

Jon Eimer
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Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He finished 2023 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert, posting a 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) record on SportsLine article picks. Eimer has been red-hot on his Champions League picks through the first four matchdays in 2024, posting an 11-2 (+939) record on site plays. Eimer appears regularly on the Early Edge, sharing his picks and betting analysis for leagues all across the globe. For Jon Eimer media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.
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People keep telling me that this Manchester United side has to turn things around eventually. I understand this logic, but if you've watched them at all this season, you know that things keep getting worse for United. The team, the fans, the manager, the ownership, everyone is losing passion watching this team struggle week in and week out. Meanwhile, Roma have one of the best goal-scorers in Europe in Donyell Malen. I believe Roma win this outright, but DNB at plus money I can't ignore..
I love this Bayern Munich squad and I genuinley hope I'm wrong here, but there's too many injuries for me not to bet on Atleti in some fashion. This weekend Bayern Munich lost three starters to injuries with Saibari, Gnabry and Olise all exiting the pitch. I know that Bayern are giants of the group stage but those names are too big to ignore. I expect Atleti to at least share the spoils.
We are getting last seasons betting numbers for this seasons Sunderland squad and it just doesn't make sense. This was a team that was unbeatable when playing at home last season and shut down big name after big name all year long. This year, however, they seem to be a shell of their former selves. Sunderland sit at the bottom of the league, while Leeds are sitting in the top eight. This number could have been -200 and I'd tell people find a way to parlay it with something else and still bet it.
Brighton just played Jablonec in Europa Conference and absolutely flopped. The game ended nil-nil after 90 minutes and Brighton did nothing with 70% possession. If you were watching the match though, you could clearly see they were looking too far ahead and Liverpool and almost didn't try in this game. Now people will say "Brighton burned out" and take Liverpool to win. Liverpool's defense has been horrendous even when they win. Brighton will bounce back, and I think they win this outright.
Nottingham Forest are currently 19th on the EPL table, only ahead of Sunderland in the league and only by a single point. The team has just a single win over their first seven matches and have put up a pathetic five goals over those games. They did, however, put up an impressive loss only losing 1-0 to Arsenal, and I believe that is giving us inflated lines now. Meanwhile while Ipswich isn't great by any means, they've shown some serious heart, and I believe even on the road they shouldn't be this much of an underdog.
Bayern Munich have been an unstoppable force at home in UCL group stages for the better part of a decade. While I understand why they are favorites and I understand what makes them so good, we can't ignore the names that will be missing from the starting lineup. Michael Olise will be gone with a red-card dismissal. Joshua Kimmich will be gone on personal leave. Jamal Musiala is out with an injury and Manuel Neur is a game-time decision. As much as I would love Bayern to win this one, I feel like best case for the home team, they'll see a draw.
I know that a lot of people see Bodo Glimt on the road and get a little scared backing this team, and I understand that. I know that Bodo is a fortress at home and can be a little lack-luster on the road, but that being said, Napoli is a team I will gladly fade. This Napoli team is playing similarly to how Man United is playing in EPL right now. They just don't have the passion right now. They've put on back-to-back brutal performances and they will have to play perfect to beat Bodo straight up. I love this spread at plus money for a strong Bodo side.
Aston Villa gave everyone a bit of a shock to start the season off. They didn't score in their first few matches and everyone wrote them off saying this team was going to be a terror all season long. Well now their last six matches have all seen BTTS and Over 2.5 goals hit. Five goals, three goals, four goals, five goals, four goals and four goals. This team fixed their offense but their defense somehow got worse? I'm not going to question it. I'm going to happily bet BTTS + Over 2.5 goals and watch Fenerbahce's more than competent attack give them a run for their money!
This is a weird match because I would wager the majority of bettors will be on the under for this one. It's very easy to look at Porto and go "WOW! They average only .5 goals conceded per game this season, they'll go under!" I get this logic and I understand Porto has a good defense. But a good defense when you're playing Academico de Viseu is different than playing Real Betis. Plus, Porto have conceded in their last four straight. Real Betis on the other hand is flying high and pressing everyone. I expect this game to be a cheeky over, and I would add BTTS to get it to plus odds too!
This is a really fun matchup because on paper, Dortmund is the better side. The thing is, both of these clubs are powerhouses specifically when they play at home. When Dortmund is playing in front of the Yellow Wall I always want to back them. I don't like backing them on the road, however. Bodo Glimt showed last year just how hard they are to beat at home, and they're playing a poor away team. I would have bet whichever team was at home, but frankly getting the spread playable is just wrong. This game could very well end in a draw, and I'm fine with that. Taking the Cinderella story once again.
I'm sure you've all noticed by now I specifically target the matches that I think will have goals. Which is why I am once against targeting any match that features Club Brugge. Club Brugge are the Belgian Bayern Munich in the sense they only know how to attack. They could be down 2-0 at half or up 2-0 at half and nothing changes. They just look for more goals. We saw this play out when they lost 3-2 to Aston Villa in their UCL opening. It's amazing they just have their foot on the gas the whole game. Inter defense has been lackluster the last month which means this game should be fun for over bettors.
I see that the books are still living in lala land and pretending like Manchester United are even a shadow of their former selves. This line doesn't make sense to me. United just embarrassed themselves over the weekend playing against Spurs and now they're supposed to fix the 40 problems before traveling to Metropolitano? I disagree, and I disagree enough to put 2u on this. I have Atletico not only winning, but winning by multiple goals. Atleti is heating up while United is cooling wayyyyyyy down. Expect a 3-1/3-0 final when it's all said and done.
I know this number is going to scare a lot of people off this wager especially since Bayern Munich just embarrassed themselves against Augsburg over the weekend. But that's exactly why I like this bet. Bayern Munich possess possibly the best attacking front three in the world. The problem is, their defense is just awful. Bayern can score three against anyone, but they're dropping a couple along the way, especially against a Viking side that knows nothing other than a high press. This game could have 6+ goals and I have no problem paying a lil juice for a crazy number.
Fulham have been a cornucopia of embarrassment so far this season. They are currently sitting 19th on the table sitting with just two points and five goals in their opening five matches. This team is beyond toothless when it comes to their attack as they seem lost this season. While on paper playing a newly promoted side should be a good matchup, Ipswich are adjusting wonderfully to their EPL season sitting 11th on table and are coming out swinging against every team they match. I don't see the break fixing this team and expect Fulham to get at least a point.
I know that were all exhausted by the longest International Break of the decade, however, that doesn't mean we can't still find some juicy wagers in MLS action. We're going to take advantage of the fact that Chicago Fire is missing their best goal-scorer to the break, while Vancouver is locked and loaded with their best starting 11. Robert Lewandowski had to travel back early from overseas and isn't expected to play a full 90 minutes for Chicago. Chicago is toothless in attack without him fit and healthy. I like Vancouver TT, but with that being -155, I'd MUCH rather take the ML for the better team, with the better starters, even when they're playing on the road.
