The league phase of the Champions League concludes on Wednesday as Monaco hosts Juventus.
Juventus are +120 favorites to win, while a draw is available at +245. Fancy a Monaco upset? They are +230 on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Monaco vs. Juventus Prediction, Pick
For this bet to hit, we need Monaco to win. If the game ends in a draw, the bet will void. Regardless of the result, both of these teams will likely end up in the playoff round with a chance to get into the Round of 16. However, there is a possibility that Juventus can climb into the top eight, and there is a chance that Monaco could slip out of the top 24 altogether.
At the moment, Juventus sit in 15th position with 12 points, only a single point behind PSG all the way in sixth. If they win and get help, the Italian giants could qualify for the Round of 16 automatically.
Things are a little more complicated for Monaco. They are in 21st position on nine points. The French side cannot qualify for the top eight, so forget about that, but they can be eliminated. Monaco are only a point ahead of the 24th-placed team, so a loss in this one would put them in jeopardy of missing out. It is possible that a loss and other results going their way could still see them qualify for the playoff round.
There are so many moving parts on Wednesday that both teams just have to focus on themselves. A win for Juventus gives them a chance at the top eight, while a win for Monaco guarantees a spot in the playoff round. Both teams are motivated to win, but who will come out with the result? I like Monaco to get a positive result here because they have been more than solid at home so far. In their three home games, they have drawn 2-2 with Man City, drawn 0-0 with Tottenham and beat Galatasaray 1-0.
The French side have been rock solid at home, and long may that continue.
