Italy : Venice vs Torino : 12:30pm
Torino @ 2.15 ( 2 units )
Italian soccer has fallen off the past 8 to 10 years , as many top players go the way of England , Spain and Germany. Part of the decline was due to a lack of finances by ownership and the unveiling of several match fixing allegations. Venice are newly promoted to Serie A and began their campaign with a 3 - 1 loss at Lazio , then a draw less result at Fiorentina. The result at Fiorentina was a bit tainted as Fiorentina rested Midfielder Ikone and gave Forward Sottil a 23 minute run , in addition to resting others ahead of a huge Ch League clash 3 days later. Torino have bolstered their side both in funding and player movement. The 2 results to start the season , a 2 - 2 draw at AC Milan and a home win over Atalanta ( 2 - 1 ). It is a very hot 32c / 90f in Venice at kickoff , so I will back the superior midfield to wear out Venice and have them chasing shadows.
Italy A : Inter Milan vs Atalanta : 2:45pm
Over 2.5 @ 1.70 ( 3 units )
The line on Inter Milan has been bet down as the injury list for Atalanta continues to grow. The hardest hit position is the back 4 for Atalanta as Kalasinac , Scalvini , Toloi all miss out again today. Without key midfielder Zanioli and forward Scamacca , they are a shadow of their best team. Since Serie A is an offensive league , with 11 of 20 teams going Over the 2.5 for the 23/24 season , I expect the trend to continue.