Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lens odds, picks and predictions
Paris Saint-Germain (0 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Lens (0-1-1) to Parc des Princes Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Paris Saint-Germain odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
PSG has struggled to start the 2023-24 season. They drew Lorient at home 0-0 Aug. 12 to commence the season and then drew Toulouse on the road 1-1 on Aug. 19. PSG had 8 or more shots than its opponent in both games. F Ousmane Dembélé and F Kylian Mbappe are PSG’s notable attacking players — both came off the bench in its last match.
Lens lost 3-1 to Manchester United in its last preseason tune-up. It opened the Ligue 1 season with a 3-2 road loss to Brest Aug. 13. It was 2-2 until an 82nd-minute red card was awarded to Lens — with Brest scoring on the ensuing penalty kick. As a matter of fact, Brest scored 2 of 3 via penalty kicks. Lens followed by drawing Rennes 1-1 at home Sunday.
Brest (2-0-0) and Rennes (1-1-0) sit among the top three in the league. Lens lost its top forward, Loïs Openda, from last season — he is now with RB Leipzig in Bundesliga. D Deiver Machado has a team-high 2 goals so far this season.
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Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lens odds
BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline:
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +115)
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Lens picks and predictions
Prediction
Paris Saint-Germain 2, Lens 0
BET PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (-175).
While the juice is there and this is just within my personal betting standards (usually would not straight bet anything over -180), it does have good value. PSG has drawn two straight games but has dominated its opponent, ending with 16 shots against Toulouse and 20 against Lorient.
PSG’s opponents have just 2 shots on goal throughout those matches. It has a strong defense and elite attackers, who should start to get more comfortable with the several new faces PSG has.
The loss of Openda to RB Leipzig was huge for Lens, a team that finished second in the league last season. Its offense will take a step back. It has allowed 3 penalty kicks through 2 matches and may struggle with the speed of PSG.
TAK PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (-175).
LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+115).
PSG has gone Under this total in its first 2 games, and its defense has looked rock solid throughout. Lens should be able to clean up its backline. It has allowed just 1 non-penalty goal throughout its 2 matches.
Without Openda, Lens’ scoring hasn’t been consistent — no one has stepped up yet. Against one of the best defenses in the league, expect Lens to struggle to find opportunities. Plus, PSG has scored just 1 goal in 2 matches.
TAKE UNDER 2.5 (+115).
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