LIGA MX APERTURA 2021 WEEK 3 GAME LINES AND PICKS
The unpredictable nature of Liga MX was on full display again last round, and I predict it will continue as teams start getting players that were away at the Gold Cup back into their ranks. With that being said, let’s take a look at this week’s games and picks.
THE GAME LINES
Game lines are accurate as of 8/3/21 at noon on Draftkings.
THE PICKS
QUERETARO VS LEON
Los Gallos have only obtained one point from six possible, while La Fiera bounced back after getting crushed by los Tuzos. I’m visiting Leon @+105.
MAZATLAN VS MONTERREY
Mazatlán has surprised many with their red hot start, knocking off defending champions Cruz Azul and Pachuca. La Pandilla got their first win of the season, defeating a struggling UNAM squad. Monterrey has defeated Mazatlán in their previous two meetings, they’ll make it 3-0 this week. Give me Los Rayados @-135.
NECAXA VS CRUZ AZUL
Necaxa has received five goals in two matches and has only scored one in both defeats. Cruz Azul is slowly shaking off the champion’s rust and is playing better futbol. Give me the defending champs @-105.
CHIVAS VS JUAREZ
I’ve given too much credit to El Tuca’s new project and have been burned twice. While Juarez is a better team than last season, they have a ways to go. Chivas showed signs of life beating last season’s Darkhorse away at Puebla. I’m still not convinced with either team, I’ll take the draw@+250.
PUEBLA VS AMERICA
Puebla took a shocking L at home against Chivas last week, while Las Aguilas beat their little brother at home. Puebla will be out for blood, but I don’t see America losing at home. Give me America @-145.
TIGRES VS SANTOS
Tigres is coming off a 3-1 loss to Los Diablos, giving up two late goals after playing the last 25 minutes of the game with 10 men. Santos couldn’t get revenge from last season’s Finals loss drawing with Cruz Azul. While Santos is playing better futbol than Tigres, El Volcan is the great equalizer. Give me UANL @+105.
UNAM VS SAN LUIS
Pumas have not tasted victory in their last six games, going back to last season and a friendly against Everton. San Luis couldn’t beat Gallos at home last week after shocking Chivas in week one. I’m going with Universidad breaking its winless streak at home, give me Pumas @-115.
PACHUCA VS ATLAS
Atlas got their first W of the season beating Juarez last week. Los Tuzos were stunned in their visit to Mazatlan last week after pummeling Leon in their first match. I’m going with my heart here instead of the stats here, I’ll take La Academia @+235.
UPSET OF THE WEEK
For my upset of the week I’m taking Toluca away at Xolos. Toluca are averaging three goals a game and one against in their first two matches. I look for Los Diablos to continue this against a winless Xolos team. Toluca @+240.
MY PARLAY
For my parlay this week, I’m going with Los Diablos, UNAM, and Leon. These three picks will give me a money line of +1203. With our $100 wager, the payout would be $1303.08.
As Always Good Luck, And Good Betting!
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