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With the busy domestic holiday season now out of the way, it’s time to get back to the business of Champions League football betting, and it all begins again this Tuesday with the first leg of the Round of 16 games. We are getting down to the cream of the crop in European club football, and I think we can all agree that one of the best match-ups in this round is the one that pits Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain. One of the things that makes this meeting so exciting is because we will have several of the world’s best players gracing the field at the same time. You would have to put Barcelona in as the favorite to advance to the next round, but PSG can make life very difficult for them by coming up with a big result in their home leg of the tie. These two teams do have a little bit of a history in this competition, and you have Barcelona coming in as a half-goal favorite for the first leg, thanks in large part to their previous performances versus PSG.

Here’s A Closer Look At The Barcelona At Paris Saint-Germain Free Pick, Prediction & TV info

When: Tuesday, February 14 at 2:45 PM EST
Where: Parc De Princes, Paris
TV: Fox Sports 1
Live Stream: FOX Sports GO
UEFA Odds: TBA

Why bet on Barcelona

When you have a team that includes Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar, you have a team that is always going to be tough to beat. Barcelona have been good domestically this season, and they are currently sitting a point back of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, albeit having played two games less than their rivals. They are coming into this game with 3 wins and a pair of draws in their last 5 games, scoring 13 goals in the process. They thumped Alaves 6-0 over the weekend in what should be viewed as a warning shot heading into this game. The last time they faced PSG in Paris was a couple of years ago, and it was Barcelona winning that one 3-1.

Why bet on PSG

PSG are in a similar sort of footing as Barcelona in that they are sitting in second spot in their domestic league, trailing Monaco by 3 points in Ligue 1. This is not a team that is as big an offensive threat as Barcelona, although they have managed to score 50 goals in the 25 league games that they have played this season. It has been defense that has been king, though, as they have conceded just 18 goals in those 25 games. They are going to need all of that defensive prowess going against the big guns of Barcelona. PSG have been in good scoring form recently, though, winning 4 straight, and scoring 12 goals in the process

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

I believe that the best bet for this game is the over 2.5 goals, but if you are really in the mood to take a gamble, I would also go with the draw. I see this one ending in a tie, which would mean that PSG would cover.

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The second leg of the UEFA Champions League tie between Tottenham Hotspur and AC Milan is scheduled for Wednesday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs go into the home leg of this tie down a goal, after AC Milan scored a solid 1-0 win at the San Siro in leg number one. Here, Spurs are favored to win the match, with the question being whether they can do enough to advance past their Italian foes to reach the quarterfinals.

Which team gets it done? Check out Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Tottenham versus Milan.

Champions League Round of 16 Leg 2 – Tottenham Hotspur vs AC Milan

Tottenham vs AC Milan UEFA Game Info | Updated Champions League Odds
When: Wednesday, Mar. 8 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Handicap Odds: Tottenham -0.5 -110 / AC Milan +0.5 -114
Moneyline Odds: Tottenham -106 / AC Milan +295 / Draw +255
Total Odds: O 2.5 +101 / U 2.5 -129

Why Tottenham Hotspur is a Good Bet Versus AC Milan

Tottenham Hotspur has been struggling of late, losing three of their last five matches in all competitions heading into this match. Their two wins over that span have come against a struggling West Ham squad and a Chelsea team that has been allergic to goals so far in 2023. One of their three losses during that run did come against AC Milan in the first leg of their Champions League tie, and Spurs will look to return the favor on Wednesday.

For Tottenham, the question going into this match is not whether they can score enough goals, but whether they will. They have been shut out in three of their last five matches, losing all three of them by 1-0 scorelines. While players like Harry Kane and Son are more than capable of bulging the net, their lack of consistency in recent games is a legitimate concern going into this massive matchup.

Why AC Milan is a Good Bet Versus Tottenham Hotspur

AC Milan comes into Wednesday’s second leg with a one-goal advantage on aggregate over Tottenham. They got a goal from Brahim Diaz in the first leg to set them apart, with Diaz going down with an injury since. However, the lone goal scorer from this tie does hope to play in this match, which could help AC Milan retain the upper hand and advance to the final eight in this year’s Champions League.

Milan have won four of their last five matches, keeping a clean sheet in all four of those wins. They did, however, lose their most recent match to Fiorentina by a score of 2-1. But the mission for AC Milan is clear in this match, and that is to defend like their lives are depending on it, so that they can stop the gifted attackers of Tottenham to advance.

Final Betting Analysis: Men of the Match

The most important man for Tottenham has to be goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who has been thrust into action due to an injury to starting keeper Hugo Lloris. Forster has been on the pitch for six matches dating back to February, with Spurs losing four of those games. While Lloris was error-prone in his own right, Forster has to be great to help his team stay afloat in this competition.

On the AC Milan side, Olivier Giroud will be a fascinating figure in this match, given his history in England. Giroud played for multiple rivals of Tottenham while in the Premier League, suiting up for Arsenal and Chelsea. If he can make an impact in this match by getting a key goal, it would send shockwaves through the soccer world.

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One of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16’s most anticipated aggregates has their first leg on Wednesday when Chelsea steps onto the grass at Signal Iduna Park a soccer odds underdog versus Bundesliga power Dortmund. Both teams have enough talent to win the leg 1 match. Will the Blues pull off the upset? Or will the first contest belong to the home team? Keep reading for Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Wednesday’s matchup between Chelsea and Dortmund.

Champions League Round of 16 Odds to Advance to Quarterfinals | Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea

When: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
Handicap Odds: Chelsea +0.5 -176 / Dortmund -0.5 +138
Moneyline Odds: Dortmund +145 / Chelsea +192 / Draw +234
Total Odds: O 2.5 -114 / U 2.5 -111

Why Chelsea is a good bet versus Dortmund

In their last 5, Chelsea has played decent soccer. The Blues have a single win in the last 5. But they also have a single loss.

Chelsea has drawn in 3 straight. No doubt, Thomas Tuchel has been gearing his squad up for this match. The Blues have no chance of winning the Premier. But Chelsea can win the Champions League. So we should expect a massive effort.

Why Dortmund is a good bet versus Chelsea

The German League home team is on fire. Dortmund has won 5 straight. No win impressed as much as the victory over Freiburg.

Not only did Dortmund blast Freiburg, but the Bundesliga squad followed up the blasting with a 2-1 victory over Bochum and an 0-2 win against Werder. Dortmund’s success can be traced to a team effort philosophy. Unlike last season, where Dortmund leaned on one of the top strikers in the world, Erling Haaland, Dortmund has no true striker number one.

Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea at Dortmund

The win over Freiburg is the perfect example of Dortmund’s new attack. Five different players scored the 5 goals versus Freiburg.

At the 25th minute, Nico Schlotterbeck scored. Karim Adeyemi followed up with a goal at minute 48. Then in minute 51, Sebastian Haller got a goal. Julian Brandt scored at minute 69. Giovanni Reyna kicked the ball into the net at minute 82. Dortmund plays a more open style of attack where various players have the greenlight.

The style should give Chelsea fits because this year’s Blues side has yet to gel. Players like Jao Felix, Kai Havertz, and Mason Mount suggest the Blues will overmatch Dortmund. But that’s won’t be the case. Until Chelsea plays as a cohesive unit, they will lose to teams like Dortmund.

Champions League Pick: Dortmund +147

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On Tuesday, Lionel Messi and Barcelona battle Napoli in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 battle. As we might expect Messi and Barca are favorites. But Napoli isn’t the massive underdog that so many thought they might be. Check out Champions League odds, a preview, and a free pick for Barcelona vs Napoli!

Barcelona vs Napoli Champions League Odds & Pick

When: Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Campania, Italy
Live Stream: Fubo TV
Moneyline Odds: Napoli +212 / Barcelona +112 / Draw +249 / Over/Under Total Odds: 2 ¾
Why Napoli is a good bet +212

Napoli is in excellent form. They’ve gone 4-1 SU in their last 5. One of their biggest wins happened a couple of weeks ago. Facing Inter Milan in the Italian Coppa Italia, Napoli beat their rivals. Fabian Ruiz scored the lone goal in the match. There’s a case to be made that Napoli has played better than Barcelona in recent weeks. The Italian Serie A squad won’t be intimidated by one of the best teams in La Liga.

Why Barcelona is a good bet +112

It took a few games, but it seems like Barcelona is back on track. On Jan. 13, Barca’s brass replaced Ernesto Valverde with former Betis coach Quique Setien. At first, the switch didn’t pay off. Valencia beat Barcelona 2-0 on Jan. 25. But Setien’s adjustments for Barcelona’s match against Eibar showed that this squad is ready to roll. Baca squashed Eibar 5-0. It was a massive beat down. Now that Messi and his mates have confidence in Setien’s strategies, Barcelona could get a big lead over Napoli in the Champions League 2-match aggregate.

Barcelona vs Napoli Champions League Soccer Final Betting Analysis

Barcelona looked fantastic thumping Eibar. But Napoli is a much different team. This season, Napoli hasn’t stepped it up in Italian Serie A. The Champions League is their lone chance to do something special.

They could because they’re consistent. Like the Italian National Team, Napoli plays a conservative game. They lean on their excellent defense while waiting for the perfect time to counter. That could work in Napoli’s favor on Tuesday.

Setien unleashed his players in Barca’s last. Barcelona’s aggressiveness figures to hurt them in this match. Napoli will hang back and then when the perfect time presents itself, strike for a goal. At that point, Barca must play catchup. Back Napoli.

Champions League Soccer Pick: Napoli +212

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One of the best from La Liga’s Primera Division, Villareal, hosts top Serie A squad Juventus in the first leg of a Round of 16 matchup on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Villareal enters Estadio de La Ceramica a slight favorite to get the edge over Massimiliano Allegri’s team. Will Juve surprise the favorite? Or will the home team get it done on their pitch? Keep reading for Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Juventus at Villareal. 

Juventus versus Villarreal | UCL Round of 16 Betting Odds for 1st Leg Match

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When: Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Estadio de La Ceramica, Villareal, Spain  
Moneyline Odds: Juventus +190 / Villareal +149 / Draw +215
Spread Odds: Juventus +½ -192 / Villareal -½ +142 
Total Odds: O 2½ +113 / U 2½ -156

Why bet on Juventus versus Villareal?

Juve is playing the type of defense for which Allegri is famous. In his first stint with Juventus, Allegri routinely got his team to the Champions League quarterfinals, semis, and in many cases, the finals. Juventus almost never had the better striker, but they always had the better defense. Expect Allegri to preach defense on Tuesday. The second match happens on Juve’s pitch. So Allegri knows that if he can escape Villareal with a 1-goal loss or draw, Juventus has the edge to win the aggregate. 

Why bet on Villareal versus Juventus?

The home team is playing their best soccer of the season. Villareal has won 3-of-4. All 3 wins weren’t close. The 3-0 victory against Mallorca, the 2-0 win over Betis, and the 4-1 win against Granada is proof of how well Villareal is playing. Even the 0-0 draw against Real Madrid speaks to Villareal’s confidence. For the home team, this match couldn’t be happening at a better time. 

Juventus vs Villareal Betting Analysis

Villareal is on fire, which makes them tough to beat. The home team has dominated in their previous 3 victories. 

Juventus is going to find it difficult to stick with Villareal. First, Allegri plays a defensive style. Second, Federico Chiesa, Juve’s best striker, is out with a torn ACL. 

Chiesa’s absence means Allegri can’t get into a shootout. Paula Dybala and the rest of the forwards won’t do enough to keep pace with Villareal’s attack. Luckily for Juventus’ fans, Allegri knows he’s at a disadvantage with is attack, which is why the Juve head coach won’t push forward too much. 

Instead, Allegri will tell his team to hang back and hope for a goal on the counter attack. If it happens, great. If it doesn’t, Juventus won’t worry. The second leg happens in Turin. 

So leaving Spain with a draw is perfectly okay. Juventus should get what they seek. Expect Allegri to play a possession game that involves counter attacks if available, but not to push too much. The draw is a real possibility.  

Champions League Pick: Draw

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Atletico Madrid and Juventus resume their cross-league rivalry when they take to the pitch on Wednesday, September 18th. Atletico heads into this CL battle off an upset loss to Sociedad. Can Madrid find it within themselves to take down Ronaldo led Juventus? Check out the Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Atletico Madrid vs Juventus!

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus 2019 UEFA Champions League Odds & Game Prediction

When: Wednesday, September 18 at 3:00pm ET
Where: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Over/Under Total Odds: Over 2 -129 / Under 2 -102

Why Juventus is a good bet +216?

Juventus has yet to lose in Italian Serie A play. One of the reasons is because although Ronaldo gets all the press, Juventus has seriously improved their attack. In a key match against rival Napoli, in addition to Ronaldo scoring a goal, Danilo and Higuain also scored.

Koulibaly kicked two into the back of the net. With Ronaldo now getting help on the offensive end, Juventus must only play their historical brand of tough defense to challenge Atletico Madrid in this match on Wednesday.

Why Atletico is a good bet +138?

Yes, Atletico lost to Sociedad. But, before the loss they had gone undefeated in La Liga, beating Getafe, Leganes, and Eibar. Before starting La Liga play, they took down Juventus 2-1 at the International Cup Champions final.

That match should most definitely have a bearing on this one as Joao Felix scored two first half goals. Felix takes over for Antoine Greizmann, who bounced to Barcelona. With Felix well-rested, he played sparingly against Sociedad, Atletico should be tough to beat on Wednesday.

UEFA Champions League Soccer Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Betting Analysis

Whether Joao Felix or Angel Correa gets the start, Atletico Madrid has a shot to make it back-to-back wins over Juventus on Wednesday. However, Juventus is the play.

Atletico jumped out to a huge 2-0 lead in the International Champions Cup. After a few adjustments, Juventus stopped Madrid from scoring in the second half. They know what to expect and will be ready for Atletico in this one. Let’s not forget that Juventus beat Atletico 3-0 in a Champions League match in March. Ronaldo’s team is worth backing at the odds.

UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick: Juventus +216