Monday is the calm before the UEFA storm, with 40-plus matches Tuesday through Thursday to chose from across the continent.
Today, there are some matches scattered about everywhere, but I will focus in on one in Russia.
Lokomotiv Moscow comes into the new season with a trophy already, after it knocked off Zenit 3-2 last weekend in the Super Cup. The win came after Lokomotiv won the Russian Cup to end last season.
Now, Lokomotiv is a favorite to beat Rubin Kazan in the two teams' Premier League opener. Lokomotiv went 3-0-1 last season against its opponent Monday, including three in a row. Expect that trend to continue.
Lokomotiv Moscow (-220) vs. Rubin Kazan (+600), draw (+285), 1 p.m. EDT
THE PICKS:
Over 0.75 goals first half (-150)
Lokomotiv Moscow -1 Asian handicap (-110)
Over 2 goals Asian handicap (-140)
In New Jersey: PointsBet.com, Promo code: BETTORS (You can get two risk-free bets up to $1,000 if you qualify.) William Hill NJ (Deposit $50, get $50 cash) SugarHouse NJ (First deposit match up to $250)
In Pennsylvania: SugarHouse PA (First deposit match up to $250)
Throughout the United States and everywhere but Costa Rica: OddsBet
In most of Europe: William Hill UK; Pinnacle (No UK or Portugal); Asian Odds (No UK or Portugal)
In Asia: Pinnacle/Asian Odds
In parts of South America: Pinnacle/Asian Odds
In parts of Africa: Pinnacle/Asian Odds
More options coming soon. Thanks.