Since it is on in the middle of the night in America, the Hyundai A-League is not always the first thought of soccer fans to find some value.But the league is decent, and let's be honest, there is slim pickings right now around the rest of the world. Melbourne City FC is currently sitting in second place, 10 points behind Sydney FC, but has a chance to open up a six-point lead on Wellington.
Melbourne City has won four of five against its opponent, the Western Sydney Wanderers, with the last four all over 2.5 goals. Jamie Maclaren has been banging them in for City, with 18 in 14 appearances in all competitions. Look for the player to find the net in a home win.
Melbourne City FC (-127) vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (+300), draw (+295), 4:30 a.m. EDT (ESPN+)
THE PICK
Melbourne City FC ML (-127)
Over 2.75 goals (-121)
GOAL SCORER BET
Jamie Maclaren (-130)
Russia is one place where the football goes on, for now, and Saturday sees the Premier League leaders Zenit St. Petersburg in action against Ural Yekaterinburg. Zenit has won eight of the last nine matches between these two, with a draw back in August of 2017. Three of the last four games have gone over 2.5 goals as well.Look for Zenit to keep a healthy lead on top of the table with a victory.
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(All lines from Parx Casino Sportsbook)
Zenit St. Petersburg (-400) vs. Ural (+1000), draw (+450), 9:30 a.m. EDT (ESPN+)
THE PICKS
Zenit St. Petersburg -0.75 first half (-103)
Zenit St. Petersburg -1.5 (-124)
Over 2.5 goals (-115)