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This is a huge game for both teams, with a spot in next season's Champions League up for grabs. Arsenal has been playing like they are on a mission, winning four straight matches and scoring 10 goals in those games. The Spurs have not been on top form, with just two wins in their last five matches. These teams played twice in the Premier League in 2021, and both those games went over the total. Arsenal has gone over in all four games during their current winning streak.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

So Man City was on their way to the Champions League Final, but after conceding not one but two goals in injury time they lost on a Benzema penalty in extra time in the Semi Final. Now they focus on clinching the Premier League with Liverpool still hot on their heels. They host a Newcastle team that has won four of their last five matches. Three of the last four head to head meetings have gone over the total, and we should expect another high scoring affair here in Manchester.

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Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on Real Madrid +1.5.

Manchester City has no business being such a big favorite here in the first leg of this Champions League tie. While City is under heavy pressure in a heated Premier League battle with Liverpool, Madrid is on the verge of clinching another La Liga title. Karim Benzema looks like the best player in the world at the moment, with a dozen goals in nine matches in Champions League play. Manchester City has injury concerns that might cause Gabriel Jesus to play out of position at right back. We expect a cautious approach from both teams, and a draw seems like a likely result. Only once in the last five head to head meetings has either of these teams won by more than one goal.

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Jesse Schule

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Manchester United finished at the top of Group F, despite conceding eight goals in six matches. Atletico Madrid finished second in Group B, also conceding eight goals in six matches. Both teams also rank poorly in goals against in their respective domestic leagues. We saw a 1-1 draw in Spain, which means neither team has the luxury of protecting a lead. I expect both teams to go for it here in the second match at Old Trafford. The leading scorer in Champions League history is on top form, scoring a hat trick over the weekend in a 3-2 win over Spurs. Atletico has scored seven goals in three matches in Spain since the first leg match. 

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Jesse Schule

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They say "money isn't everything", but it sure as hell helps. Newcastle has benefited from deep pockets, buying players over the last few months, and it's helped them turn their season around with a record of 6-0-2 in their last eight matches. They have a history of playing high scoring matches against Southampton. Last year these teams played twice, and both teams scored at least twice in each meeting. Only Leeds and Norwich have conceded more goals than Newcastle this season.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Madrid.

PSG won the first leg by a score of 1-0, but they head to the Bernabeu for the second leg of this Champions League tie versus Real Madrid. The home team is sitting top of the table in Spain, leading the league in goals scored as well as goal differential. They have yet to be beaten at home in La Liga this season, boasting a record of 10-0-4. Paris has lost two of three domestic league games since their first leg win versus Madrid, and they might not have Kylian Mbappe in the lineup Wedneday. The French international suffered a foot injury over the weekend. "Kylian Mbappé received a knock on his right foot in training today. He has undergone treatment this afternoon," read the release. "The medical tests are reassuring and another update will be made in 24 hours." It was Mbappe who scored the only goal in the first leg.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on LAFC.

Carlos Vela missed most of the last two MLS seasons, and his team suffered in his absence. His last full season was in 2019, and he scored an incredible 36 goals in 33 starts. LAFC finished first in MLS that season, eight points clear of their closest competitor. Vela appears to be healthy, scoring a hat trick in the season opener. Portland needed to score a late equalizer to salvage a draw in their home opener versus New England. I don't fancy the Timbers to earn any points here in LA.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on LA.

I ain't gonna blow smoke up your @## and pretend I know everything about the expansion team from Charlotte. This is just the second weekend of the MLS season, and with college hoops in full swing and NBA and NHL into the second half of the season, my focus hasn't been on soccer. I do know that Charlotte lost it's first match 3-0 to a mediocre DC United team, and I know that the last few expansion teams in the MLS have finished at or near the bottom of the table in their first season. LA Galaxy had high expectations when they signed Chicharito, but he's had trouble staying healthy. He scored a goal in their season opener, giving him 18 goals in his last 21 starts. He's still a world class player, and he should give the Galaxy a huge edge. I will take the plus money for a small play.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Spurs.

Tottenham sits eighth in the Premier League table, which would have to be considered a disappointment. Harry Kane has only scored seven goals, but two of those came in a win over Manchester City over the weekend. Spurs come in on top form, looking to finish the season strong. Burnley is sitting in the relegation zone, and they have just two wins so far this season. History favors Spurs who have outscored Burnley a combined 12-1 while going 4-0-1 in the last five head to head matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Chelsea.

After finishing at the Top of League 1 in France last year, Lille sits 11th in the table this season. Chelsea sits third in the Premier League table, and they come in on top form with four wins and a draw in their last five matches. While they aren't really in the running to to win the Premier League, I think Chelsea may be better suited to win the Champions League. They have the best goalkeeper, and they are incredibly efficient on defense. The Blues have posted a clean sheet in three of their last four matches in all competitions, and I expect another clean sheet here. Looking for a 2-0 win for the home team.

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Jesse Schule

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Newcastle has won three straight matches, moving them out of the relegation zone. They still need to earn points to hold off the likes of Norwich and Watford who are just a few points back. Points will be hard to come by against West Ham, who are sitting in 5th in the Premier League. The Hammers have scored 44 goals in 25 matches, and Newcastle has allowed 44 goals in 23 matches. Four of the last five head to head meetings have gone over the total.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

West Ham and Leiceser have a history of playing high scoring games. The last five head to head matches have all seen at least three goals combined. Leicester has conceded 11 goals in their last five matches, while West Ham is one of four clubs in the Premier League to have scored 40 or more goals. West Ham has scored 10 goals in their last three matches versus Leicester, and I expect both teams to score here on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Watford. 

Brighton Hove Albion sits in the top 10 in the Premier League table, despite winning just six of their 22 matches. They have played a Premier League leading 12 draws, making it twice as likely they draw than actually win, and three times as likely to lose or draw rather than win. They face a Watford club fighting to avoid relegation, and another draw here seems likely. Watford has played to a draw twice in their last four matches, and two of the last four head to head versus Brighton have been draws.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Aston Villa.

Steven Gerrard has Villa playing on top form, coming off a 1-0 win over Everton and a 2-2 draw versus Manchester United. They host Leeds United Wednesday, and this is a game they should win. Leeds has failed to score in two of their last three matches, and they have a -12 goal differential while going 2-2-7 in away matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Manchester United.

The Red Devils sit in fourth in the Premier League table, nine points behind Chelsea. They are coming off a disappointing loss to Middlesbrough in the FA Cup. They look to get back on track here against Burnley, who sit dead last in the Premier League. Burnley is coming off a scoreless draw at home versus Watford, a game that was entirely uninspiring. They would be thrilled to earn a draw here today, but given that they have scored a Premier League low eight goals in 19 matches, and have just one win, it's hard to like their chances.

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Jesse Schule

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There are only three teams in the Premier League that have scored 30 or more goals as well as conceded 30 or more goals. Two of those teams will play each other on Saturday when Manchester United hosts West Ham United. The Hammers have scored two or more goals in each of their last five matches, and they have scored 41 goals in 22 matches in the Premier League this season. These two teams are fighting for a spot in the Champions League, and we should see an exciting game with both teams scoring here at Old Trafford.

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Jesse Schule

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Leicester City has scored 31 goals this season, which is eight more than Tottenham. They have also conceded 33 goals, which is 13 more than Spurs. These teams have each scored their share in recent head to head meetings. Spurs won the last meeting by a score of 4-2 at King Power Stadium last May, and four of the last five meetings have seen a total of three or more goals. Leicester has scored at least one goal in 10 straight matches, and I expect to see goals from both teams here at King Power on Wednesday.

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Jesse Schule

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At this point in the Premier League season, a match between two teams at the bottom of the table can be just as exciting as a match between two of the top teams. Watford is just two points clear of relegation, and Newcastle is currently tied with Burnley and just one point clear of last place Norwich. That makes this a must win for both these teams as they look to aviod relegation. Newcastle has the advantage, with deep pockets they have been buying players to improve their squad. Watford has scored at least one goal in seven of their last eight matches, and they have conceded at least two goals in seven of those eight games. This one should be a thriller.

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Jesse Schule

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The Red Devils remain undefeated since Ralf Ragnick replaced Ole Gunnar Solsksjaer as head coach. They are coming off a 3-1 home win over Burnley. Manchester United struggled defensively under Solksjaer, but they have conceded just three goals in five matches under Ragnick. Wolverhampton doesn't pose much of a threat, only cellar dwelling Norwich has scored fewer goals than Wolves. The visitors will try to play for a draw, but I don't like their chances of stopping the mighty Red Devils at Old Trafford.

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Jesse Schule

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West Ham will visit Crystal Palace on New Years Day, and these teams have a history of playing high scoring matches. They have gone over in four of the last five head to head meetings. The Hammers have gone over in each of their last three matches, while Palace has gone over in four straight matches. Patrick Vieira's side is missing some top players, but they still managed to score three goals in their last match versus Norwich.

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Jesse Schule

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Liverpool leads the Premier League in scoring with 48 goals, eight more than Premier League leaders Manchester City. The Spurs have had limited success this season, but they have score five goals while winning their last two matches. Liverpool has scored five goals while winning their last two versus Spurs 3-1 and 2-1. Liverpool has conceded at least one goal in four of their last five matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 7* play on Over.

I bet the over in the Gunners last game, and fell short after a missed penalty. Here is what I said prior to that match: "The big news out of Arsenal is that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the captain's arm band. They did just fine without him in a 3-0 win over Southampton in their last match. It won't be so easy today as they face 4th place West Ham." They are at Leeds on Saturday, and Leeds is coming off a 7-0 loss to Manchester City. Leeds has conceded 32 goals this season, only two teams have conceded more (Newcastle and Norwich).

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Jesse Schule

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The big news out of Arsenal is that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been stripped of the captain's arm band. They did just fine without him in a 3-0 win over Southampton in their last match. It won't be so easy today as they face 4th place West Ham. The Hammers have scored 28 goals in 16 matches, and recent history between these teams suggests we could see a high score here. The last meeting was a 3-3 draw, and three of the last four meetings have gone over the total.

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Jesse Schule

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Only two teams in the Premier League have conceded 30+ goals, and Newcastle is one of them. Leicester City is hardly a defensive powerhouse, coming off a 3-2 loss to Napoli that knocks them out of the Europa League, and they have conceded two or more goals in four straight matches. This will be the third meeting between these teams in 2021, and they scored a combined seven goals in the first two meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Manchester United.

The Red Devils have looked better since Ralf Rangnick has taken over. A 1-1 draw against Young Boys in the Champions League was not a bad result given that they rested most of their regular stars. They have won their last two Premier League starts versus Crystal Palace and Arsenal. They will play Norwich City Saturday, and this should be a mismatch. Norchwich sits dead last in the table, with no real hope of avoiding relegation. Manchester United has won the last three head to head meetings by a combined score of 9-2.

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Jesse Schule

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Brentford will host Watford in a Friday match in the Premier League, and both these teams have been conceding a ton of goals lately. Watford has lost three straight matches, conceding nine goals in those matches. Brentford is coming off a 2-2 draw versus Leeds United, and they have conceded two or more goals in four of their last five matches. Watford has scored eight goals in their last four matches, unfortunately their defense has been sloppy. They have conceded 29 goals this season, only Newcastle and Norwich have conceded more.

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Jesse Schule

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Atalanta will need to win as the home favorite in order to qualify for the round of 16 in the Champions League. They host Villa Real, and these teams played to a 2-2 draw earlier in the competition. Atalanta ranks 2nd in Series A in scoring, and they have scored 16 goals in their last five matches in all competitions. Another draw might be enough to get Villa Real through, but they will have to score to keep up to Atalanta. This should be an exciting match with plenty of scoring.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

Liverpool and AC Milan played a cracker of a game back in September, and Liverpool won by a score of 3-2. While Liverpool sits comfortably on top of the group, this is a must win game for Milan. They won't have the luxury of playing for a draw, and their tactics will reflect a level of desperation. Milan needs a win to have any chance at advancing to the round of 16. These teams have gone over in all three previous meetings in the Champions League dating back to 2005. We expect plenty of scoring here at San Siro.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MUTD. 

The Red Devils appear to have turned the corner since sacking Ole Gunnar Sosksjaer. They are coming off a 3-2 win over Arsenal midweek, and last weekend they played a 1-1 draw versus Chelsea. A home game against Crystal Palace is a must win for new boss Ralf Rangnick. Palace have lost back to back games. Both these teams rank among the worst in the Premier League in goals against, each conceding over 20 goals in 14 matches. Both teams have scored above the Premier League average. We should expect a high score here at Old Trafford.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over. 

The Red Devils appear to have turned the corner since sacking Ole Gunnar Sosksjaer. They are coming off a 3-2 win over Arsenal midweek, and last weekend they played a 1-1 draw versus Chelsea. A home game against Crystal Palace is a must win for new boss Ralf Rangnick. Palace have lost back to back games. Both these teams rank among the worst in the Premier League in goals against, each conceding over 20 goals in 14 matches. Both teams have scored above the Premier League average. We should expect a high score here at Old Trafford.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Bayern Munich.

The Ballon D'or was presented to Lionel Messi this week, and this was one of the most obvious signs that FIFA is even more crooked that a two dollar bill. For the second season in a row, the rightful winner of the Ballon D'or will not receive his trophy. Robert Lewandowski has scored 14 goals in 13 matches in the Bundesliga this season. Messi has scored one goal for PSG... 

Bayern sits in first place, with a goal differential of +29 compared to second place Dortmund +14. Bayern has won five straight head to head versus Dortmund, and we should expect Lewandowski to have a statement game here.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on MUTD.

Manchester United finally sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and there is still time to turn their season around. If their 1-1 draw against Chelsea is any indication of what's to come, they may be in good shape. Arsenal comes in with four wins in their last five matches, three of those wins coming at home. The Gunners have a -8 goal differential in away games this season, only Norwich City ranks worse. This is a big game for the Red Devils, and I expect their talent to shine here in a big rivalry game at Old Trafford.

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Jesse Schule

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The bottom two teams in the Premier League will play at St. James Park Tuesday, and neither of these clubs have been able to stop opponents from scoring. Between them the have conceded a total of 56 goals while each playing in 13 Premier League matches. These teams have scored a combined four or more goals in four of the last five head to head meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Chelsea.

Chelsea sits top of the table in the Premier League, and they host a mediocre Manchester United squad Sunday. The Red Devils have themselves a new manager, and perhaps Ralf Rangnick can turn things around at Old Trafford. Don't expect it to happen overnight, and in the mean time they are likely to continue to struggle. The Blues have only conceded four goals this season, posting four clean sheets in their last five matches in all competitions. Manchester United has been embarrassed by top teams this year, losing to Liverpool and City by a combined score of 7-0. They will do well to avoid another embarrassment here at Stamford Bridge.

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Jesse Schule

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Manchester City has been scoring plenty of goals versus lesser opponents, but the last time they faced PSG they lost 2-0 at Paris. In fact the last two head to head meetings between these teams ended with a final score of 2-2. Manchester City has only conceded three goals in their last five matches in all competitions, and they have posted three clean sheets during that span. It's expected to be a wet and windy day in Manchester, and I don't expect to see more than three goals scored in this match.

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Jesse Schule

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Brighton Hove Albion is coming off a pair of 2-2 games against Premier League powerhouses Liverpool and Leicester. They host Newcastle today, and they have won their last two versus Newcastle by a combined score of 6-0. Newcastle has conceded 23 goals in 10 matches so far this season, only Norwich has conceded more. The good news for Newcastle is that they have only been held scoreless in one of their last eight matches, scoring nine goals during that span. Expect a high score here.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

I had the over in the first leg of this Champions League tie, and here is what I said prior to that match: "Manchester United lost 4-2 at Leicester in their first Premier League game coming out of the international break, but they look good in a home game in the Champions League versus Atalanta. The Italian side has scored 11 goals while conceding seven in their last five matches in all competitions, and they have scored three goals in two Champions League matches. Manchester United hasn't posted a clean sheet in any of their last eight matches, but they do have the all time leading scorer in Champions League history. I like the Red Devils to win a high scoring contest."

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Jesse Schule

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I bet against Manchester United last weekend, and here is what I said before the game: "Manchester United is coming off a 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League, just a few days after they lost 4-2 to Leicester in the Premier League. Their defense will need to be a lot better if they hope to come away with any points in this weekend's fixture versus Liverpool. Mo Salah leads the Premier League in scoring with seven goals in eight starts, and Liverpool is tied for 2nd with a +16 goal differential. Manchester United is 0-2-1 in their last three Premier League games versus Liverpool." I am expecting another high score here in their match versus Tottenham.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

Manchester United is coming off a 3-2 win over Atalanta in the Champions League, just a few days after they lost 4-2 to Leicester in the Premier League. Their defense will need to be a lot better if they hope to come away with any points in this weekend's fixture versus Liverpool. Mo Salah leads the Premier League in scoring with seven goals in eight starts, and Liverpool is tied for 2nd with a +16 goal differential. Manchester United is 0-2-1 in their last three Premier League games versus Liverpool.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on MUTD.

Manchester United lost 4-2 at Leicester in their first Premier League game coming out of the international break, but they look good in a home game in the Champions League versus Atalanta. The Italian side has scored 11 goals while conceding seven in their last five matches in all competitions, and they have scored three goals in two Champions League matches. Manchester United hasn't posted a clean sheet in any of their last eight matches, but they do have the all time leading scorer in Champions League history. I like the Red Devils to win a high scoring contest.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

Both Spurs and Newcastle have their issues, neither team playing particularly well defensively. Neither team has posted a clean sheet in their last five matches, and neither team has posted a clean sheet the last three times these teams have faced each other. Spurs have scored seven goals in their last two matches, while Newcastle has conceded 10 goals during a five game winless run. We should expect both teams to score here in a high scoring game at St. Jame's Park.

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Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on the Under.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers, otherwise known as "Wolves", will host Newcastle United on Saturday, and we shouldn't expect to see a high score here. Newcastle is coming off consecutive 1-1 draws, while Wolves has gone under in four of their last five matches in all competitions. Goals have been few and far between for Wolves, scoring in just three of their six matches. The good news is that they have only conceded five goals in those games. History paints a pretty clear pitcture, as the last four head to head meetings all ended with the same score (1-1 draw).

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Chelsea.

Chelsea sits in a first place tie with Liverpool, and they host fifth place Manchester City on Saturday. While City are defending champions, they failed to land a striker this summer, while rivals Chelsea and Manchester United signed the likes of Lukaku and Ronaldo. Manchester City was fortunate to come away with a draw at home versus Southampton last weekend, and they could be in trouble here at Stamford Bridge. The last time these teams played head to head was in the Champions League Final, and Chelsea won that game 1-0. Chelsea has won three straight versus City, posting a clean sheet in two of those wins.

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Jesse Schule

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Two of the top teams in the Premier League will meet in London on Sunday, and I expect to see plenty of scoring when the Hammers host the Red Devils. West Ham has not lost in four Premier League matches so far, and they have scored 10 goals in those games. Manchester United has scored 11 goals in four matches, settling for three wins and a draw. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 4-1 win over Newcastle in his Red Devils debut (2nd stint), and he's sure to find the net here in London. Manchester United won 3-1 the last time they played at West Ham.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Draw.

Brentford has impressed since being promoted to the Premier League, with a win and two draws in their first four matches. There is no doubt they will be playing for a draw here on the road versus Wolves this week. Both teams have been strong defensively, and this game sets up as a defensive battle. Wolverhampton has failed to reach the total in four of their last five matches, including a 1-0 home loss to Manchester United. Brentford has conceded just two goals in four matches. All four of their games have gone under the total.

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Jesse Schule

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Arsenal sits dead last in the Premier League table, and coach Mikel Arteta is on the hot seat. They host Norwich City, and these teams have a history of playing high scoring games. Both clubs are winless in the Premier League with a -9 goal differential, and both teams won by a score of 6-0 in their respective Carabao Cup matches against Championship clubs. I wouldn't fancy either of these teams to post a clean sheet, and I expect a high score here in London. The last three head to head meetings all went over the total.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Manchester United.

The Red Devils came into the season as a serious contender to win the league, but after acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo they are probably now the favorites. Confidence should be high heading into this Sunday's away match at Wolves. It's been a rough start for Wolves losing both their first two league matches, and failing to score a goal in those games. United scored twice against Southampton last week, but unfortunately one of those was an own goal. The Red Devils are 29-9-7 all time at Wolverhampton.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Manchester City.

The Gunners come into this game off a high, beating West Brom 6-0 in the Carabao Cup. It's time for a reality check though, as they have been outscored 4-0 in their first two Premier League matches. That includes a 2-0 loss at home to newly promoted Brentford. Mancehster City is the favorite to repeat as champions, and they are coming off a 5-0 home win over Norwich. Arsenal has given no indication they can do what few teams can, and that's come away with points at the Etihad.

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Jesse Schule

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West Ham got off to a cracking start, beating Newcastle by a score of 4-2 in their season opener, and they host Leicester City on Monday. West Ham scored 62 goals in the league last year, that's four more than Chelsea, and seven more than Arsenal. Their defending however is nowhere near the quality of the top teams in the Premier League, and I don't like their chances of posting a clean sheet here against Leicester. These teams have gone over in five straight head to head meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Chelsea.

Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last season, but they won the Champions League Final versus Manchester City. They were a different team after Thomas Tuchel took over for Frank Lampard. They went on a spending spree last summer, and have since added more big names ahead of this season. The likes of Werner and Havertz should be better in their second year at the club, while Romelu Lukaka is a familiar face in the Premier League. Arsenal is a bit of a mess, and they aren't at a level that would allow them to compete with the top five clubs in the league. The Gunners haven't won in five matches, and they have only scored once in their last three matches.

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Jesse Schule

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Everton won their opening match by a score of 3-1 at home versus Southampton, and this week they head out on the road for a match at Leeds. They won here last year by a score of 2-1, and I would expect another high score this time around. Neither of these teams are likely to post a clean sheet, and it's probably going to take two goals to get a win. Leeds gave up five goals in a loss to Manchester United in their opening match. Leeds scored 62 goals in the league last year, that's four more than Chelsea, and seven more than Arsenal.

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Jesse Schule

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Chelsea is stacked with talent heading into the 2021 season, and the Champions League winners will take on the Eufa Cup Champs in Ireland today. We have seen Chelsea score plenty of goals in recent friendlies, and they haven't posted a clean sheet since last season's Champions League Final. Villarreal has conceded seven goals in four friendlies since defeating Manchester United in the Eufa Cup. I like both teams to score here and the total to go over.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Italy.

England fans fancy their team as the favorites to win the Euro, but perhaps Graeme Souness said it best:

"If I was Gareth Southgate, sitting down to write his Russia 2018 report for the FA, then top of my notepad would be the following – never allow that song, 'Football's Coming Home', to be played again during a major tournament," declared Souness.

"Football's coming home, is it? So, England effectively own the sport. I don't think so.

"They didn't have a monopoly on it when their teams and the FA were big players in the global power game back in the last century, and they don't now."

Their win over Denmark was a result of a controversial penalty that Kane missed, but had the good fortune to score on the rebound. All the pressure is on the English here in the Final, and they are up against an Italian side that is unbeaten in their last 33 matches.

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Jesse Schule

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This is a 10* play on England.

Denmark takes on England in the Euro Semifinal, and the Danes will be playing the roll of Cinderella. Denmark is coming off a win over the Czech Republic, a match that they were favored to win, while England is coming off a 4-0 win over the Ukraine. The Three Lions still haven't conceded a goal in this tournament, and that bodes well here against the Danes. Denmark did win their last game against England 1-0 in 2020. England had two players sent off with red cards, and played the majority of that game with 10 men. The Three Lions were 3-0-1 in the previous four versus Denmark. Harry Kane got off to a slow start at the Euros, but he's found his form here in the last few games. I like England to cruise into the Finals with a decisive victory.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Italy.

Spain has survived extra time and penalty shootouts in their last two matches, while Italy is coming off an impressive 2-1 win over Belgium. If you've been betting on Spain in this tournament, you lost a lot of money. Their only regulation win came against Slovakia. Draws against Sweden and Poland were a huge disappointment. Italy has been spectacular defensively, conceding just one goal (from the penalty spot) in their last 12 matches. There's a meme going around that kind of says it all about their veteran defenders: "They aren't 19 year olds with cool haircuts, they don't have 50 million followers on Instagram, They don't have great cards on FIFA, they only know one thing and that's proper defending."

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on England.

England has not allowed a goal in four matches in this tournament, and they draw a favorable matchup in the quarterfinals. The Ukraine lost two of three matches in the group stages, with their one win coming against the biggest underdog in the entire tournament. They were so lucky to have advanced to the round of 16, and then their luck continued in their win over Sweden. Emil Forsberg scored his fourth goal, and he struck the post twice on chances that should have found the back of the net. England is a big favorite, but I think this is a mismatch of epic proportions.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Switzerland.

Spain will once again be a big favorite in the quarterfinals versus giant-killers Switzerland. The Swiss have just upset tournament favorites Frances, while Spain has just one win in four matches at this tournament. Their win over Croatia in the round of 16 was a draw as far as bettors are concerned, as the score was level after 90 minutes. They also played to a draw in matches versus Poland and Sweden. Spain is just 1-1-2 in their last four matches versus Switzerland, and the one win came by a score of 1-0.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Netherlands.

Anything can happen in the round of 16, as witnessed with Austria pushing Italy to the brink yesterday. I expect a more commanding performance from the Dutch here against a Czech team that was quite fortunate to lose by just one goal in their match versus England at the end of the group stages. The Dutch finished the group stages strong with back to back wins by a combined score of 5-0. Their 2-0 win over Austria looks even better after the Austrian's surprise performance yesterday.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Italy.

I had Italy in their first match versus Turkey, and they won that game 3-0. Here is what I had to say before kickoff: "The Italian national team has seen dark times over the last decade, but I think this group has a chance to put some respect back in the name “Azzurri”. They come into this tournament as winners of five straight matches, posting a clean sheet in all five of those games. Their most recent match was a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic on June 5. Ciro Immobile opened the scoring, and Barella, Insigne and Berardi also scored." They have now gone over 1000 minutes without conceding a goal, and 30 matches without suffering a loss. Italy should move on with a convincing win over Austria.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Czech +1.

England has long been the most overrated team in international football, and their impressive showing in World Cup 2018 only added fuel to the fire. So far in this tournament, that previous success appears to be the exception rather than the rule. Harry Kane came in as the favorite to win the Golden Boot, and he has yet to score. In fact he was taken off the field for a substitute in the draw against Scotland. England has put together a string of less than impressive results, winning four straight one goal games against inferior opposition prior to their embarrassing result against Scotland. They could be settling for another draw here against a far better Czech team.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Under.

Russia is in a position to qualify for the next round, and a draw in their match versus Denmark would likely be enough. Denmark lost their leading scorer in their opening match, when Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field and was brought back to life by medical staff. Between these two teams, they have each scored just one goal in their first two matches of the group stages. They both played Finland, and the final score in each of those games was 1-0. I expect the Russians to be very careful here, and a low score is to be expected.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* prop bet on Germany not to qualify.

The Germans have plenty of work to do in order to move on to the next round. Sure they are favorites against Portugal on Saturday, but only slightly. There is an argument to be made that Portugal has a superior squad with the likes of Bruno Fernandez, Ruben Dias and Christiano Ronaldo. Germany would be eliminated with a loss, and while the price of Portugal to win outright is roughly 2-1, the payoff on this prop bet is twice as good. What about a draw? Well win lose or draw, this prop bet is still alive.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Belgium.

Denmark will return to action at the Euros after a terrifying start to the tournament. Christian Eriksen collapsed early in the match versus Finland, and actually died before being brought back to life by medical staff. After losing their best player (leading scorer in the Nations League) they went on to lose 1-0 to Finland. Now they take on Belgium, a team that is as talented as any in Europe. These two teams played twice in the Nations League, and Belgium won both those matches by a combined score of 6-2.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Ukraine.

A 3-2 loss to Netherlands in their opening match was actually quite an impressive result for Ukraine. After going down early, they battled back to draw even at 2-2. Even though they lost on a late goal, the two goals will put them in good standing to advance from the first round. Northern Macedonia lost their first match by a score of 3-1, and they are likely over their heads in this tournament. Not only is Northern Macedonia 0-1-2 in their last three matches versus Ukraine, but they didn't score a single goal in those matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Italy.

I had Italy in their first match versus Turkey, and they won that game 3-0. Here is what I had to say before kickoff: "The Italian national team has seen dark times over the last decade, but I think this group has a chance to put some respect back in the name “Azzurri”. They come into this tournament as winners of five straight matches, posting a clean sheet in all five of those games. Their most recent match was a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic on June 5. Ciro Immobile opened the scoring, and Barella, Insigne and Berardi also scored." Switzerland had to settle for a draw against Wales, and even thought they have fared well in recent meetings with Italy, I don't think they have the quality to compete with this team.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Turkey.

Coming off a 3-0 loss to Italy, I think it's too soon to write this team off. Here is what I said prior to their loss to Italy: "Turkey also comes in undefeated in their last five matches, although draws against Latvia and Guinea fail to impress. While the Turkish side has plenty of star power up front, a younger and less experienced defense could be their undoing." Wales is a whole new kettle of fish, and so far their draw versus the Swiss fails to impress. Switzerland scored a game winning goal late in the contest that was ruled offside after VAR.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Portugal.

Christiano Ronaldo is 36 years old, but he's in far better shape than many players in their prime. He scored 29 goals for Juventus in Series A this season, and he scored a goal in Portugal's last qualifying match. He's still one of the best in the world, but he's also surrounded by plenty of younger talented players from some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Ruben Dias might be the best defender in the world at the moment, and Bruno Fernandez, Dioga Jota and Joao Felix all play staring rolls in their domestic leagues. Hungary will have a tough time matching that kind of quality, and that's reflected by the fact that they are 0-4-1 in the last four head to head meetings. Hungary failed to score in four of those five matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

Spain will be a big favorite against Sweden in their opening match at the Euros, and they will play in front of a home crowd. Sweden isn't going to be an easy opponent, and I expect both these teams to score in this match. Both teams have scored in two of the last three head to head meetings, and three of the last four meetings went over the total. Sweden has won five matches in a row heading into the tournament, and they scored at least twice in three of their last four matches. I predict a 2-1 victory for Spain.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on England.

The Three Lions come into the Euros hoping to avenge a disappointing loss to Croatia in the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup. England has won five straight matches heading into the tournament, and they won their last match versus Croatia by a score of 2-1 back in 2018. Croatia hasn't look good at all in recent matches leading up to the tournament. They are 2-1-2 in their last five matches, with losses to Belgium and Slovenia, and a draw against Armenia. England on their home soil, should be able to get a win here over Croatia team that isn't on top form.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

Belgium is a heavy favorite in their opening match versus Russia, and for good reason. History suggests that this game should be a hgih scoring match with Belgium coming out on top. Belgium is 4-0-1 in the last five meetings, and they have scored 10 goals in the last three meetings. Only Christiano Ronaldo scored more goals in Series A this season than Romelu Lukaku. The striker scored the game winner in a 1-0 win over Croatia in Belgium's last match. Russia is just 1-1-1 in their last three matches, inlcuding a loss to Slovakia.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Italy. 

The Italian national team has seen dark times over the last decade, but I think this group has a chance to put some respect back in the name “Azzurri”. They come into this tournament as winners of five straight matches, posting a clean sheet in all five of those games. Their most recent match was a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic on June 5. Ciro Immobile opened the scoring, and Barella, Insigne and Berardi also scored. Turkey also comes in undefeated in their last five matches, although draws against Latvia and Guinea fail to impress. While the Turkish side has plenty of star power up front, a younger and less experienced defense could be their undoing. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

West Ham is coming off a 1-0 loss to Everton, killing any hope of a top four finish and a spot in the Champions League next season. It's still been a successful campaign for the Hammers, currently sitting in sixth in the table. They have scored more than their fair share of goals (55 in 35 matches). They play Brighton today, and the last two meetings between these teams saw a combined 10 goals scored. Neither team is particularly strong defensively, so we could see a real cracker here on Saturday.

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Jesse Schule

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This is a 5* play on the Over.

Chelsea appears to be safely positioned in the top four, and with a couple of big matches coming up today's match versus Arsenal might be a spot where they look to rest some of their top players. The bad news for Arsenal is that Chelsea's bench players could be more talented than their starting 11. The Blues have won their last three matches by a combined score of 6-1. History tells us that these teams trend towards high scores, with each of the last five meetings going over the total. We should see history repeat itself here in today's game.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

Manchester United will host Leicester City in a key matchup here in the English Premier League on Tuesday. Leicester is currently holding on in the fourth spot in the table, but West Ham is still in striking distance. Their remaining games are against Man United, Chelsea and Spurs, so points could be hard to come by. Both these teams rank in the Top 3 in the Premier League in scoring, and both previous meetings this season went over the total. I expect this game to be a real cracker.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on LA Galaxy.

The Galaxy will be an underdog in El Trafico, despite a slow start for rivals LAFC. So far Javier Hernandez leads the league in scoring with five goals in three matches. The 2019 Golden Boot winner Carlos Vela left in the season opener for LAFC, and his status is questionable heading into tonight's match. Without him LAFC has played back to back draws against Houston and Seattle. I like the Galaxy to earn at least a draw here in this rivalry match.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

West Ham has slipped to 6th in the Premier League table after losing consecutive matches to Chelsea and Newcastle. They haven't look good defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last five matches. They have also scored more than their share of goals, scoring 11 goals in those games. Burnley is coming off a 4-0 win over Wolverhampton, and they have scored at least one goal in seven straight matches. We can expect a high score here in this match.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

It's been a great start to the season for Montreal F.C., scoring four goals in a win in their season opener, and then earning a 2-2 draw against Nashville in their second match. The fact that they have conceded two goals in each of their matches should be a concern however. Last year Montreal conceded an Eastern Conference high 43 goals in 23 matches. Columbus failed to score in their season opener, but the Crew finished third in the Eastern Conference last year, scoring 36 goals in 23 matches. We should see plenty of scoring here in this match.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Leicester.

Leicester is sitting in third place in the Premier League standings, and they control their own destiny. They only need to string a few wins together at the end of the season in order to punch their ticket to the Champions League next season. Southampton sits in the bottom half of the table, yet safe from relegation. Leicester has scored 20 more goals than Southampton this season, and they have conceded 20 fewer. They have won three of the last four head to head meetings by a combined score of 13-2. Expect Leicester to clinch a spot in Europe with a win here Friday.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on PSG +0.5.

I had Chelsea as an underdog yesterday, and I correctly predicted the exact final score, noting that Chelsea would be content with a draw and a final score of 1-1 was quite likely. Here this afternoon I feel the same way about PSG, as Manchester City comes in as a road favorite, when they would also be content to play for a draw. There is also the issue that Manchester City was one of the main players in the European Super League debacle, while Paris was sensible enough to avoid that mess. PSG has scored 11 goals in their last three matches, while Manchester City has scored just three goals in their last three matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Chelsea.

Chelsea would be content to earn a draw here on the road in the first leg of this Champions League tie versus Madrid. The Blues are 2-1-1 in their last four matches, conceding just one goal during that span. Real Madrid has posted a clean sheet in four straight matches, however they failed to score in three of those four games. We should be expecting a close, lowing scoring game and I wouldn't be surprised if it ended 1-1.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Leicester.

Leicester is sitting in third place in the Premier League standings, and they control their own destiny. They only need to string a few wins together at the end of the season in order to punch their ticket to the Champions League next season. Crystal Palace sits near the bottom of the table, but they appear to be relatively safe from relegation.  Leicester has won two of the last three meetings between these teams by a combined score of 6-1, and they are 11-4-2 at home this season. Their last home match was a 3-0 win over West Brom.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

It's been a crazy week for the football world, with the European Super League crashing and burning in a matter of days. The Premier League is winding down, and the race for a top four spot to qualify for Champions League football is tight. Chelsea is sitting in fourth in the table, level on points with West Ham. Liverpool and Tottenham are each two points back. West Ham has been on a tear since getting Jesse Lingard from Manchester United. He's scored nine goals in 10 starts for the Hammers. These two teams played twice in 2020, and both those games went over (2.5). West Ham has gone over in four straight overall.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Leicester City.

With just half a dozen games remaining in Premier League, the battle for a Champions League spot is tight. Only one point separates Leicester, Chelsea and West Ham. West Bromwich Albion is facing relegation, and with a nine point gap between them and Burnley it seems inevitable. Leicester has won the last two meetings between these teams by a combined score of 7-1, and they are 10-4-2 at home this season.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

The Vancouver Whitecaps will open the season at home (in Salt Lake City) versus the Portland Timbers. Only one team in Major League Soccer (LAFC) scored more goals than Portland last year, and only the San Jose Earthquakes conceded more goals than the Whitecaps last year. The Timbers have scored seven goals in two CCL matches recently, so expect another high scoring game in their MLS Opener.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on PSG.

I am not a fan of PSG and Neymar in particular, and under normal circumstances I would be backing Bayern. I simply can't ignore that Bayern is in a terrible spot here, trailing 3-2 on aggregate, and completely decimated by injuries. Paris at home against a depleted Bayern squad should be a favorite, not a 2-1 underdog.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

West Ham and Leicester City are two of the highest scoring teams in the Premier League, so it comes as no surprise that they have gone over in four straight head to head matches. Jesse Lingard has made a huge impact for the Hammers, scoring six goals in just eight matches. Leicester City has scored 11 goals in their last five matches, and they haven't had any trouble scoring on the road. They have scored four goal in their last two away matches versus West Ham.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

Bayern Munich has scored 14 goals while winning their last five matches in all competitions. They will miss their leading scorer Robert Lewandowski, and that should open the door for Kingsley Coman. He scored the game winner in last year's Final versus Paris. PSG has scored 67 goals in 31 matches in Ligue 1. They are not at the top of the table however, and they have won just twice in their last five matches overall. Three of the last four meetings between these teams have gone over the total, and I expect to see another high scoring game here.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over 2.5.

This Champions League tie between Manchester City and Dortmund appears to be a mismatch, and City is heavily favored to get the victory. We might expect plenty of scoring, with Dortmund really struggling on defense this season. The German club has surrendered 10 goals while winning just once in their last five matches in all competitions. Manchester City has scored 14 goals while winning five straight matches in all competitions. While City has been great defensively, Erling Haaland is always a threat to score in any situation.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over.

Chelsea won the first leg of this Champions League tie by a score of 1-0, but I expect both teams to find the net here in the second leg. Both teams have scored in three of the last four meetings. Madrid is more than capable, sitting top of the table in Spain, and ranking second in La Liga in scoring with 50 goals in 27 matches. There will be no point in this match where both teams are content to play for a draw, as Madrid is trailing on aggregate, and they will be pressing. If they manage to score, it will be game on.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Under.

Goals could be hard to come by here on Saturday when two of the Premier League's bottom feeders meet at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace has only scored three goals in their last five matches. That's still one more than West Bromwich Albion has scored in their last five matches. Only Sheffield United has scored fewer goals this season. West Bomwich Albion has failed to reach the total in five straight matches, and Crystal Palace hasn't scored in any of their last three home matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Barcelona.

PSG comes into the second leg of this Champions League tie with a 4-1 lead on aggregate. This should force Paris to be more conservative, and Barcelona to be far more aggressive. It would be foolish to count out Barcelona, as the last time they were in this position they reversed a four goal aggregate deficit by winning 6-1 in the second leg versus Paris in 2017. I wouldn't count on that today, but I do expect Barcelona to put some pressure on a banged up Paris club.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on Over 2.5.

Porto won the first leg of this Champions League tie by a score of 2-1, leaving Juventus a hole to dig out of. Juventus however has been in this position many times before, and with the all time leading scorer in Champions League history, they like their chances. Christiano Ronaldo has scored four goals in his last four starts, so he comes into this match on top form. Porto is the highest scoring team in their domestic league with 47 goals in 22 matches. We should expect both teams to score here in Italy.

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Jesse Schule

This is an 8* play on West Ham.

A win for West Ham could put them as high as fourth place in the Premier League table, ahead of Chelsea, Spurs and Everton. The Hammers have been playing well, especially at home where they won their last two matches by a combined score of 5-1 versus Spurs and Sheffield United. Leeds United is in a comfortable spot in the middle of the table, safe from relegation. It's been a successful return to the Premier League, scoring a ton of goals while conceding even more. Only first place Manchester City has a better home record than West Ham so far this season.

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Jesse Schule