UEFA Cup Soccer Betting - Sporting Lisbon vs. Bolton Wanderers
by Nila Amerova
Bolton Wanderers soccer odds are decidedly against them salvaging their campaign.
: Sporting Lisbon vs. Bolton Wanderers
Match Time: 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Thursday March 13, 2008
Team: Sporting Lisbon
Spread -1 +105
Moneyline -140
Total Points Over 2 -140
Draw +240
Analysis: Favored at -140 on the money line Sporting Lisbon, who ground out a 1:1 draw in the first leg of their tie against Bolton are in a favourable position to advance into the quarterfinal. In front of their partisan crowd, Sporting Lisbon has gone undefeated and only Benefica managed to take a point in their stadium. With a victory away from a possible UEFA Cup quarterfinal berth, Sporting Lisbon will be anxious not to disappoint their supporters.
Team: Bolton
Spread +1 -125
Moneyline +360
Total Points Under 2 +120
Draw +240
Analysis: Bolton Wanderers have no option but to score in Portugal if they want to keep their UEFA Cup hope alive. However, the Wanderers hold a modest away record and with Sporting Lisbon’s strong home record, their task is that much more overwhelming. At +360 on the money line, they are a bit of a long shot wager for the away win. Further going against them are their domestic woes, as once again Bolton is in the relegation zone
Verdict: With morale low and Premiership survival on the line, betting against Bolton would appear to be the better play. Recommending the Portuguese side is a strong home record and with one away goal, they have the score that can see them through to the final eight in UEFA Cup. I would expect them to punctuate this performance before a home crowd.
Soccer Free Picks: Sporting Lisbon at -140.
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.
