Benfica vs. Rangers odds, line, predictions: UEFA Europa League picks and best bets for Mar. 7, 2024 from soccer insider

Benfica are set to host Rangers in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 on Thursday on Paramount+. The home team is second in the Liga Portugal table and enter the Europa League competition following an early Champions League exit, and they should be plenty angry on Thursday following a devastating league loss their last time out. They host a Rangers side that is dominating the Scottish Premiership and topped Group C in tournament play. You can stream the match live on Paramount+, which you can now try free for the first seven days. 

Kickoff from Estádio da Luz in Lisbon is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest Benfica vs. Rangers odds list the Portuguese side as -180 favorites (risk $180 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Rangers listed as +450 underdogs. A draw is priced at +300 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Thursday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan, which you can now try FREE for the first week.

Paramount+ is the only place to watch every minute of every UEFA Europa League match this season. A subscription also gives you access to other sports content including Champions League, Serie A, NWSL, NFL on CBS, and countless movies and shows. You can get your first week free, so sign up right here.

Before you bet on Benfica vs. Rangers or make any other UEFA Europa League predictions, you must see what SportsLine's soccer expert Jon Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup, Eimer has been red-hot on English Premier League picks, going 57-27-4 for a profit of $3,450 for $100 bettors. Overall, he is 178-169-8 (+18.91) on soccer picks over that span. Anyone following him is WAY up.  

Eimer has taken an in-depth look at the Benfica vs. Rangers showdown and he has locked in a trio of CONFIDENT best bet while offering a full breakdown of this Europa League matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his pick and analysis before making any selections of your own. Don't forget to stream the match on Paramount+, where you can watch over 2,400 soccer matches a year.