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Nicholas Jones80 said:Fiorentin hasn't beaten Napoli since 2010. Plus, their last two home games ended in a 1-1 draw and a 0-3 loss against Napoli. Napoli has been incredible on the road this season, crushing Milan, Genou, and Marseille—they only stumbled against Rom.

To build on that, 😁 personally, I’d steer clear of this one. Fiorentin isn't a pushover this year either; they made some solid moves in the transfer market this summer (bringing in guys like Gomez and Joaquin...). They haven't lost a single home game in Serie A this season (their last slip-up was a 4-2 loss to Juventus). If I absolutely had to pick something, I'd go over 2.5 total goals at +2.20, since both teams are averaging more than two goals per match. (Just my two cents, obviously, don't quote me on it 😁)

Sociedad is clearly the stronger side here. My only concern is their schedule—this is their fourth game in about 11 or 12 days, so I'm not sure what kind of lineup they'll field. Still, an X2 (double chance, win or draw) at 1.45 feels like a safe bet. 🙂

Club Brugge - Slask Wroclaw 1@1,50
Slask enters this match with an advantage on the scoreboard, but honestly? I don't think it's because they're better. It feels more like Brugge just walked into this one feeling a bit too relaxed. Brugge is clearly the superior side here. Their preseason looked top-notch, and they’ve carried that momentum right into their league opener with two straight wins. On the flip side, Slask has been stumbling a bit early in their domestic season—only picking up two points from three games—and I expect that lack of rhythm to haunt them here. I'm leaning towards a win for Brugge. ☕
Dila Gori - Hajduk Split X2@1,40
Looks like nobody has posted a pick for this one yet. 😁
I'm expecting the home team to play a very tight, defensive game right from the whistle. Because of that, I see Hajduk Split dominating possession, much like they did in the first leg. Everything is already laid out: Hajduk should have taken the first game, and they should take this one too. That said, I’m playing it safe and grabbing the double chance just to cover my bases. The odds are too good to pass up. 🙂
Double 2,10

If you're looking for something else, there are some decent odds on the qualification lines:
Club Brugge to qualify@2,00
Hajduk Split to qualify@2,70

Going live if anyone wants to follow along...

Valerenga vs. Liverpool - Away team over 3.5 total goals @ 2.20

I was just about to start typing up my thoughts on the handicap when Liverpool pulled one in. Honestly, the dominance is unreal. It felt like every other attack turned into a massive scoring chance. If the home keeper hadn't been playing out of his mind during the first half, they’d be sitting on a 5-goal deficit right now. I’m expecting more of the same in the second half once Valerenga starts shuffling their lineup—especially since Liverpool should be bringing in guys like Gerrard, Coutinho, Enrique, and Borini soon enough.
Decent odds, good luck!

Live - LAFC vs. Atlanta United 1X@1,60
LAFC looks like the better side here. They’re controlling the tempo and pressing hard. They actually had two massive chances right at the end—one where the Atlanta defender somehow cleared it off the line, and another that rattled against the crossbar. Honestly, the Atlanta squad isn't easy to dismiss; their defense is holding up well and they look dangerous on the counterattack. That said, I think LAFC will at least find an equalizer. With this home crowd behind them, there's a real chance they pull ahead entirely. Because of that, I'm going to take a shot at 1@3,20 . The odds have already dropped quite a bit—they were sitting at 3.80 just ten minutes ago—so it's a decent value play for a smaller stake.

Joseph Stewart30 said:Hey bettors, I've got two quick questions here.
1: Can I withdraw funds back to the same checking account I used for my deposit?
2: When I go to make a withdrawal, there's a field for Routing Number:
What am I supposed to put in that box?

Why wouldn't you be able to? 😁

Hmm, you went ahead and started a whole separate thread for this. You mentioned which bank you were using—I think you said JP Morgan Chase, but I can't be 100% sure. 🤷

Look, here's the deal. Since I don't remember exactly what these betting sites require, someone who did this recently should probably jump in and confirm. Honestly. I know that when dealing with the CIA, you use that first number, but since this is a betting site, they likely want the IBAN (that second code) because it's for international transfers. So, that should be the one to enter. Or just try both(🤣) or wait for a confirmation message.

http://www.federalreserve.gov/payments/payment-systems.htm

Villarreal vs. Xerez CF f+2 @ 1.50 (1.54 FanDuel)

This should be a routine win. Villarreal is absolutely locked in on getting back to the top flight, and they're right in the thick of the promotion race. They’ve been absolutely tearing through their direct rivals lately, covering the spread against teams like Alcorcon and Girona in their last two outings. I honestly don't see how a struggling Xerez side can hold them off. Xerez is sitting 19 points clear of the relegation zone, so they basically have nothing left to play for at this stage.

The Final 🎉

Going with a standard spread here:

Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich, Over 2.5 goals + @2.10

Look, Bayern is objectively the better side on paper, but I’m hesitant to call a winner outright. This is the championship game. You can bet the guys from Dortmund aren't just going to hand over the trophy without a fight. 🙂
I'm expecting a total spectacle with plenty of goals—exactly what you'd expect when these two titans meet. Even though Bayern has had an almost impenetrable defense this season, I think Dortmund has enough firepower to score against anyone, and they have all the motivation in the world. On the flip side, Dortmund's defense tends to struggle with consistency over ninety minutes (they'll look great, then suddenly 😁 make a massive unforced error), and when you factor in how lethal the Bayern attack is right now? This feels like a rock-solid play to me. ☕

I'll also try a prop bet with Mario:

Mario Mandžukić to score anytime @3.00

Maybe the odds are a bit high 🤔 I was thinking closer to 2.50, but hey, I'll take the extra value. 😁
He's been Bayern's top scorer in the league, and I truly believe he can find the back of the net tonight. He already scored against them in the Season Opener, so this is his perfect chance to pad those Champions League stats. 🙂

Robert Wright4 said:Has anyone here actually dealt with Marathon?

They claim payouts to my account take about 3-5 business days. Well, I’m sitting here on day 10 now (I requested the withdrawal back on April 27th) and I still haven't seen a dime. I sent them an email on Monday to ask what the deal was and when I could expect my money, and they just gave me the standard "it's being processed and takes 3-5 business days" response. So, I just sent another one. This time I made sure to tell them, "Look, I've read the rules. I know how long you say it takes. But it's been 10 days and the cash isn't here."

And to top it all off, I went ahead and requested another withdrawal yesterday...

Krasno, 🤦any luck on your end? I put in a request on May 3rd and—surprise, surprise—still nothing. That's why I'm asking. 🙂

On a side note, totally unrelated to Marathon specifically, but more about withdrawing from international sites in general—has anyone used a Visa card for this? Like, using the same Chase card I use for ATMs and everything else? Logically, that should hit my account without any drama, right? 😁
I'm asking because I chose that option for the first time since there are no fees, so I figured it wouldn't be an issue. Does anyone know how that works? 🤷

Greuther Fürth vs. SC Freiburg @ 1.85

Freiburg could potentially lock in a spot in European competition next season regardless of how things shake out for HSV. Honestly? I think grabbing those crucial points here is a much cleaner path for them than grinding through that final match against Schalke. 🙂 As we already know, the home side is headed down to the G League next season, so they have zero real incentive here—other than maybe putting up a good fight just to say thanks to their fans. For Freiburg, though, there’s actually something on the line. ☕

I’ve been keeping an eye on the MLS standings lately. With today's results from the big clubs in LA, two teams have a real shot at pulling three points ahead and securing those top spots for European competition qualifying.

Wednesday, May 8th.
LA Galaxy - Orlando City FC 1@1.40

The Galaxy are absolute beasts at home right now—they haven't lost a single home match in their last 10 outings. Orlando has been looking decent lately, sure, but they always seem to struggle when they're traveling. Given the stakes mentioned above, and since Orlando is just sitting comfortably in the middle of the pack with nothing much to gain or lose, I think the home side takes this one.

Thursday, May 9th.
Seattle Sounders - Inter Miami 1@1.45

Seattle is also practically untouchable on their own turf. In their last 15 home games, the only teams to actually walk away with a win were their direct rivals, the Galaxy and DC United. Even though Miami is fighting to stay out of the relegation zone, they still tend to lose against the heavy hitters on the spread. I don't see any way these motivated hosts let a single point slip through their fingers.

It’s high time the teams that actually need the wins start delivering.☕

St. Louis City SC - LAFC 1@1.70(SS)

I’ve caught a few St. Louis games this season. They’re a fun group to watch. 😁
They’re right in the thick of the hunt for a European spot. Right now, they’re sitting in fourth—that’s the qualifying spot for the Europa League. They’re just two points behind Lyon, and they’ve got Lille and Nice breathing down their necks with only one point separating them. They absolutely need these three points. Between the standings and how the schedule looks for the final two rounds, they’re facing heavy hitters like Marseille and their direct rival, Lille, very soon. This win isn't just a goal; it's an absolute necessity.
LAFC doesn't have much riding on this. They’re safely tucked away in the middle of the pack, with no real shot at climbing higher or sliding lower. Honestly, I don't see St. Louis having much trouble breaking through against a side that lacks motivation. Plus, their attacking trio is absolutely cooking lately—Aubameyang and Brandao have already notched 29 league goals between them this season, and Yohan Mollo is leading the league in assists. It feels like a solid play. St. Louis City SC to score over 1.5 goals (also at 1.70).

Nice - Troyes 1 @ 1.86 (DraftKings)
Nice is performing way above expectations this season. They’re fighting for a spot in European competition, and since two of their main rivals—Lyon and St. Etienne—are facing off against each other, there's a real chance Nice could close the gap on one or even both teams. Troyes is sitting at the bottom right now. I suspect they'll come into this motivated after picking up two straight wins, but honestly? I don't think they have anything to gain here. 🙂

Chelsea - Swansea 1 @ 1.35
Swansea doesn't have much riding on this match. They've already secured their survival and punched their ticket to the Europa League through the cup. On the flip side, if Chelsea pulls this win, they land in third place—securing Champions League football—and push Tottenham three points back.
Anything less than a routine victory would be 🤦

Mainz - Eintracht Frankfurt - Eintracht to score @ 1.45
Eintracht is in a dogfight for the Champions League and Europa League spots. I actually went back and forth between this and a Double Chance (X2) bet, but ultimately decided on this one. If they want those European berths, they need to find the back of the net at least once, regardless of their recent dip in form. Mainz is stuck in the middle of the pack; they aren't really in a position to make any major moves in the standings regardless of the result. Plus, Mainz has conceded a goal in 10 of their last 12 matches.

Real Sociedad - Valencia Both Teams to Score @ 1.70 (DraftKings)
This is a clash between 4th and 5th place—basically a direct battle for Champions League positioning. Both sides play incredibly aggressive, attacking football, with an average of about 3 goals per game. An "Over" looks tempting, but I’m leaning toward BTTS because I expect slightly less tension and more open play. 😁 Besides, the odds are solid on DraftKings; I checked elsewhere and it was hovering around 1.55.
In their last head-to-head meeting, they dropped a whopping 7 goals. Sociedad took the away win 5-2. (🙏)

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The system is probably just like any other sportsbook—you've got to roll over that bonus a certain number of times at specific minimum odds.

EDIT - sorry, my bad, it actually is $200. 😁

And man, those terms and conditions are brutal.

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3:00 PM | Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati | Both Teams to Score @ 1.75 (Parlay)

We’ve got two mid-table sides facing off here. Neither team is fighting for a desperate survival spot or a championship title right now, so there isn't a massive amount of pressure on either side to take huge risks. I’m really hoping for an open, flowing game where both teams feel free to attack.

Statistically, both these squads tend to lean toward high-scoring affairs rather than defensive grinders. That said, my pick is based on their head-to-head history:



Streaks eventually break, sure, but I don't think we're seeing the end of this one just yet.😁 GL

Mainz vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Over 2.5 goals at 2.15 (SS)

The odds here look more than solid considering the matchup. Both sides play an incredibly open style of football, and their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs. On average, Leverkusen games hover around three goals, while Mainz sits closer to two. Plus, their last two head-to-head meetings ended in 2-2 and 3-2 scores.

We’re looking at the Bundesliga, which is generally a high-scoring league, so I don't expect any issues hitting this one. For those who want to play it a bit safer, there's the "Both Teams to Score" option at 1.70. That feels like a very safe bet, but we'll see how it plays out.

good luck!

Lisa Ramos59 said:The odds just dropped from 1.55 down to 1.40 🙂 (over 2.50)

If you haven't placed your bet yet, FanDuel still has it at 1.60.

Larry Fox5 said:I honestly wish I could go back in time and just prevent that Bundesliga relegation from ever happening. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Seriously, what exactly did you download here? You left out two specific picks where your analysis actually shows who you’re leaning toward—like Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg—but for everything else, there’s nothing concrete left. If Hamburger SV had lost, you could have claimed you only gave them a "slight edge with a possibility of a draw." It's the exact same story with Bayern Munich and Schalke 04; you say you're "skipping them because you don't trust them at all," yet you still noted they are the favorites. So why even include them in your analyses in the first place? I’m asking you to please start putting actual, specific picks into your breakdowns. As it stands, it looks like everyone is hitting their predictions perfectly, when in reality, people are just writing vague nonsense. For example, tomorrow in El Clásico, I’m giving Real Madrid the edge with a chance for a draw, but I wouldn't be shocked if FC Barcelona pulled it off, which is exactly why I’m skipping that pair entirely. See you tomorrow when I quote my own post and marvel at my incredible prophetic powers! ☕