<\/strong><\/p>\n Match Time 02:45PM Eastern Time Tuesday September 16, 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n Chelsea FC<\/strong> Girondins de Bordeaux <\/strong> Soccer Betting Analysis:<\/strong> Girondins de Bordeaux (+1400) With a tempting bait like the underdog odds set on Girondins de Bordeaux a soccer bettor cannot help but pause and consider a wager. The question is whether they are worth the bet, as there is no sense in backing a no-hoper. On the domestic front, Bordeaux got off to a mixed start. They are 2-2-1 (win-loss-draw) for the season thus far. Somehow, they are still in contention and expected to challenge for the title in France. Twinkle-toed Argentinean Fernando Cavenaghi is a dangerous attacker and coupled with Yoan Gourcuff in the midfield, they will try to exploit Chelsea\u2019s attacking formation and profit on the counterattack.<\/p>\n Soccer Betting Verdict: Chelsea is in convincing form. Confidence is high from domestic successes, especially in defeating Manchester United last weekend. They are on fire and I expect they will take this momentum into their Champions League opener. Bordeaux has posted mixed results and their away form is circumspect.<\/p>\n
\nSpread -1\u00bd -115
\nMoney Line -400
\nTotal 2\u00bd O Ev U -120
\nTeam Total 2 O -115 U -115
\nDraw +400<\/p>\n
\nSpread +1\u00bd -105
\nMoney Line +1400
\nTotal 2\u00bd O Ev U -120
\nTeam Total \u00bd O +120 U -150
\nDraw +400<\/p>\n
\nChelsea (-400) \u2013 The English side had a memorable season last year and they are well on their way to another one. Topping England\u2019s table, Chelsea remains undefeated on the domestic front. They won their opening match against Portsmouth with a convincing 4:0 drumming. They followed with a 1:0 triumph against Wigan and drew Tottenham 1:1 a week later. This Saturday, Chelsea avenged their crushing disappointment in Moscow by beating Manchester United in a rematch of their Champions League final 3:1. Confidence is high and Chelsea will be anxious to continue their successful run. Coach Scolari has taken over the club; in his brilliance a lot of the club\u2019s hopes rest.<\/p>\nSoccer Free Picks: Chelsea has home patch edge at -400 odds on the money line they are the better play \u2013 albeit not in terms of huge payouts. I do not see Bordeaux winning this match but the visitors would be lucky to get a point with a draw. The Draw offers good value at +400 odds and is not an entirely unlikely result. Finally, the contention is that this will be low scoring game so taking the under 2.5 goals at -120.<\/h3>\n