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This is a 4* play on Colombia.

This Colombia squad is riding a 26 match unbeaten streak, and they are a heavy favorite in their quarterfinal match versus Panama. This is a mismatch, as Panama advanced by beating a Bolivia team that ranks 84th in the FIFA World Rankings. Panama faced Uruguay in their first match of this tournament, and they lost by a score of 3-1. The lone goal came in the 4th minute of added time in a game that they were trailing 3-0. We can expect Colombia to go ahead early, and the more Panama pushes for an equalizer the more likely Colombia will punish them on the counter attack.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Under.

England came into this tournament as the favorite, but they have not looked worthy of that designation so far. They have failed to reach the total in all three matches so far, and they came into the tournament off a 1-0 loss to Iceland. That being said, it's interesting to note that they made the Final in the last Euro, and they scored just twice in the Group Stages in 2021. They have now gone under in eight of their last 10 at the European Championships. The last time these two countries met at the European Championships they played to a 0-0 draw back in 2016. They have scored a combined four goals in the last three meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Belgium.

A bad run of luck has plagued Belgium so far in this tournament, with Romelu Lukaku having NOT 1, NOT 2, but 3 x disallowed goals by VAR. It's a game of inches, and it seems improbable that Lukaku will continue to be snake bitten. He was the top scorer in the Euro Qualifying matches, with 14 goals scored. Belgium finished top of their group with 22 goals in eight matches, and a +18 goal differential. Ukraine finished third in their group, scoring just 11 goals in eight matches. Ukraine sits last in Group E after losing 3-0 to Romania in their opening match. That means they absolutely need a win here, and that could force them to be more aggressive than they want to be. I expect Belgium to completely outclass the Ukrainians here.

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Jesse Schuke

This is a 3* play on France. 

Poland has already been eliminated from the Round of 16, so don't be surprised if they don't bring their A game into the final group match versus France. First place in Group D is within reach for France, but they need to win and perhaps win convincingly here against Poland. Netherlands currently sits top of the group, and that means that if Netherlands wins in their final match versus Austria, France will need to win by a greater margin here against Poland. I expect France to get on the board early and continue to pour it on throughout the match. These teams last faced each other in the World Cup in 2022, and France won 3-1. Poland's only goal came in injury time, while France scored one of their three goals in the first half. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Albania +1.5.

After correctly predicting the 1-1 draw between Germany and Switzerland yesterday, we expect a similar result here between Spain and Albania. Spain can clinch first place in the Group with a draw, while Albania is perhaps more formidable than some would think. They did finish 1st in their group in qualifying, and they have scored first in both their matches so far in the Group Stages. Spain won the most recent meeting by a score of 2-1, and I expect another close match here on Monday.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Over.

So I had the over in Scotland versus Switzerland, and I was quite please to see both teams score early in the first half. I was not expecting to see a scoreless game from then on out. I don't expect to see that here with the Scots playing Hungary. Neither of these teams have the luxury of playing for a draw. Even a win will likely only get them in by virtue of being one of the best third place teams. A draw almost certainly means elimination for both these teams as they are both sitting with a -4 goal differential. Scotland showed some scoring prowess, scoring 17 goals in eight matches in qualifying, and Hungary scored 16. Expect both teams to be aggressive here.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Over.

Both Belgium and Romania finished first in their group in the qualifying stages. Romania won 3-0 in their first match of the Group Stages against Ukraine, while Belgium is coming off a 1-0 loss to Slovakia. That match was a little misleading though, as Belgium had a pair of goals called off by VAR. Belgium is a huge favorite here in this match, but Romania isn't going to be an easy out. I expect both teams to score here, and we should see the total go over.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on France.

France will not have Kylian Mbappe for the remainder of the Group Stages, but they have plenty of depth and will still be a formidable opponent. Netherlands didn't look impressive in a 2-1 win over Poland in their first match. Poland had a 7-4 edge in shots on target, but lost on a late goal in the final minutes. France has owned Netherlands in recent head to head matches, winning four of five.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on FRA.

I can see money coming in on Austria the day before this match, and many pundits say that this Austrian squad is solid and sound on both sides of the ball. The face of the matter is, so is France, and they have gamebreakers like Mbappe, Giroud and Griezmann. France finished with a +26 goal differential in Euro Qualifiers, by far the best of any team. France is 3-1-1 in their last five matches versus Austria.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on NED.

No Lewandowski for Poland, and they should be overmatched here in the opening match of the Euros versus the Dutch. Netherlands finished 2nd in Group B behind France, with a goal differential of +10. Poland finished 3rd in Group E behind Albania and Czech Republic. Poland scored just 10 goals in eight matches, and they conceded 10 as well. Netherlands is 4-0-1 in their last five versus Poland, winning the most recent meeting by a score of 2-0. We should see a similar result here in Germany.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

Spain finished first in Group A, scoring 25 goals in eight qualifying matches. They come into their opening match at the Euros on top form, scoring a whopping 13 goals in their last three international friendlies. They face a Croatia team that has won five straight matches, most recently defeating Portugal by a score of 2-1. History tells us to expect goals when these teams meet, as four of the last five meetings have gone over the number. That includes a 5-3 win for Spain in Euro 2021, and a 2-1 win for Croatia in Euro 2016.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Germany.

We expect the host nation to get off to a good start here at Euro 2024. Germany comes into the opening match versus Scotland with a record of 3-1-1 in their last five matches. That includes impressive wins over Netherlands and France. Scotland on the other hand is 1-2-2 with a goal differential of -3 in those games. They lost 4-0 to Netherlands, and it will take a miracle to avoid a one sided loss here in Germany.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Palace.

Aston Villa has clinched a Champions League spot for the first time in over 40 years, and that sets them up for a let down here in an away match on the final day of the regular season. Crystal Palace comes into their final match undefeated in their last seven games. During that span they have wins over Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle and West Ham. The home team has a lot more to play for, and the last time Aston Villa played at Crystal Palace they lost by a score of 3-1.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Over.

The status of Lionel Messi is in doubt heading into this match in Orlando. It's Luis Suarez though that leads the MLS in scoring with 11 goals. Miami leads the MLS with 35 goals scored in 13 matches. Both these teams have conceded 20 goals, and they have a history of playing high scoring games. Four of the last five meetings have gone over the total.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on ARS.

Manchester United is coming off a 4-0 loss at Crystal Palace, and it wasn't just poor play that doomed the Red Devils. Injuries to several players put them in a tough situation, and that is going to be an issue here at home versus Arsenal. Manchester United has 10 players who are listed as out for today's game, and the majority of them are defenders. Without the likes of Varane, Shaw, McGuire, Martinez and Lindelof, the Red Devils will be thin at the back end. Arsenal ranks second in the Premier League with 88 goals in 36 matches, and with the title on the line they are likely to fill the net here at Old Trafford today.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Palace.

Manchester United has a massive match approaching, and it isn't an away game at Crystal Palace. No they are getting ready to face Manchester City in the FA Cup Final in a few weeks, and until then they should be preoccupied with staying fit and preparing for the Final. They run into a hot Crystal Palace side that has earned points in four straight matches, including wins over West Ham and at Liverpool. Players who could potential miss this match for United include: Rashford, Fernandez, McTominay, Shaw, Evans, Martial, Martinez and Varane. This will leave united very thin at the back in a match in which they don't really have a lot to play for.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on VAN.

Austin has just four wins in their last 21 away matches, while Vancouver is +18 in goal differential at home since the beginning of last season. Vancouver is 3-1-1 in their last five matches versus Austin, and they are 3-0 in their last three home games in this series. A win tonight would put Vancouver in 1st place in the Western Conference standings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Forrest.

Nottingham Forest has plenty to play for on Saturday, as they are currently tied on points with Luton Town, clear of the relegation zone only based on tie breaker criteria. Relegation is not in question for Sheffield United, who sit dead last in the Premier League, 10 points back of Nottingham Forest. Sheffield has a home record of 2-4-11 with a -33 goal differential in those matches. Sheffield has conceded a whopping 97 goals in 35 matches this season, which can only be described as "disgraceful".

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Everton.

While Brentford sits two points ahead of Everton in the Premier League table, the Toffees have two more wins. A points deduction for rules violations have them flirting with the relegation zone, but a win here at home would put them on pretty firm ground. They are on top form, coming off consecutive home wins both by a score of 2-0. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored three goals in his last four matches, and I fancy him to net at least one more here today.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Over.

Sporting KC blew a 3-0 lead last weekend, allowing Portland to score three times in 17 minutes to earn a draw. They host Miami FC, who lead MLS in scoring. This match will not be played in their home stadium, but has been moved to the home of the Kansas City Chiefs to accommodate all the fans looking to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi. Miami won by a score of 3-2 over Sporting KC last year, and I expect to see another high score here in Kansas City.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Aston Villa.

Aston Villa is currently holding down a Champions League spot, sitting 4th in the Premier League table. They have a home game against Brentford, who are 3-1-11 in away matches this season. While midfielder Jacob Ramsey will be a big loss for Villa, the return of Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez should soften the blow. Villa is 2-0-1 in their last three versus Brentford, and their last home game in this series was a 4-0 win back in 2022.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Atlanta UTD.

Atlanta finished 6th in the Eastern Conference, seven spots above 13th place Chicago last season. Chicago ranked 19th in away matches, with a -13 goal differential. Atlanta had the 7th best home record with a +21 goal differential. The home team is 3-0-2 in the last five meetings between these teams, and during that span Atlanta won both home games by a combined 6-2 margin.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Fulham.

Sheffield United is not just the worst team in the Premier League, they might be the worst team I have ever seen in the Premier League. They will be at home versus Fulham Saturday, and they have the worst home record in the Premier League going 2-2-10 with a -30 goal differential. While relegation is a foregone conclusion for Sheffield, Fulham still has a chance to finish in the top half of the table. Sheffield has lost it's last two home matches by a combined score of 11-0.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on VAN.

Vancouver is off to a hell of a start, sitting in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 3-0-1. They have long been one of the bottom feeders of MLS, but even at the worst of times they are competitive at home. The Whitecaps have won two of their last three home matches versus Salt Lake, outscoring them by a combined 7-4 margin in those contests. The addition of former Salt Lake midfielder Damir-Kreilach makes Vancouver a better team, and also adds more motivation as he faces his former squad.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Arsenal.

The Gunners are currently five points out of first place in the Premier League, and they need maximum points from this match at Sheffield to keep their title hopes alive. Arsenal owns a +17 goal differential in away matches, the best in the Premier League. Sheffield United owns a -24 goal differential in home matches. Their last two home matches were 5-0 losses to Brighton and Aston Villa. Arsenal won their last two away matches 5-0 at Burnley and 6-0 at West Ham. Relegation is inevitable for Sheffield.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on MUTD. 

Manchester United barely held on for a 2-1 win over Luton Town on Sunday, but they easily could have scored 5+ goals in that game. Alajendro Garnacho found himself alone with the keeper on a few occasions, but was unable to convert several chances into goals. The Red Devils host Fulham Saturday, and United is coming off five consecutive wins in all competitions. They have also won four straight meetings versus Fulham. Only Sheffield United ranks worse than Fulham in away matches, and both teams have won just once in 12 matches in away games. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Everton.

So Everton is currently fighting to avoid relegation, sitting in the 18th spot in the Premier League table. A win today would move them out of the relegation zone, ahead of Luton Town. The reason Everton finds themselves in this position is NOT directly because of poor play, but due to a points reduction for rules violations. Crystal Palace sits five points clear of the relegation zone, but their away record is quite concerning. Palace has a -12 goal differential in 12 away matches, only two Premier League teams rank worse. Everton is 3-0-2 (three wins and two draws) in their last five versus Crystal Palace, and they posted clean sheets in all but one of those games.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MUTD.

It has been a difficult season for Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United, but things appear to be falling into place. The Red Devils have played themselves back into contention for Champions League spot with four straight wins. Luton Town is struggling to stay out of the relegation zone, sitting just one point clear of Everton. Manchester United has twice as many wins in away matches than Luton Town has in their home matches. I will ride the Red Devils while they are hot.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on Over.

Don't look now but Erik Ten Hag has the Red Devils playing on top form! Manchester United has struggled all season, but they come into this match at Aston Villa unbeaten in their last five matches. They scored a whopping 15 goals in those games. United have five wins in away games, only three teams in the Premier League have more. Aston Villa has just one win in it's last five matches, and that was against bottom of the table Sheffield United. History suggests a high score, as these clubs have gone over in four of the last five meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Wolves.

Wolves have long been a tough team to face on their home pitch, and that hasn't changed this season. Wolverhampton has earned points in 8-of-11 home matches, and they come into Saturday's game against Brentford on top form. Wolves are 3-1-1 in their last five matches, including a win over Brentford in the FA Cup. Brentford has just one win in their last five matches, and they are winless in their last five matches versus Wolverhampton.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

There are 20 teams in the Premier League, and only two of them have conceded more goals at home than Brentford. Manchester City has scored a Premier League best 24 goals in 11 away matches. The return of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne will make City even more formidable. Manchester City has scored a whopping 14 goals in their last five matches, and Brentford has scored nine goals in their last five matches. The over is 4-1 in Brentford's last five matches, and City has gone over in three of four.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

Liverpool sits top of the table in the Premier League five points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal. They will be an underdog at Arsenal on Sunday, and Liverpool has lost just once in 11 away matches this season. They have a Premier League best +11 goal differential in those games. Arsenal has only one win in their last five matches versus Liverpool, and that is despite the fact that three of those were home matches for Arsenal.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on WHU.

West Ham sits 6th in the Premier League table, 10 points clear of Bournemouth. The Hammers have posted three consecutive clean sheets in their last three home matches. Bournemouth conceded seven goals in their last two Premier League matches, losing to Spurs and Liverpool. The Hammers are 3-1-1 in their last five matches versus Bournemouth, and they posted clean sheets in all threw wins during that span.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Spurs.

Tottenham sits 5th in the Premier League table, with a strong chance to clinch a spot in next season's Champions League. The Spurs host Brentford, who are sitting near the bottom of the table. Only two teams in the Premier League have fewer points in away matches than Brentford. Spurs acquired striker Timo Werner from Leipzig before the break, and this will be his third game with the club. There is a huge gap in talent here, and it's a big game for the home team.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Palace.

Relegation is not a question for Sheffield United, with just two wins and 10 points in 21 matches, it's a forgone conclusion. Crystal Palace on the other hand is five points clear of the relegation zone, but that makes this game even more critical for their survival in the Premier League. Sheffield is winless in away matches, with a pair of draws and eight losses an a -20 goal differential. Palace has won three straight meetings versus Sheffield by a combined 5-0 score.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on AFC Bournemouth.

It should not come as a shock that Bournemouth got off to a terrible start. Bournemouth fired manager Gary O'Neil over the summer and replaced him with Andoni Iraola, and it was always going to take some time to adjust. Iraola was successful fielding a competitive side with a low payroll in Spain, and that success has carried over here in his first season in the Premier League. Bournemouth come in undefeated in their last six matches, hosting a Fulham side that has just one win in nine away matches, and a -11 goal differential in those games.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Brentford.

A few years ago Sheffield United was a competitive team in the Premier League, but they are the undisputed worst team in 2023. They have just one win 15 matches, and they have a Premier League worst -30 goal differential in those games. A home game against Brentford won't be a picnic. Brentford has scored more than twice as many goals and they have conceded 20 fewer goals.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Spurs.

It was only a few weeks ago that Spurs were sitting top of the table in the Premier League, but most assumed that would be short lived. Their schedule got a bit tougher, and they lost three straight to Chelsea, Wolves and Aston Villa. Then over the weekend they went to the Etihad and earned points with a late equalizer in a 3-3 draw. I think we have to give credit to new manager Ange Postecoglou who has this team looking like a serious threat for a Champions League spot. History favors Spurs here, as they are 3-1-1 in their last five versus West Ham. The lone win for West Ham came in a meaningless friendly.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Newcastle.

Everton was facing relegation at the end of last season, and a points deduction has them right back in the relegation zone here this season. Despite the fact that Newcastle sits near the top of the table, they find themselves priced as an underdog here in an away match. Most teams play far better at home, but Everton may be the exception. They have just one win in seven home matches. Newscastle is 4-1 in their last five versus Everton, winning two of three away matches during that span.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on MUTD.

A quick glance at the numbers, and Everton and Manchester united look quite similar. Both teams have a -3 goal differential, and Manchester United has scored one fewer goal, and conceded just one fewer goal. After a points deduction Everton almost certainly faces relegation, and it might be difficult for the club to hold things together in the second half of the season. They also have one of the worst home records in the Premier League, with just one win in six home matches. Manchester United sits five points back of fourth place Tottenham, and a Champions League spot is not out of reach for Ten Hag despite the team's struggles.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Newcastle.

Chelsea comes into this match with an overall record of 4-4-4, and they are coming off a 4-4 home draw versus Mancester City. They were fortunate to salvage a point in that match, after being awarded a penalty in injury time leading to the equalizer. Newcastle has won five of six home matches with a +11 goal differential. Chelsea is sitting in 10th in the table, yet the odds for this match are in direct contradiction to the numbers. Newcastle has scored six more goals, and conceded three fewer goals than Chelsea in a dozen matches. The home team is undefeated in the last four head to head meetings. While the draw looks likely, Newcastle appears to be the far more likely side to take maximum points.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Manchester City.

Chelsea sits 10th in the Premier League table with just four wins in 11 matches. They host Manchester City, who is battling for the top spot in the league. Manchester City is undefeated, with nine wins and a two draws in 11 matches. Manchester City has won five straight meetings versus Chelsea, and I am not about to buck that trend here today.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Aston Villa.

The best home record in the Premier League does not belong to Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City. Aston Villa is 5-0 at home with the best goal differential (+16) in the Premier League. They host Fulham who have just one win in six away matches. This looks like a mismatch in favor of the home team.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Brighton.

Sheffield United will play away at Brighton this Sunday, and Sheffield owns the worst away record in the Premier League. They sit dead last overall in the Premier League standings with a record of 1-11 and a goal differential of -21. While it's still early in the season, relegation appears inevitable for Sheffield United. This game has blowout written all over it.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Copenhagen.

Manchester United has been a huge disappointment this season, and fans are starting to call for Erik Ten Hagg to be sacked. They beat Copenhagen 1-0 at Old Trafford in a very close match a few weeks ago, and they went ahead late in that game. Copenhagen missed a penalty that would have given them a draw. Expect this match to be an even bigger challenge for the struggling Red Devils, and salvaging a draw would be a pretty good result for Manchester.

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Jesse Schule.

This is a 4* play on the Columbus Crew.

The Crew are the hottest team in MLS, and they beat Atlanta 2-0 at home in the first game of this playoff series. Heading to Atlanta, Columbus has earned points in three of their last four away matches. One of those matches was at Atlanta, and Columbus was leading that game until the 7th minute of extra time when Atlanta scored the equalizer. While Columbus finished 3rd in the Eastern Conference this season, but they finished first in all of MLS in goal differential.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on SPURS.

Sitting just a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, the Spurs are off to an incredible start to the season. The question is, are they for real? They are 4-0 in four home matches, and 8-2 overall. Chelsea comes in with just three wins in 10 matches, and those wins came against Burnley, Fulham and Luton Town. All three of those teams are hanging around the relegation zone. I don't know if Tottenham is good enough to finish Top 5 in the table, but I do think they are good enough to beat Chelsea at home.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Newcastle.

While Arsenal sits in 2nd place in the Premier League standings, Newcastle in on better form. Newcastle is tied for the Premier League lead in both goals scored and goal differential. The bookmakers have Arsenal as the favorite here, but I think the Gunners will be lucky if they can salvage a draw.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Brighton.

Brighton has scored a whopping 22 goals this season, 3 x more than Fulham. Brighton is 3-1-1 at home and they have scored 13 goals in five matches. Fulham has only scored four goals in five away matches, winning just once during that span. If you look at the three games Fulham has won this year, you see Luton Town, Everton and Sheffield United. All three are in or around the relegation zone.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Newcastle.

The Magpies host Dortmund in a match between the first and last placed teams in the group. Dortmund has really regressed after selling off the majority of their talent in recent years. Newcastle is a team trending up, coming off a 4-1 home win over PSG in their last Champions League match. They have posted three clean sheets in their last four home matches, winning by a combined margin of 11-1 in those games. Newcastle looks good to take max points from this match.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 5* play on FC Copenhagen.

Manchester United faces a must win game at Old Trafford to stay alive in the Champions League. The problem is that Manchester United isn't a Champions League caliber team at the moment. They sit 8th in the Premier League table and they have negative goal differential. There are plenty of distractions, with rumors of playing coming and going and manager Ten Hag on the hot seat. Copenhagen is a competitive side that has played a draw in an away match and lost at Bayern by one goal. Asking United to win by more than one seems a bit over optimistic to me.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

There are only four teams in the Premier League that have both scored 10 or more goals and conceded 10 or more goals through their first seven matches. One of those teams is West Ham, and they host a Newcastle side that ranks second in the Premier League in scoring with 18 goals. Both teams have scored in each of the last five head to head meetings between these teams. The most recent meeting was a 5-1 away win for Newcastle in April of 2023.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Fulham.

Sheffield United has been shockingly poor defensively, losing three straight matches in the Premier League. They are winless in seven matches overall this season, and they have been outscored by a combined 12-1 in their last three matches. The home side is 3-1-1 in the last four head to head meetings. Fulham looks good to earn full poi9nts here in this favorable matchup.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Newcastle.

Newcastle is undefeated in their last five matches in all competitions, and they have posted five consecutive clean sheets. They have outscored the opposition 12-0 in those games. PSG is coming off a draw against the last place team in League 1. Paris sits just 5th in the table in the French league, and still bettors have them pegged as a favorite here against one of the top teams in the Premier League. PSG will be lucky to come away with a point here.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 3* play on Fulham.

Chelsea is a disaster, sitting just a few points clear of the relegation zone after six game in the Premier League. They lost to Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa, and played to a draw against Bournemouth. They play at Fulham, who have earned points in four of their last five matches. The only defeat during that span came at Manchester City. The last time these London rivals played in the Premier League, the result was a scoreless draw. A draw wouldn't be a bad result for both teams here, but the way Chelsea has been playing it would be no surprise if they find a way to lose.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Everton.

It took a miracle to avoid relegation, but Everton is back in the Premier League and they come into this weekend's match with a record of 3-1-1 in their last five matches in all competitions. They host Luton Town, who have struggled since being promoted. Luton has scored just three goals in their first five Premier League matches. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in Everton's win over Aston Villa last week. He is only 26 years old, and despite struggling the last two seasons he did score 29 goals in 2019-2021.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on VAN.

The Colorado Rapids don't have a lot to play for at the end of the season. They sit dead last in the Western Conference standings, and they have the worst home record in MLS. Vancouver has a solid points total in away matches (5th most in the West). They also have a solid track record in recent visits to Colorado, earning points in six of their last seven trips to Denver. Colorado has conceded the first goal in seven of their last eight matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on the Gunners.

It's no surprise to see Arsenal undefeated after five matches in the Premier League. Arsenal was a favorite to win the league coming into this season, while expectations were far lower for Spurs after losing Harry Kane. So an unexpected 4-0-1 start for Tottenham might not be all it's cracked up to be. Three of their wins came against teams that are currently winless and early favorites to face relegation. This away match at Arsenal will be their first versus a team with a winning record. The step up in competition is likely to be trouble for Tottenham. I have Arsenal winning by a score of 3-1.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Newcastle.

There was plenty of excitement for Newcastle fans heading into this season after they finished 4th in the Premier League last year and clinched a spot in the Champions League. Some might ask what has gone wrong, after Newcastle lost three of their first four games. I will point out that before you overreact, note that losses came against Liverpool, Manchester City and Brighton. The only home loss to Liverpool saw them dominate play, lead until the dying minutes and concede a pair of late goals. Facing Brentford is an opportunity for the Magpies to get back on track.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

Aston Villa has been great at home, outscoring the opposition a combined 7-0 in their last two matches. They haven't been as good on the road, losing 5-1 at Newcastle in their season opener. This trend goes back to last year, when they won six of 19 games and had a -7 goal differential in 19 away matches. Liverpool won 13 of 19 home matches last season, and only Manchester City had a better goal differential. Liverpool is 4-0-1 in the last five head to head matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

Chelsea is coming off a 1-1 draw versus Liverpool, in a match that had two goals disallowed by VAR. They host Luton Town, and these teams have a history of playing high scoring games. Last year Chelsea won 3-2 in an FA Cup match versus Luton Town. Neither team looks particularly good defensively, Luton conceding four goals in one match and Chelsea allowing four goals in two matches. Expect a 3-1 scoreline here with the home team prevailing.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Arsenal.

The Gunners had the best away record in the Premier League last season, going 12-4-3 in all their away matches. They will play at Crystal Palace Monday, and Palace won just seven of their 19 home matches last season. The Gunners won their season opener by a score of 2-1 versus Nottingham Forest. That match wasn't as close as the score indicates, as Forest added a late goal in the 82nd minute after trailing 2-0 since midway through the first half. The Gunners won both meetings versus Palace last season by a combined score of 6-1.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on VILLA.

Both these teams too a loss in their season opener, but Everton lost at home to Fulham while Aston Villa was in a far tougher position on the road at Newcastle. These two teams appear to be heading in opposite directions, as Villa finished strong last season while Everton was very fortunate to avoid relegation. Everton has failed to score in four of their last five matches versus Aston Villa, going 0-4-1 in those games. I'll take the home side here.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

AFC Bournemouth conceded 71 goals in the Premier League last year, only two teams conceded more. Both those teams (Leeds and Southampton) were relegated to the Championship. Bournemouth has faced West Ham five times since 2019 and four of those games went over the total. West Ham played three friendly matches prior to the start of the season, and all three of those went over the total. New rules in the Premier League allow for more added time at the end of the first half as well as past the 90th minute. The offside rule has also been relaxed, which will undoubtedly lead to more goals.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on over.

So Man City was clinging to a 1-0 lead over Arsenal in the Community Shield, but the Gunners were given an incredible amount of extra time to get the equalizer, and then went on to win on penalties. The Premier League is emphasizing more added time this season, and they have also relaxed offside rules. These new rules will certainly lead to more scoring. Arsenal was unlucky not convert on any of their chances in the first half versus City, and Phil Foden was inches away from making the score 2-0. This match features the Premier League scoring leaders from 2022, and a newly promoted Burnley team that scored a league best 87 goals in the Championship last year.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

Messi has arrived in Miami, and it didn't take long for him to make his mark. A converted free kick was the game winner as he came off the bench against Cruz Azul in the League Cup. He will be the team captain and may even start against Atlanta tonight. As much as Messi adds excitement and should help Miami score goals, it's unlikely he can change the fact that they have conceded nine goals in their last five matches. They rank near the bottom of MLS in goals against, and the addition of Messi won't improve their defense. Miami has gone over in three of their last four versus Atlanta.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on St. Louis.

There is plenty of excitement with Lionel Messi arriving in Miami. The future might well be bright for Miami FC, but this is still the worst team in MLS. They have just one road win in 10 away matches this season. They face a St. Louis team that ranks 1st in MLS in goal differential. St. Louis is 7-1-3 with a +16 goal differential at home. They should have little trouble with a Miami team that is decimated by injury.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Over.

Only one team in MLS has scored 30+ goals and conceded 30+ goals this season, and that team is Atlanta United. They host Philly Sunday, and these teams are both playing well offensively in recent matches. Atlanta has scored eight goals in their last three home matches, while Philly has scored 11 in their last five overall.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on MTL.

It's no picnic playing north of the border, and Montreal F.C. has only played eight home games. They have won seven of those contests, with a +12 goal differential. New York City has played 11 away matches, without a single win to show for it. We will be way of a draw here, but this is a game that Montreal should win.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

Don't look now but the Houston Dynamos are starting to live up to their name. They are one of the hottest teams in MLS, winning four straight and scoring a total of 13 goals in those games. Austin F.C. comes into this Texas showdown off a 3-0 win over Dallas, and they have gone over in five straight matches overall. Get ready for another shootout in Texas.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Atlanta F.C.

Atlanta is undefeated in their last five matches, while New York City comes in winless in their last five overall. New York City was fortunate to score on a penalty in injury time to salvage a 1-1 draw in their last match. Home field advantage should come into play here, as Atlanta has a +16 goal differential at home while New York City is -6 on the road. Atlanta has scored 10 goals in their last three home matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Under.

The Portland Timber have scored just two goals in their last five matches, playing to a scoreless draw twice during that span. The San Jose Earthquakes have scored just five goals in their last five matches, and they have a couple of draws during that span. The draw looks likely in this game, whether scoreless or 1-1.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

Both these teams have scored 20 or more goals as well as conceded 20 or more goals. The last time the Crew played at Chicago they won by a score of 3-2, and I am expecting both teams to score here in this match.The Crew have gone over in four of their last five matches, and Chicago is coming off a 4-1 loss at home versus Houston.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on VAN.

The Whitecaps are on fire at home, and their 19 goals in eight home matches rank first in MLS. They are coming off a 6-2 win over Houston, and they could have similar success against KC. Sporting Kansas City has just one win in nine away matches, while the Whitecaps have just one loss in eight home matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on CINCI.

Cincinnati sits at the top of the MLS standings, and they are undefeated at home this season. The Chicago Fire have just three wins in 15 matches, but they also have just four losses. They have been hanging around in games and have played to a draw eight times. While I am sure Chicago would be pleased with a draw here, it won't be easy. Cincinnati is eight points clear of the #2 ranked team in MLS (Nashville).

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on the Sounders.

While Portland has had the better of this rivalry in recent seasons, the Sounders look to be ready to reclaim their position as one of the top clubs in MLS. Seattle sits in first place in the West, a full 10 points clear of Portland. Seattle has just one loss in nine home matches, while Portland has just one win in eight away matches. The Timbers have scored just one goal in their last three matches, and they have scored just 19 in 15 matches overall.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on MUTD.

These two rivals meet in the FA Cup, and Manchester City looks to complete a Treble (3 x Tropies). Standing in their way are rivals Manchester United, who are the only Premier League club to have won a Treble. There doesn't appear to be a lot of separation between the two clubs, who each won at home in the season series. Manchester United has only conceded three goal while winning four of their last five matches in all competitions. I expect this match to be close, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it go to extra time and penalties.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Columbus.

The Rapids have lost five straight, and they have failed to score in three of their last four. The Crew are a juggernaut at home, with the second best goal differential in MLS. Columbus has scored 26 goals in 14 matches, more than double the 12 goals that Colorado has managed. You can't win if you can't score ... bad news for the Rapids.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Everton.

The math is simple for the Toffees, win and you're in. They appeared to be destined for relegation, but after earning points in three of their last four matches they are in the driver's seat here at home on "Survival Sunday". They draw a favorable matchup against a Bournemouth team that has nothing to play for, and has one of the worst goal differentials in away matches in the Premier League. In fact only Southampton ranks worse.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Brighton.

So Manchester City has already won the Premier League, and they have FA Cup and Champions League Final matches upcoming. Looking at a potential "Treble", there is no way Pep is going to want to risk any of his star players in what is a meaningless match for the Champions. Brighton on the other hand has a chance to entertain the fans in a home game against perhaps the best team in the world at the moment. Brighton has 10 wins at home this season, one fewer than Manchester City has on the road. Manchester City has Brighton to thank for their clinching the Premier League title, as it was a 3-0 Brighton win over Arsenal that really ended the Gunners hopes of catching City.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Under.

Historically we have seen high scoring games in the "Trafico" series, but things are different this year. The LA Galaxy sit in last place in the West, and they have only scored 10 goals in 13 matches. LAFC has allowed the fewest goals of any team in the West, conceding 10 goals in a dozen matches. The under is 7-0 in LAFC's last seven matches in MLS.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

Never mind the high price, this is a very high percentage situation. Liverpool at home this season are 13-4-1, and they have won five straight versus Aston Villa. Perhaps the most significant is the magnitude of this game for Liverpool, who can still move ahead of Manchester United for a spot in the Champions League. Aston Villa on the other hand have already achieved everything they could have achieved this season.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on RMA +1.

As good as Manchester City is, and while I do think they deserve to be a favorite, I feel the line is a little inflated. The fact is that in the last five head to head meetings only one team has a win by more than one goal. That game was the second leg last year when Real Madrid scored in added time to win on aggregate. The score after 90 minutes was 2-1, so technically would not have covered the 1-goal handicap. The first leg showed what appeared to be little separation between these teams, and scoring chances were at a premium. The way I see it, the score could be tied after the 90, or either team could be winning. Two of those three scenarios get me paid with this bet.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Arsenal. 

The Premier League Title is still on the table for Arsenal, and they should plenty of fight in a 2-0 win over Newcastle in their last match. Brighton wasn't nearly as impressive in their last match, losing 5-1 to an Everton team facing relegation. Brighton will not finish in the Top 5, but they are cruising to a solid position in the top half of the table, and a potential entry into the Europa League. A complacent Brighton team should be no match for an Arsenal squad fighting for the title. Arsenal is 13-1-3 at home this season, with a +26 goal differential. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on OVER.

We should expect a high score when Atlanta United hosts Charlotte. Atlanta leads the Eastern Conference in scoring with 20 goals in 11 matches, while Charlotte ranks dead last in MLS in goals against, conceding 21 goals in 11 matches. Atlanta United has gone over the number in four straight matches in all competitions while Charlotte has gone over in three of their last four matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over. 

It should come as no surprise that these two teams have gone over the total in each of the last five meetings. Manchester City leads the Premier League in scoring with 89 goals in 34 matches, and Real Madrid leads the Spanish La Liga in scoring with 69 goals in 33 matches. Erling Haaland is the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or, and Karim Benzema is the reigning Ballon d'Or winner. History tells us we should see plenty of scoring in this first leg match. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Newcastle United.

Just when you thought that Arsenal was going to win the Premier League, they crumpled under the pressure. They come into Sunday's away match at Newcastle with just one win in their last five games. The Magpies have won four of their last five, and they have only lost once at home in the Premier League this season. Arsenal played here last May and lost by a score of 2-0. The Gunners destiny is out of their hands, and their only hope to win the league is if Manchester City slips up. Newcastle is in a three way battle for a Champions League spot with Manchester United and Liverpool. I like the home team to get the win in this spot.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Over.

So Chelsea comes into this away match at Bournemouth as a huge favorite, despite losing five straight matches in all competitions. During that span the Blues conceded 11 goals. Bournemouth is now tied on point with Chelsea, and they have four of their last five matches. Only Leeds United has conceded more goals than Bournemouth (64) so far in the Premier League this season. Cheslea has gone over in three straight matches at Bournemouth, and that trend should continue here today.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Brighton Hove Albion.

Brighton has been great at home this season, with a record of 8-3-4 and a +17 goal differential. Manchester United has a -10 goal differential in away matches, but they are shorthanded coming into this match. Injuries to several key defenders leave them thin at the back. Both Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are injured, leaving Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Harry McGuire as likely starters. They face a Brighton team off a 6-0 thrashing of Wolverhampton. Brighton has outscored United by a combined score of 6-1 in the last three meetings.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Liverpool. 

The Spurs are struggling, and they have recently sacked their manager. Their defending has been shocking, conceding 11 goals in their last three matches. Liverpool is still one of the best in the Premier League on their home pitch, losing just once at Anfield this season. Their +26 goal differential at home is second to Manchester City. Liverpool is undefeated, with a record of 3-0-2 in their last five versus Tottenham. Expect Spurs to struggle here in this fixture. 

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Newcastle.

The Magpies sit 3rd in the Premier League table, tied on points with Manchester United. They have to keep winning games down the stretch if they want to secure a spot in the Champions League next season. They face an Everton squad that sits in the relegation zone, and certainly you have to consider this a "must win" game for the Toffees. The thing is, you don't find yourself in the relegation zone unless you consistently lose the games you should have won. Newcastle has won four of the last five versus Everton, and they have the 3rd best away record in the Premier League.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

Bayern Munich and Manchester City are the highest scoring teams in Europe, each with 78 goals in their respective domestic leagues. The second leg of this Champions League tie has Bayern returning home down 3-0 on aggregate, needing to score four goals to advance to the Semi Finals. This game should start fast, and be full speed for 90 minutes. Last year in this spot Manchester City lost 3-1 to Real Madrid, losing 6-5 on aggregate. I expect Bayern to score goal at home, but I also expect City to counter with a few of their own.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on RMA.

This looks like a mismatch. Chelsea is reeling, recently firing manager Graham Potter, and hiring former player Frank Lampard as the new manager. Lampard has a record of 37-40-19 as a manager, so it seems a curious choice for a club with one of the highest payrolls in Europe. Chelsea has failed to score in three straight matches, while Madrid has scored a dozen in their last three. Karim Benzema ranks 4th all time in Champions League scoring, and he scored a hat trick at Liverpool earlier this year. I like Madrid to win this game in a blowout.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on MCI.

Six time Champions League winners Bayern Munich will be the underdog at the Etihad in the first leg of this Champions League Quarterfinal. Bayern has not impressed with recent form, and this team is really missing Robert Lewandowski. The Polish International scored 50 goals in all competitions last year with Bayern, and he is replaced by Sadio Mane and Jamaal Musiala. Between the two of them they have scored just 17 goals in the Bundesliga this season. Manchester City is stacked, with Norwegian phenom Erling Haaland breaking the teams single season goal scoring record in the middle of the season. Manchester City has a +33 goal differential in 14 home matches in the Premier League this season. I think Bayern would do well to keep this game close, and a loss by one goal might not be a bad result heading into the second leg.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Liverpool.

So it's a down year for Liverpool, coming into Sunday's match winless in their last four in all competitions. They failed to score in three of those four matches. The good news is that all those results came away from Anfield, and their last home match was a record breaking 7-0 win over Manchester United. They have just one loss in 13 home matches this season, and they have won six straight home games versus Arsenal. They rested several players in a midweek draw at Chelsea, and that means almost everyone is fit for this clash versus Arsenal.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on RMA.

Real Madrid has won their last two games by a combined score of 10-0. Ballon Dor winner Karim Benzema has scored six goals in those games. They host Villarreal here on Saturday, and I wouldn't want to step in front of this juggernaut right now. Madrid has not lost in 13 home games this season, and they have a +23 goal differential in those matches. Madrid has scored more than double (32) goals at home, than Villarreal have scored on the road (15).

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Jesse Schule

This is a 4* play on Over.

So Spurs have parted ways with their manager, and often we see such a change of direction provide a spark for a team. They will play at Everton, and the Toffees are desperate for points as they look to avoid relegation. Spurs have scored six goal in their last two matches, and Everton has scored three goals in their two matches before the International break. Don't be surprised if we see a 2-2 draw here at Goodison Park.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Chelsea.

It's been a disastrous season for Chelsea despite having the highest payroll in the Premier League. The spending spree has brought in star players but the results haven't translated on the pitch. Chelsea sits 10th in the table, tied on points with Aston Villa. The two teams will play at Stamford Bridge Saturday, and the bookmakers are offering a reasonable price on the home favorite. Keep in mind that Chelsea is 9-1-1 in their last 11 Premier League matches versus Aston Villa, with only one loss in their last 19 home matches. Villa comes in undefeated in their last four matches, but all those games were against teams facing relegation.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 10* play on Under.

Newcastle has fallen on tough times, failing to score a goal in three straight matches. They are winless in their last five matches, with just two goals in those games. The only points they have to show for themselves come from a pair of 1-1 draws. They host Wolverhampton Sunday, and three of their last five versus Wolves ended with a final score of 1-1. Four of the last head to head matches went under the total. Wolves is coming off a 1-0 win over Spurs, and they have failed to reach the total in each of their last four matches.

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Jesse Schule

This is a 2* play on Under.

Benfica is a big favorite here at home versus Club Brugge, but they will start the contest with a 2-0 lead on aggregate. There is no urgency for Benfica to score, especially given how solid they are defensively. They have conceded just one goal in their last four matches in all competitions, posting three clean sheets during that span. I like Benfica to post another clean sheet here in the second leg at home.

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Jesse Schule