Real Madrid vs Juventus picks from SBR's Gary Pearson for Tuesday's Round of 16 matchup:
Real Madrid vs. Juventus prediction: Real Madrid to win (-140 via DraftKings)
Over/Under prediction: Over 2.5 goals (-150 via Caesars)
Best player prop pick: Vinicius Junior anytime goal (+165 via FanDuel)
"Real Madrid were buzzing against a palpably inferior RB Salzburg in their group-stage finale. That was after beating Pachuca 3-1 despite playing one man short for most of the match.
Now, the confident and in-form Galacticos should get marksman Kylian Mbappe back for the win-or-go-home affair. If Mbappe plays, it's hard to know which version of him we'll see.
Will he take some time to get up to speed after such a debilitating illness, or will he be fresh, showing no ill effect?
If I were in Xabi Alonso's shoes, which I'm not solely due to my inability to speak Spanish fluently, I'd go with the same starting team that ripped Salzburg apart and turn to Mbappe in the final 30 minutes.
Either way, I don't see Juventus upsetting Real Madrid. Thanks to changing half of their starting unit, the Old Lady struggled mightily against a Manchester City team with similar attacking qualities to Real Madrid.
Even with their first 11 set to play, I don't see enough potency from Juventus' frontmen to outdo Madrid's enterprising, fluid attack."
Real Madrid vs Juventus odds:
Does Juventus have a chance here or will Real Madrid punch their ticket to the Round of 8?
Real Madrid vs. Juventus prediction: Real Madrid to win (-140 via DraftKings)
Over/Under prediction: Over 2.5 goals (-150 via Caesars)
Best player prop pick: Vinicius Junior anytime goal (+165 via FanDuel)
"Real Madrid were buzzing against a palpably inferior RB Salzburg in their group-stage finale. That was after beating Pachuca 3-1 despite playing one man short for most of the match.
Now, the confident and in-form Galacticos should get marksman Kylian Mbappe back for the win-or-go-home affair. If Mbappe plays, it's hard to know which version of him we'll see.
Will he take some time to get up to speed after such a debilitating illness, or will he be fresh, showing no ill effect?
If I were in Xabi Alonso's shoes, which I'm not solely due to my inability to speak Spanish fluently, I'd go with the same starting team that ripped Salzburg apart and turn to Mbappe in the final 30 minutes.
Either way, I don't see Juventus upsetting Real Madrid. Thanks to changing half of their starting unit, the Old Lady struggled mightily against a Manchester City team with similar attacking qualities to Real Madrid.
Even with their first 11 set to play, I don't see enough potency from Juventus' frontmen to outdo Madrid's enterprising, fluid attack."
Real Madrid vs Juventus odds:
Does Juventus have a chance here or will Real Madrid punch their ticket to the Round of 8?