There are quality early week matches in the Premier and Champions League. Rex has three best bets lined up for three days.

Man United vs. Chelsea February 17, 3:00 p.m. EST

Chelsea have flourished at Stamford Bridge this season. Their offense has been on another level creating chances. The Blues have outshot their opponents in every home match. Additionally, they would be 11-1 if xG determined the outcome at home. Results are expected when you consistently win those two categories. The Achilles heel for Chelsea has been their defense. Marcus Rashford will be sidelined for United, so that should make it a bit easier. This is a revenge spot for Chelsea who suffered a 4-goal loss at Manchester United in the reverse fixture. The Blues will be hungry to take all three points on Monday.

Best Bet: Chelsea -ML (-117).

Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid February 18, 3:00 p.m. EST

Liverpool will be a public away side, but it is justified. They have allowed only 15 goals in the Premier League thus far, and held their opponents goalless for over eight straight matches. Facing a defensive side that will be missing key players in their attack, another clean sheet could be in Liverpool’s future. Atlético Madrid will be without João Félix and Diego Costa who have been key contributors in finding the back of the net. Everyone knows Diego Simone’s defensive approach, and it should be no different hosting the future champions of England. Until Liverpool shows signs of inconsistency, I’ll back the powerhouse at plus money to win outright.

Best Bet: Liverpool ML (+123). Liverpool win to nil.

2 Day Parlay

Pace and attack will be flowing in Dortmund. BVB and PSG are not shy to push players into the attack, leaving them vulnerable to space in-between. Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland and Emre Can versus Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi and Ángel Di María, good luck keepers and defense. Any slight chance at the net and these attackers have proven they can find the back of the net. Over each squads’ past five domestic league matches, BVB is averaging 4.6 goals and PSG is averaging 2.8. BVB will be without key midfielder Julian Brandt and that will affect their ability to defend and control the midfield. Both teams will find the back of the net and each could more than once.

RB Leipzig are a heavy counter pressing squad and line up in a narrow 4-4-2 that suits their style. They will be without Tyler Adams, but the central midfield is loaded with defensive talent. Any poor touch by Tottenham, Leipzig will be ready to attack with Tottenham spread out wide. The greater factor for the over could be Tottenham’s formation and first few minutes of play. José Mourinho may deploy a conservative approach and sit behind the ball. This would eliminate the counter press completely, leading to a low scoring and slow match.

Best Bet: BVB/PSG over 3 & RB Leipzig +0.5 (+171).

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