On Sunday, Monaco (7 wins, 5 losses, 5 draws) travels to Parc des Princes to take on PSG (13-1-3). Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the PSG vs. Monaco odds and lines, and make our best Ligue 1 bets, picks and predictions.
PSG is still expected to reign supreme over Ligue 1 despite losing F Neymar for the foreseeable future.
The Parisians are 11 points higher than second-place Rennes. Led by forwards Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, PSG is coming off a 4-1 Champions League victory Tuesday over Bruges. They have drawn their last two Ligue 1 matches against Lens and Nice.
Monaco has scored 27 goals and allowed 20 in 17 matches so far this season, good for 8th place on the table. The Monégasques haven’t lost since a 2-1 defeat Oct. 31 by the hand of Brest.
PSG vs. Monaco: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:47 a.m. ET.
- Money line: PSG -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Monaco +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +390
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -150)
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Prediction
PSG 3, Monaco 1
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line. PSG has drawn two straight and the -210 line doesn’t feel like good enough odds even though it’s at home and facing an inferior opponent.
I would consider the BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE? YES (-160). PSG’s hasn’t quite been as dominant defensively as many would expect.
The Red-and-Blues have allowed about a goal per game. PSG is topping two goals of its own per game on average, so that isn’t much of a worry to the outcome, but Monaco has scored 27 in 17 games and should be able to get one here.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the OVER 3.5 (+120) as both teams are dynamic offensively and susceptible defensively. Each side has allowed around a goal per game but they’ve scored over three on average combined.
PSG should be able to net several in this one with all of the talent on its side and is coming off a four-goal showing in midweek Champions League play.
Monaco has scored the sixth-most goals in the league, so the attack for both teams is lethal.
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