Tuesday Soccer picks: Brentford vs Leeds United, Nottingham Forest vs Charlton Athletic, and Sporting Charleroi vs KV Mechelen

The EFL Championship heads into the final 15 matches of the season as one of the best races in the world.

Any of five teams look like they could finish in the top two, and another eight will think they have a chance at a playoff spot.

Tuesday, there are two games at the top of the standings worth betting. Brentford, which comes in leading the form guide, hosts Leeds United, while Nottingham Forest hosts Charlton Athletic.

Leeds has been atrocious since the start of the new year, with just one win, five losses, and a draw. Going back even further, Leeds has just two wins in 11, and in the extra win, it gave up four goals. Brentford has just two league losses since the middle of December, and has scored three or more goals five times since Dec. 26.

Look for home wins in both matches.

ENGLAND EFL CHAMPIONSHIP

Brentford (+143) vs. Leeds United (+195), draw (+220), 2:45 p.m. EST (ESPN+)

THE PICKS:

Brentford ML (+143)

Over 2.5 goals (+100) Alternate line over 2.25 goals Asian handicap (-136)

Nottingham Forest (-182) vs. Charlton Athletic (+525), draw (+290), 2:45 p.m. EST (ESPN+)

THE PICK: Nottingham Forest -1 Asian handicap (-105)

BELGIUM JUPILER LEAGUE

Sporting Charleroi (-167) vs. KV Mechelen (+430), draw (+300), 2:30 p.m. EST

THE PICK: Sporting Charleroi -0.75 (-130)