Valencia CF vs Atletico Madrid 1.90 2 (0-1) Today's matchup at Mestalla Stadium looks pretty juicy. The odds on Atletico are super tempting since they're pushing hard for the title. I noticed international bookies are already shifting; most are sitting around 1.75 now. Valencia's got that Europa League Thursday fixture coming up where they need to make up a 2-0 deficit against Sevilla FC, so they're technically still in the hunt for an EL spot next season. But honestly, they're trailing Villarreal CF by a massive 7 points, so I'm skeptical about their motivation to chase that spot. My gut says Valencia might play it a bit loose—everyone wants to see someone other than Barca or Real take the trophy, but let's be real, they won't be giving it 100%
I'm gonna toss one more onto this parlay Liverpool FC straight win 1 (0-2) which brings the total odds to 3.42
Roger Phillips said:Volga-Dynamo Moscow is looking like an over kind of game to me. Betting on 3+ goals at 1.92—I'm in.
The home squad for Volga is looking pretty thin without: Bordian’s looking solid at defender (8/0), Polczak is holding things down too (13/1), and Bulykin is putting up numbers upfront (7/0). They just rolled into the next round of the season sitting at 0-0-5 with a goal differential of 2:15. Honestly? This squad is definitely headed for a relegation battle. They’ve been part of six high-scoring shootouts in their last seven games. Honestly, they're giving up way too many goals—it feels like they've completely checked out and just don't care anymore. First match of the season at Dynamo ended in a draw; Dynamo Moscow-Volga Nizhny Novgorod 2:2🤣 The visitors are just missing Voronin up front. Dynamo's been giving up goals on the road for eight straight games now. Honestly, watching them defend away from home is becoming a total nightmare. Funny enough, they lost both times playing Volga in Nizhny Novgorod without even managing to put one on the scoreboard. I’m feeling a win today. They’re definitely the favorites, but my gut tells me we’re looking at a high-scoring game early on. Home field advantage doesn't mean squat when the away team's defense is a sieve. I've seen plenty of games where the visitors just can't stop leaking goals.
Anyone know a good site where I can track injury reports and player absences like that bolded part?
Kevin Ramos21 said:Schalke 04 vs Hertha BSC 1 (1.80 SS)
The odds on a Schalke win look solid. They’re favorites here and sitting pretty in 3rd place—right in that Champions League zone. Since their loss to Bayern Munich, they’ve picked up three wins and a draw (that away match against Borussia Dortmund). On the flip side, Hertha is on a three-game losing streak.
Schalke is dealing with a massive list of injuries today. We're missing Benedikt Höwedes (DF 18/1g), Felipe Santana (DF 16/1g 1asis), Kyriakos Papadopoulos (DF 4/0g), Dennis Aogo (DF 12/0g 3asis), Christian Fuchs (DF 16/0g 3asis), Atsuto Uchida (DF 17/0g 4asis), Jan Kirchhoff (DM 7/0g), Marco Höger (DM 7/2g), Kevin-Prince Boateng (MF 22/6g 4asis 3th scorer), Christian Clemens (MF 11/0g 1asis), and Jefferson Farfán (MF 18/8g 8asis 2nd scorer).
Gerald Jones56 said:We put in our bid for this handball championship, and I think we're even looking at bidding for one of the upcoming ones too...
Is it just happening here in the States, or is it a joint bid with someone else?
I still remember when we hosted that futsal tournament—it was such a blast. Usually, you'd see maybe 7,000 people show up for a match, but we absolutely crushed it by packing 15,000 into the arena and setting a record. We should definitely throw our hat in the ring for that again; I honestly don't get why nobody's pushing for it.
Wolverhampton vs Arsenal 2 1,50 Wolverhampton hasn't managed to take down Arsenal since way back in 1979. Last season, Wolves barely escaped the drop in the final moments of the last round, but I don't see that happening this time. They're too far behind, and honestly, the squad at the bottom of the table just isn't playing well enough to stay up. Sure, they'll fight—especially while there's still a mathematical chance—but Arsenal is a top-tier side fighting for third place, and they couldn't care less about the hosts' struggles. Arsenal will likely cruise to a win without overthinking it. Plus, they’re riding high after crushing Manchester City FC late in the game this past Sunday.
Wigan vs Manchester United 2 1,45 It's pretty obvious. Alex Ferguson's squad has proven themselves masters of the late surge, whether it's in a single match or throughout the whole season. United is going to pull this one off too, leaving their local rivals absolutely miserable.
Juventus vs SS Lazio 1 1,50 After beating Palermo FC last week, Juventus FC is back at the top of Serie A. Now it’s on Antonio Conte and his guys to hold off AC Milan for the remaining seven games. Their current form is incredible—four straight wins in the league. It's also worth noting that Gianluigi Buffon hasn't conceded a single goal in his last five league matches. Claudio Ranieri is dealing with injury issues again. They're missing Pepe, Miroslav Klose, Deividas Stankevičius, Sead Kolašinac, Antoine Konko, and Radu.
Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid 2 1,75 The Portuguese manager is in a perfect spot heading into the visit to the Vicente Calderon; he has everyone available and just needs to pick the right lineup. If José Mourinho knows anything, it's how to beat Atlético Madrid. Since he took over in Madrid, he's won five in a row against them. Sergio Ramos was out against Valencia CF due to suspension, but he's back in the mix today.
5,7094 SS
Still working on the analysis. Eintracht Frankfurt vs Ingolstadt vs Marseille vs Montpellier 2 2,40
ruggedgull32 said:Dropping some food for thought today, let me know what you guys think: A. Jamison (Cleveland) (18.5) over (Kyrie's out injured, which helps his shooting numbers) J. Wall (Washington) (15.5) over (looks like Howard is sitting tonight too, so no threat of getting rimmed out) C. Anthony (New York) (24.5) over (he’s hot right now and there's a huge rivalry here, plus they're missing Lin and Amare) D. Rose (Chicago) (22.5) over (looking for payback after the last matchup; honestly, I was shocked by how low this line is set, definitely worth an individual bet)
Odds from the local sportsbook...
He rolled his ankle during a game at Madison Square Garden, and even though he toughed it out through overtime, he was in a walking boot by Monday. It’s still listed as a game-time decision, but knowing him and Coach Thibodeau, they aren't going to roll the dice. Rose could easily end up sitting out this chance to get revenge on the Knicks.
Dana Baker2 said:It’d be way better if people didn't drop their picks here before 8 or 9 AM. Most of us are playing through apps anyway. When everyone dumps them at once, things get crowded, and I'm looking right now at DraftKings seeing half the odds have already tanked since this morning because everyone's jumping on. Plus, you never know when some solid last-minute intel might drop.
Someone already pointed out that the odds aren't moving because of this forum—it's because American bettors are shifting the margins and coefficients, and then our guys just follow suit.
I don't even bet online, and honestly, plenty of folks here don't either. People usually don't start posting their picks until around 6.👍
I’m with Daniel Robinson5, Griffin, and James Parker on this one. I go to hit my parlay at 7:58 PM and out of nowhere, some random notification pops up saying Gasol already started... total buzzkill.🤷😕🤷😕
Fulham vs Chelsea Chelsea heads to Craven Cottage looking to prove they’ve actually turned a corner. They desperately need these three points to stay in the hunt for that fourth spot. Honestly, the pressure on them is intense right now—they’ve really dropped the ball this season. One minute they’re dreaming big about the title, and the next, everyone's just frustrated. But hey, if they keep stacking wins like this, they might just pull it off. A win today puts them at 59 points, tying them up with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. And get this—Chelsea plays Tottenham next week! For the lineup, Newcastle is missing Gryger, Johnson, Ruiz, and Sidwell, while Murphy and Pogrebnyak are both game-time decisions. Over at Chelsea, they'll be without Cole and John Terry.
Last 5 head-to-head matches: 12/26/11 Chelsea vs Fulham 1-1 09/21/11 Chelsea vs Fulham 4-3 02/14/11 Fulham vs Chelsea 0-0 11/10/10 Chelsea vs Fulham 1-0 12/28/09 Chelsea vs Fulham 2-1
Dana Baker2 said:Why the hell did everyone jump on Lee in that matchup? 😲 Honestly, I think his over is way more likely playing at home against a Nuggets team that can't guard the paint to save their lives, rather than facing someone like Memphis. 🤷
They're just trying to bait you into betting on Dirk. 🙂
redranger82 said:What are we thinking for Inter Milan vs Cagliari Calcio today? It's at a neutral site, which gives Inter the edge since they won't have to deal with those Cagliari fans breathing down their necks. Odds are 2.10 🤷
I’d say a double chance on them, but honestly, I’m dodging Inter this season. They've already wrecked way too many of my parlay tickets. 😢
Thinking about putting some money on AC Milan to win or draw today—the +260 odds are too good to pass up. They aren't a lost cause at all; they've already pulled off a couple of gritty draws this season. 👍