. 22. Man City found the back of the net in the 27th minute (F Riyad Mahrez) and Leipzig evened the score in the 70th minute (D Josko Gvardiol). City had a possession advantage (62%) and had 90% pass accuracy along with 12 shots (3 on target) to Leipzig’s 7 shots (4).

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Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Manchester City -290 (bet $290 to win $100) | RB Leipzig +770 (bet $100 to win $770) | Draw +450
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +130)

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Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 2, RB Leipzig 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Man City (-290) has been in great form recently, picking up 4 wins and 1 draw in its last 5 games, and is justifiably a massive favorite. However, risking nearly 3 times your potential return — even at the Etihad — is not a sound betting strategy.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS.

Both teams have been creating many offensive opportunities in their previous matches and that should be no different as they look to emerge from this aggregate. Man City is trying to avoid its first last-16 exit since the 2016-17 campaign. City is also chasing history in front of the home crowd as it could equal Arsenal’s record for the longest unbeaten run at home in the Champions League at 23 games with at least a draw.

With everything at stake in this game, expect a lot of action, enough to make a LEAN to the OVER 2.5 (-150).

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. AC Milan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tottenham Hotspur vs. AC Milan odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tottenham Hotspur battle AC Milan Wednesday in the 2nd leg of the Round of 16 with kickoff from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tottenham Hotspur vs. AC Milan odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Tottenham is on a 2-game losing streak, losing 1-0 on the road to the Wolves Saturday. They lost to Milan 1-0 on the road in the 1st leg on Feb. 14 and had just .5 expected goals. Tottenham is averaging 1.77 goals per game in league play and is led by F Harry Kane, who has 18 goals in 26 starts.

Milan had 1.5 expected goals in their 1-0 win against Tottenham, but have lost 5 of their last 9 games throughout all competitions and are coming off a 2-1 road loss to Fiorentina. Milan averages 1.68 goals per game and sits 5th in Serie A. They are led by F Rafael Leao, who has 8 goals and 6 assists in 23 games.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. AC Milan odds

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

  • Moneyline: Tottenham Hotspur -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | AC Milan +360 (bet $100 to win $320) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. AC Milan picks and predictions

Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur 2, AC Milan 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (-110).

Tottenham has been especially strong at home in league play, posting 9 wins and 4 losses, having yet to draw.

That same success carried over to the group stage round where they had 2 wins and a draw in 3 home matches. They have won 3 straight home games and 4 of their last 5 throughout all competitions.

Milan has lost 3 of their last 4 road matches. They will likely be down attacking mid Brahim Diaz as well which could be a blow to Milan’s ability to create in the attacking third.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+115).

Tottenham is set to get M Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg back, and he could aid their ability to transition. Tottenham also have high-level finishers able to get through the Milan defense, which hasn’t been great for much of the season.

Both defenses allow more than a goal per game while both offenses average more than 1.5 goals per game. The familiarity after playing last month should aid offenses in breaking down defenses as well.

For a smaller unit, back the OVER 2.5 (+115).

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Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Bayern Munich welcomes Paris Saint-Germain to Allianz Arena Wednesday in the 2nd leg of the Round of 16. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Bayern Munich was the only team in the UEFA Champions League group stage to win all 6 games. They had 18 goals for and 2 goals against. Bayern sits atop the Bundesliga, having a +44 goal differential in 23 matches.

They beat PSG 1-0 in France in the 1st leg on Feb. 14. While they won, Bayern had 1.2 expected goals while PSG had 1. PSG was held scoreless despite having some of the best attackers in the world.

They sit atop Ligue 1, having a +41 goal differential in 26 matches. They are led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has 18 goals in 20 starts. PSG finished second with 4 wins and 2 draws in Group H.

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Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:41  p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Bayern Munich -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Paris Saint-Germain +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | Draw +350
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain picks and predictions

Prediction

Bayern Munich 1, Paris Saint-Germain 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+350).

The value here is great considering how closely contested this game was in Paris. Both teams are solid and have pace and talent all over the pitch. In the 1st matchup, the 2 sides finished within .2 expected goals of each other.

Also, Bayern will be without GK Manuel Neuer and D Benjamin Pavard. Pavard played 92 minutes until he was given a red card. His absence will be huge for PSG.

Given his absence and the highly contested battle we saw last time, sprinkle on a DRAW (+350).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-130).

When it comes to top-tier sides in the world, most have elite defenses. F Lionel Messi and F Neymar, both played the entire game, and PSG managed just 4 shots on target in the first battle.

Bayern has allowed just 22 goals in league play and allowed just 2 in the 6 group sttage games. Their defense, led by young star D Alphonso Davies, is solid and should limit PSG.

On the other hand, PSG allows just .96 goals per game and has scored 1 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 6 games. In the 1st leg matchup, the defense dominated, and at this value, I would back the UNDER 3.5 (-130) again.

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