Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid prediction, odds: 2024 UEFA Champions League picks, best bets for Feb. 20
Inter Milan's quest for a second straight appearance in the final continues when they host Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their 2023-24 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday. Inter Milan, who suffered a 1-0 loss to Manchester City in last year's final, went 3-3-0 during the group stage of this edition of the competition. Atletico Madrid, who last reached the final in 2016, also were unbeaten during group play as they recorded four victories and a pair of draws.
Kickoff from San Siro Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Inter are -135 favorites (risk $135 to win $100) in the latest Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid odds, while Los Colchoneros are +420 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +250 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Atletico Madrid vs. Inter Milan picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" 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. In 2023, he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in the Premier League for a $3,463 profit. Anyone following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has broken down Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid from every angle and just revealed his picks and UEFA Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Atletico Madrid vs. Inter Milan:
- Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid money line: Inter -135, Atletico +420, Draw +250
- Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid over/under: 2.5 goals
- Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid spread: Inter -0.5 (-130)
- IM: The Nerazzurri have lost just one of their last 26 matches across all competitions
- AM: Los Colchoneros were second in goals (17) and differential (plus-11) in UCL group play
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- Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid streaming: Paramount+
Why you should back Inter Milan
The Nerazzurri are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions and have won each of their eight contests in 2024. They have recorded back-to-back four-goal performances, both in Serie A, after netting a total of eight goals during the group stage of the Champions League. Inter Milan yielded three goals in a draw with Benfica but allowed only two over their other five group-stage games.
Argentinian striker Lautaro Martinez and Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez share the team lead with two goals apiece during UCL play. The 26-year-old Martinez is the top scorer in Serie A with 20 goals and needs one to match the career high he set in 2021-22 and equaled last season. Martinez has converted in seven of his last 12 contests across all competitions, while French forward Marcus Thuram, who is second on Inter Milan with 10 goals in Serie A, has scored in back-to-back league matches. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Atletico Madrid
Los Colchoneros actually could have Alvaro Morata on the pitch Tuesday as the veteran striker is back training with the club. The 31-year-old missed the team's 5-0 triumph over Las Palmas in La Liga play on Saturday after suffering a knee injury against Sevilla the previous weekend. Morata leads Atletico Madrid with 13 goals in league action and is tied for first on the team with five goals in the Champions League.
French forward Antoine Griezmann also has converted five times in the UCL. The 32-year-old ranks second on Los Colchoneros in La Liga with 11 goals and is tied for fourth in the league with six assists. Brazilian winger Samuel Lino has converted twice for Atletico in the Champions League and is tied for third among all players in the competition with three assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid picks
Eimer has broken down Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match from every possible angle and has locked in a pair of confident best bets. He also is offering a full breakdown of this Champions League match. He's sharing his Champions League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
