Bettina's Expert Picks

Sports betting has long been more than just a sideshow – for many fans, it's an integral part of matchday. Smart betting requires more than just gut feeling: current form, injuries, and above all – accurate data! All of this can make a difference in our information-driven world. For this reason, we've created a column that provides you with three hot tips every week. Gut feeling plays only a minor role. We rely on a special algorithm that transforms all available numbers and data into a lucrative betting tip. We'll reveal the name of the software below.

This week I'm taking a look at the games I've found the best lines for the German Bundesliga, Spanish La Liga and English Premier League this week. Check out my top 3 picks.

Tip 1: Wolfsburg – Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund's Westfalenstadion will be a fortress – Wolfsburg faces a tough test against the black-and-yellow machine. BVB has shown consistent form in recent matches, scoring regularly and keeping their defense solid. Wolfsburg, on the other hand, has struggled with inefficiency, dropping points and appearing imprecise in front of goal. The model rates a Dortmund victory with five stars and a probability of 76.7% – a strong home favorite. With a projected score of 2.8 goals and 11.18 shots, their attack dominates. Wolfsburg only manages 0.86 goals and 5.46 shots on target, remaining statistically inferior. Furthermore, there are fantastic odds for our tip: Dortmund to win at -145 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

Tip 2: Newcastle United - Brentford

Under the floodlights, Brentford promises a match where every mistake will be more costly than every attacking move. Brentford have been lackluster in front of goal in their last three games, rarely scoring more than once and relying more on physical battles. Newcastle's form is similar. The model predicts a total of just 2 goals and assigns four stars for "Under" – a clear indication of a low-scoring game. Brentford are forecasted with only 0.7 goals, Newcastle with 1.41 – both well below the 2.75 mark. The projected shots on target are also modest, at 1.77 and 3.7 respectively. Therefore, we're taking a slightly different approach and betting on: Under 2.5 goals at odds of +115 with DraftKings Sportsbook.

Tip 3: Valencia - Real Madrid

Real Madrid enters the fray with unbridled dynamism – Valencia will be the next challenge on their road to triumph. In recent matches, the Madrid side has displayed an impressive run of victories, including a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano and a 2-0 win against Villarreal, always with a strong defense. Valencia, on the other hand, is struggling with poor form, few goals, and defensive vulnerabilities. The model sees Real Madrid as the clear favorite with an 80% chance of winning. Averaging 2.7 goals per game and boasting confidence away from home, Madrid remains unbeatable. Valencia has won only 5 of their 22 encounters and remains statistically hopelessly outmatched. Despite this seemingly clear outcome, we're getting great odds: Real Madrid to win at -190 with BetMGM.

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