Chelsea (-330) Has Only Conceded 4 Goals In Their Last 8 Matches

Peep some of the biggest names not on the NBA’s 75 greatest players list 😶 — let’s talk Champions League Tuesday 👇

Champions League Update

The first leg of matches in the Champions League Round of 16 kicked off last week, giving us a mixed bag of results in regards to expectations. That action continues this week with eight clubs facing off over the next two days — take a look at the slate 👇

• 2/22 (3PM ET): Chelsea vs. Lille

• 2/22 (3PM ET): Villarreal vs. Juventus

• 2/23 (3PM ET): Benfica vs. Ajax

• 2/23 (3PM ET): Atletico Madrid vs Man Utd

Odds wise, just one club playing this week ranks as a top-five contender to win the Champions League crown…the reigning champs, Chelsea (+600)

Lille vs. Chelsea Preview

If the Blues are going to spend back-to-back years atop the Champions League, they’ll need to take care of business against French club Lille. Oddsmakers are under the impression they’ll do so, just take a look at the lines ahed of today’s leg 👇

Lille vs. Chelsea Betting Preview (subject to change)

• Moneyline: Chelsea -330 (bet $330 to win $100), Lille +950 (bet $100 to win $950), Draw +450

• Over/Under: 2.5 Total Goals

If you didn’t know, the Champions League is randomly reseeded after every round up until there are four teams left. After drawing Lille in the round of 16, Chelsea’s odds to win the Champion’s League shortened from +1000 to the +600 it’s at now

• Known for their dominant defense during last year’s championship run, Chelsea is once again stingy on that side of the ball, having allowed just 18 goals this Premier League Season, second fewest in the league

• However, the Blues have hardly been lighting the world on fire on the offensive end, managing to score more than two goals just once over the last 12 matches

The fortunate draw gives Chelsea a manageable opponent to work out their offensive woes against, but it remains to be seen how many balls will find their way to the back of the net 🧐

Trivia question: Who has the most goals in Chelsea’s club history? Hint: he’s currently coaching an EPL team (answer below)

Villareal vs. Juventus Preview

While Chelsea may be the best club lacing up their boots, today’s other match should offer some more competitive action. Take a look at the lines ahead of the showdown between Juventus and Villarreal 👇

Villareal vs. Juventus Betting Preview (subject to change)

• Moneyline: Villareal +150, Juventus +205, Draw +215

• Over/Under: 2.5 Total Goals

Juventus, one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, has a pair of Champions League titles in their history — but they’ve been knocked out in the Round of 16 in two straight years

• Juve will look to avoid that fate again, but might have to do so shorthanded. Striker Paulo Dybala is likely out, and defenders Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Daniele Rugani are all expected to miss the match as well

• Meanwhile, Villarreal has been in prime form as of late, going 3-0-1 over their past four matches, including a gritty 0-0 draw with Real Madrid 

Juve will come into the match with the pedigree and expectations associated with a club of their caliber, while Villarreal will have an electric home crowd behind them — this one could really go either way 🏟

For My Parlay Gurus

I’m not sure if Chelsea’s offense wakes up today, but I’m banking on them keeping Lille scoreless either way. I’m going with the under in that match, and don’t be shocked if the clash between Juventus and Villarreal ends in a stalemate. Check this parlay out 👇

• Lille/Chelsea Under 2.5 Goals: +100

• Juventus/Villareal DRAW: +215

$100 on this bet would net $530 — if we hit, make sure to email [email protected] for $100*. First come, first serve 😉

Trivia answer: Frank Lampard has the most goals in Chelsea’s club history, with 211 from 2001-2014. He also managed Chelsea for two season, and was recently hired by Everton, who is dangerous close to the relegation zone