UCL Sharp Betting: Heavy Money Rolling on Real Madrid and Man City
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Most Bet Teams (Handle): Sharp Money Flooding Real Madrid and Man City
While ticket count shows what the general public is doing, the Handle (total dollars wagered) often reveals where the “sharp" or professional money is moving. Today, that money at BetMGM is concentrated on Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
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Most Bet Teams to Win (By Handle)
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Real Madrid (-120)
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Chelsea (+100)
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Inter Milan (+138)
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Manchester City (-375)
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Atletico Madrid (-325)
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Real Madrid (-120): Large-scale wagers are following the talent, betting that Mbappe and Vinícius Júnior will be too much for a Benfica side currently in the elimination positions.
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Chelsea (+100): Sharp bettors are capitalizing on Chelsea’s 94.5% passing accuracy—the highest in their UCL history—expecting their technical control to overcome a Napoli side sitting in 25th.
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Inter Milan (+138): The handle favors Inter due to their superior defensive record. While Dortmund has scored 19 goals, they have conceded 15, a vulnerability the sharps believe Inter’s tactical experience will exploit.
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Manchester City (-375): Despite recent domestic struggles, heavy money is backing Pep Guardiola’s side to secure a top-eight finish against Galatasaray. Sharps are betting on Erling Haaland to break his recent drought on the European stage.
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Atletico Madrid (-325): The handle suggests a high-confidence play on Diego Simeone’s side. Atletico has won 12 of their last 13 UCL home matches, making them a bankable option for heavy-hitting bettors.
