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RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

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

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RB Leipzig (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Liverpool (2-0-0) to Red Bull Arena Wednesday for the 3rd of 8 matchdays in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool sits atop the English Premier League after taking down Chelsea 2-1 at home Sunday. The Reds have allowed just 3 goals through their 8 EPL matches and have a 7-0-1 including a 3-0-1 showing at home. F Mohamed Salah leads Liverpool with a team-high 10 goals and assists — 5 apiece. In UEFA competition, Liverpool beat Milan 3-1 on the road Sept. 17 and beat Bologna 2-0 at home Oct. 2.

Leipzig hasn’t faired well in UEFA competition but has dominated the Bundesliga — it is tied with Bayern Munich for 1st place with 17 points. Leipzig is 5-2-0 in Bundesliga play with a 9-plus goal differential, having allowed just 2 goals. F Lois Openda leads Leipzig with a team-high 4 goals. In UEFA action, Leipzig has struggled, losing 2-1 on the road to Atletico Madrid Sept. 19 and 3-2 at home to Juventus Oct. 2. Leipzig is coming off a 2-0 road win over Mainz 05 Saturday.

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RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11:43 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: RB Leipzig +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Liverpool -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

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RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 2, RB Leipzig 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-115).

Looking at how Liverpool has played on the road, both in EPL action and in UEFA action, it is a perfect 5-0-0. In Champions League play it has had at least double the expected goals of its opponent throughout both matches as well.

Leipzig (+270) hasn’t faired well at home but is 0-0-2 against UEFA competition, and this should be a higher level than it has played this season. Expect Liverpool to come out on top against a Leipzig side that has struggled against top competition.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE 2.5 (+145).

Both teams have exceeded expectations defensively during their respective league play. RB Leipzig has a tough test on its hands with a talented Liverpool attack, but regardless of the caliber of the opponent, Leipzig has impressively held its foes to 2 goals in 7 Bundesliga matches. It has gone Under this total in 2 straight games and in 3 of its last 5.

Liverpool has allowed just 3 goals in 8 league games and is 1-1 O/U this total in Champions League matches. The Reds have allowed a combined 1.0 expected goals in both matches though, so they have consistently limited opponent opportunities.

That said, back UNDER ALTERNATE 2.5 (+145).

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, picks and predictions

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

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Real Madrid welcomes Borussia Dortmund to the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid for the 3rd of 8 matchdays in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid sits 2nd in La Liga, 3 points behind Barcelona. In La Liga action, the Los Blancos are a perfect 5-0-0 at home. They have a 14-plus goal differential through all 10 La Liga matches. F Kylian Mbappe leads Los Blancos with 6 goals in 9 starts. In UEFA action, Real has a 3-1 home win over Stuttgart and a 1-0 road loss to Lille, having at least 0.7 more expected goals in both matches. Real beat Dortmund 2-0 June 1, 2024, in the Champions League final after a flawless 6 games in group play.

Dortmund exceeded expectations last season, taking down Paris Saint-Germain (who had Mbappe on their roster) in the semifinals, Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals and PSV Eindhoven in the Round of 16. Dortmund holds a 4-1-2 record in the Bundesliga, the top league in Germany. It sits 6th in the league with a 2-plus goal differential through 7 matches. F Serhou Guirassy, leads Dortmund  with 4 goals. In UEFA competition, it beat Club Brugge 3-0 on the road and routed Celtic 7-1 at home.

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 1:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Borussia Dortmund +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw +425
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Borussia Dortmund 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s no real value on the moneyline. Real Madrid (-250) has dominated at home both in UEFA and in La Liga competitions. That should be expected to continue Tuesday. Similarly, Dortmund (+550) has been awful as of late on the road.

While Dortmund has won 3 of its last 4 matches throughout all competitions, it has lost 2 in a row on the road. Dortmund lost 2-1 at Union Berlin and 5-1 at Stuttgart, a team Real Madrid beat 3-1 earlier in the season.

Put it all together and Real should come out on top. However, the -250 price is far too expensive to take here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-135).

Real Madrid’s defense is the real deal. While its offense has numerous superstar names that take up the bulk of the headlines, its defense is just as talented. Real has played 7 home matches throughout all competitions and has had 4 clean sheets, allowing just 3 goals in those games. The Los Blancos have gone Under this total in 4 of 7 matches. They allowed just 7 goals in 6 group stage matches last season.

For Dortmund, it went Under this total in its lone road UEFA match this season and has gone Under this total in 3 of 5 road matches overall. In 9 matches where expected goals were tallied, Dortmund allowed 1.5 or fewer in 6 of those.

TAKE UNDER 3.5 (-135).

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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Arsenal (0 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Paris Saint-Germain (1-0-0) to Emirates Stadium Tuesday for the 2nd of 8 matchdays. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal, which sits 3rd in the English Premier League, beat Leicester City 4-2 Saturday ending with 4.1 more expected goals. The Gunners drew Man City, the top team in the EPL, 2-2 the weekend prior. In their 1st UEFA Champions League action, they drew Atalanta 0-0 on the road, ending with 0.4 fewer expected goals. In EPL action, Arsenal is led by F Kai Havertz, who has 3 goals in 6 starts.

PSG ranks atop the Ligue 1, the top league in France. They are undefeated at home and 5-1-0 throughout all competitions. PSG beat Rennes 3-1 Friday, ending with 1.6 more expected goals in the home match. They took down Girona 1-0, also at home, in their lone Champions League competition. PSG has been led by 22-year-old F Bradley Barcola, who has netted 6 goals in 6 league games.

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Monday at 7:49 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Arsenal -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Paris Saint-Germain +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Arsenal vs. Paris Saint-Germain picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 1, Paris Saint-Germain 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET ARSENAL (-140).

Arsenal is the better team here and is the more proven side. PSG, since losing F Kylian Mbappe over the offseason, hasn’t played a competitive match in league play. While they have dominated competition, Arsenal should pose a far more competent threat.

Arsenal is rolling right now as it has won 2 in a row, beating Bolton in a midweek match Wednesday in the EFL Cup. The Gunners have impressive wins over Tottenham and Aston Villa this season and drew City, although they did arguably outplay them in that match.

They are 2-1-0 at home. Arsenal is the more experienced side and should be able to put it all together at home. Take ARSENAL (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+105).

When different leagues play each other, often the styles clash, and it is then difficult for offenses to find their rhythm. Arsenal saw that when it played Atalanta, a game that had just 2.0 expected goals and no actual goals scored.

Similarly, PSG won just 1-0, a game that finished with 2.3 expected goals. Both teams have beaten up weaker league competition and scored numerous goals in those games, but this should be a different level as both teams can possess well.

Expect a slower game as both have had in UEFA competition. Back UNDER 2.5 (+105). If you’re feeling adventuresome, you could also consider the alternativer Under 1.5 (+290) for a sweet payout.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

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

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Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid square off at Wembley Stadium in London for the UEFA Champions League Final Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

These teams haven’t met since 2017, and Real Madrid won both matchups in 2017, beating Dortmund 3-2 and 3-1 in the Champions League.

With the season over, Real is the official winner of La Liga, the top league in Spain. They ended with a +61 goal differential, having tallied 87 and allowed 26. In Champions League play, Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at home following a 2-2 road draw to advance. They also beat Man City in the quarterfinals, drawing back-to-back matches and winning on the road in penalty kicks. Madrid won all 6 Champions League group stage games and beat RB Leipzig a combined 2-1 in the Round of 16.

Dortmund finished 5th in the Bundesliga, the top league in Germany, ending with a +25 goal differential, averaging 2.00 goals per game while allowing 1.26 per game. They ended the year strong, going 11-1-4 throughout all competitions. In the Champions League, Dortmund finished the group stage 3-2-1 before beating PSV 3-1 in the Round of 16 and then edging Athletico Madrid 5-4 in the quarterfinals. Dortmund’s most impressive performance was 2 back-to-back 1-0 wins over PSG in the semifinals.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Real Madrid -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Draw +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +108)

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Borussia Dortmund 1, Real Madrid 1 (Real Madrid wins in overtime)

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+310).

Madrid has drawn 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches. Simply put, they play to the level of their competition. In those 5 matches, they drew RB Leipzig at home, City away and at home and Bayern Munich on the road. While City and Munich are far away better teams than Leipzig, that draw is most concerning as Madrid should’ve been able to blow them out at home, but rather played to their level and even had fewer expected goals.

For Dortmund, while they have won 3 straight Champions League matches, 2 of those ended within 0.4 expected goals, and in the 3rd they had 3.2 fewer expected goals. They are going to be the inferior side, and the moneyline suggests that as well. However, they are good enough to keep things close, and for this value, back DRAW (+310).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+108).

While older Champions League Final games did have more scoring, over the past half a decade, the scoring has been limited. All 5 of those games went under 2.5 goals and the last 4 have resulted in a 1-0 finish. While on paper both teams have dynamic attacks, at this level of play and the unfamiliarity of the teams, scoring isn’t easy.

Madrid has gone Under this total in 3 of 6 Champions League games since the group stage. Dortmund has gone Under it in 4 of their last 6 Champions League matches despite playing an ultra-talented PSG attack. With that in mind, back UNDER 2.5 (+108).

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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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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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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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