Puebla vs. Santos Laguna odds, prediction, line, start time: 2023 Liga MX picks, best bets for Friday, July 7
On Friday, Puebla takes on Santos Laguna in a Liga MX match that projects to include fireworks. Both teams play with an entertaining style, and both are looking to improve their standing after middling results in Liga MX Clausura. The match is set for Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, Mexico, with plenty of excitement to follow.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Puebla as the +155 favorites (risk $100 to win $155) in its latest Puebla vs. Santos Laguna odds. Santos Laguna are the +160 underdogs, a draw is priced at +250, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Santos Laguna vs. Puebla picks or Liga MX predictions, be sure to check out what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer is saying.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 156-130-7 on all soccer picks since the 2022 World Cup, returning more than 34 units for his followers. Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Puebla vs. Santos Laguna and just locked in his picks and Liga MX predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Puebla vs. Santos Laguna:
- Puebla vs. Santos Laguna money line: Puebla +155, Santos Laguna +160, Draw +250
- Puebla vs. Santos Laguna spread: PUE -0.5 (+140)
- Puebla vs. Santos Laguna over/under: 2.5 goals
- Puebla vs. Santos Laguna picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Puebla
Puebla began its 2023 Liga MX Apertura season with a 1-1 draw against 2023 Clausura champion Tigres UANL. It was a notably impressive effort from La Franja, especially coming off a season in which Puebla suffered nine defeats in only 17 games. Puebla is also playing at home, with advantages through that lens.
Puebla won its last match against Santos Laguna at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, and Santos has only one win in the last 10 matches on the road. In those 10 games, the club has only 13 goals, and Santos has defensive issues dating back to last season. In fact, the club allowed the second-most goals (37) in Clausura action. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Santos Laguna
Santos Laguna suffered a loss in its first match, though the underlying numbers were strong. The club had the advantage in possession and shots on goal, leading to relative optimism for the future. Santos was also much better in Apertura last season than Clausura, including a third-placed finish and 33 points in that stage.
The club has intriguing talent, and Santos is facing a Puebla side that can be vulnerable on defense. Puebla allowed the third-most goals (32) in Clausura, giving up at least one goal in 12 consecutive games. Santos also projects to be aggressive and desperate to pick up the first points of the season. See which team to pick here.
How to make Santos Laguna vs. Puebla picks
Eimer has taken an intensive look at the Puebla vs. Santos Laguna matchup from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total, and he has locked in a pair of best bets, both of which offer plus-money payouts. He's only sharing his picks and Liga MX analysis on SportsLine.
