The Champions League has a new look this season, with games being played on a Thursday for the first time. There is a six-game slate on Thursday, but I will be focused on the marquee matchup of the day as Arsenal travel to face last year’s Europa League winners Atalanta. Below is my favorite bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Thursday’s match.
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Bukayo Saka Anytime Goalscorer (+200)
Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s main man, and I like him to kick off the new Champions League campaign with a goal. He had a terrific record in last year’s competition, scoring four and assisting four in nine games. He already has five goal contributions in his first four Premier League games, but only one of those was a goal. At 2/1 odds, I like Saka to score for Arsenal, and ultimately I think he will lead them to a win. He usually shows up in big games for the Gunners, and what better time to do it than your opening fixture of a new Champions League campaign? If you wanted to play it safe and just take Arsenal to win at (-130), I think that is also a great play for Thursday’s slate.
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