The LaLiga title race is on fire. Barcelona (54 points), Real Madrid (54) and Atlético Madrid (53) are battling head-to-head as the lead is constantly changing hands in the Spanish league.
With their eyes set on the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 against Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid visit Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín at 12:30 p.m. ET and is aiming to stay in the race for the title.
Here is my Betis vs. Real Madrid pick and LaLiga odds for today's match.
Betis vs. Real Madrid Pick, Prediction, LaLiga Odds
| Real Madrid Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -139 | 3.5 +125o / -160u | -135 |
| Betis Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -107 | 3.5 +125o / -160u | +333 |
- Betis vs. Real Madrid moneyline odds: Real Betis +333; Draw +300; Real Madrid -125
- Betis vs. Real Madrid over/under: 3.5 (+125 o / -160 u)
- Betis vs. Real Madrid pick: Real Madrid Moneyline, Both Teams to Score
I am backing the Real Madrid moneyline and both teams to score in this match.
Betis Prediction
Real Betis has been one of the biggest winners of the latest transfer window. The additions of Antony and Cucho Hernández have been a perfect fit for Manuel Pellegrini’s squad. The Brazilian and Colombian seem to have been the missing pieces in Betis’ puzzle, giving the team the offensive boost needed to compete in both LaLiga and the Conference League.
This week has been a bit chaotic for Real Betis, with both some good news and some less favorable updates.
The biggest news is that Antony will be able to play against Real Madrid. The Brazilian was sent off against Real Sociedad, but the disciplinary committee decided to overturn his suspension, allowing him to play this afternoon.
Additionally, Héctor Bellerín has returned to training and although his availability is uncertain, the Spanish defender could see some minutes against Real Madrid.
As for the bad news, the injury list — which already includes Giovani Lo Celso, William Carvalho, Fornals, Marc Roca and Ángel Ortiz — has a new addition: Ez Abde. The Moroccan winger missed the last match and will be sidelined again against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Prediction
After a chaotic start to the season, Real Madrid seems to be back in the fight for all three competitions (LaLiga, Champions League and Copa del Rey). Eliminating Manchester City from the Champions League will undoubtedly be a major morale boost for a squad still struggling to recover from injuries.
Real Madrid’s defensive line has been the most affected by injuries. However, the return of Antonio Rüdiger has provided a desperately needed boost to the defense.
Jude Bellingham will be a key absence for Real Madrid in this match. The Englishman will be serving the second and final match of his suspension after receiving a red card against Osasuna on February 15.
However, not all the news is bad. The attacking trio of Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo will be available for this match and are expected to keep performing well. In LaLiga, Real Madrid's big three has 45 G/A (32 goals and 13 assists).
Betis vs. Real Madrid Pick
Real Madrid hasn’t won an away match in LaLiga since January 25, when they defeated Valladolid 3-0 behind a Mbappé hat-trick. Since then, they’ve recorded one draw and one loss against two teams from the lower half of the standings.
However, I believe their recent qualifications for the Champions League Round of 16 and the Copa del Rey Final will give them the boost they need — not only to break this streak, but also to stay in the fight for the Spanish league, especially since Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will soon face each other.
On the other hand, Real Betis’ solid play will surely give Carlo Ancelotti a headache, which is why I'm backing the Real Madrid moneyline and both teams to score in this game.
Betis vs. Real Madrid Pick: Real Madrid Moneyline, Both Team to Score (+170) — DraftKings
