Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action by Cadiz's Carlos Akapo during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Cadiz at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020.
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action by Cadiz's Carlos Akapo during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Cadiz at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. Bernat Armangue | Associated Press
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Early UEFA Champions League: Miller picks Real Madrid vs Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Salzburg vs Lokomotiv Moscow

Sean Miller

The split window for UEFA Champions League play has revolutionized betting, and probably has led to a decrease in work productivity all over the country.

Today, there will be two potent offensive attacks on display, as Real Madrid hosts Shakhtar Donetsk in Group A play, and RB Salzburg hosts Lokomotiv Moscow in Group B action.

Madrid is a huge favorite, so to find value, you will have to get creative. I love Karim Benzema to score, but might have to parlay that price (-180) with something.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH DAY 1 EARLY GAMES

GROUP A

RB Salzburg (-375) vs. Lokomotiv Moscow (+950), draw (+480), 12:55 p.m. EDT (Galavision, CBS All Access, and Fubo.tv)

GROUP B

Real Madrid (-625) vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (+1600), draw (+650), 12:55 p.m. EDT (Univision, CBS All Access, and Fubo.tv)

THE PICKS:

Salzburg -0.75 first half (+105)

Salzburg -1.5 (-115)

Real Madrid -0.75 first half (-140)

Real Madrid -2 Asian handicap (-120)

Real Madrid over 2.75 goals (+105)

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