In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) battles Bayern Munich Tuesday. Kickoff from Parc des Princes is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
PSG, a club that touts some of the world’s best players, finished 2nd in Group H group stage action, winning 4 games and drawing the other 2. They scored 16 goals and allowed just 7. PSG sits atop Ligue 1. They are led in scoring by F Kylian Mbappe, who has 13 goals in 19 matches this season.
Bayern Munich finished atop Group C. They were the only one of the 32 clubs to win all 6 group stage games. They had 18 goals for and 2 against. Bayern leads Bundesliga play and is led in scoring by F Jamal Musiala, who has 10 goals in 19 matches.
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Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Paris Saint-Germain +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Bayern Munich +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +270
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -160)
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Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich picks and predictions
Prediction
PSG 2, Bayern Munich 1
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (+145).
Beating Bayern Munich is easier said than done, but PSG has the talent do to just that. I would wait to see if Mbappe and F Lionel Messi will start but both are available.
PSG has it all, from arguably 3 of the best strikers in the world to quality defenders like D Marquinhos and D Achraf Hakimi. PSG has won 9 of 11 home matches in league play this season.
Bayern will be down key names, like GK Manuel Neuer, F Sadio Mane and D Lucas Hernandez. Given the absence of key pieces for Bayern and the strength at home for PSG, back PSG (+145).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (-160).
With F Thomas Muller doubtful and the unknown regarding Mbappe and Messi, both of which have battled injuries as of late, the opportunities may not be converted. PSG has gone Under this total in 5 of their last 8 matches and in 2 of their last 3.
Bayern has gone Under this total in 5 of their last 7. Despite electric offensive players, both teams allowed a combined 9 goals in 12 group stage matches. Against each other, expect limited opportunities. Back the UNDER 3.5 (-160).
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