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posted May 14, 2008 at 16:58 in Soccer Betting Trends

Avid Soccer bettors in the know have been anticipating the UEFA Cup final, and with the match set to be contested on Wednesday May 14, 2008, soccer betting is heating up at BetUS Sportsbook. So if you have not bet on this stellar European Soccer championship match between Zenit St. Petersburg and Rangers FC, then here is a breakdown, complete with BetUS Sportsbooks soccer betting lines.

UEFA Future Soccer Odds:

Zenit To Lift the Cup -165

Rangers To Lift the Cup +135

After defying all the odds to reach their first-ever European Cup championship final, Zenit St. Petersburg enters the matchup, favoured to walk away with the coveted title. This is the first time they enter as the favourites – a phenomenon imposed on them rightly so as they reach this stage on the heels of excellent performances. In fact, I have been backing the Russian side, coached by Advocaat since the knockout stages began. So, I won’t stop touting their brilliance now. Especially as they have only one last hurdle to overcome before they can claim a historic victory for their club.

Future UEFA Free Picks: Zenit St. Petersburg @ -165

Zenit St. Petersburg vs. Rangers

Neutral Venue

Manchester City stadium

Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time, Wednesday May 14, 2008

Home Team Zenit St. Petersburg

Spread: -½ +125

Moneyline: +125

Total Points: Over 2 -105

Total Team Points Over 1 -150 Under 1 +120

Draw +220

Away Team Rangers

Spread: +½ -145

Moneyline: +160

Total Points: Under 2 -115

Total Team Points Under 1 -170 Over 1 +140

Draw +220

Analysis: Both teams are tipped as underdogs in this matchup, with Zenit St. Petersburg only marginally less disadvantage at +125 on the money line. The Scottish side Rangers, tipped at +160, have more experience in European competition.

Soccer Free Picks: Zenit St.

Petersburg reaches the finale of the prestigious UEFA Cup with big wins over European soccer titans through the knockout rounds; most recently, they defeated Bayern Munich in the semi-final, when no one thought they would. There seems to be no stopping Advocaat’s squad. They have scored 29 goals in 16 matches in this competition. They are an exciting offensive team and with the cup within reach, they should come out on top in this last duel.

Moneyline Pick: Zenit St Petersburg: +125

Totals (Over/Under) Over 2 goals.

Additional UEFA Soccer Odds:

Zenit St. Petersburg Over 1½ -175

Rangers Under 1½ +155

Zenit St. Petersburg PK -160 Over 2½ +160

Rangers PK +140 Under 2½ -180

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.