Rayo Vallecano at Athletic Bilbao
(La Liga) (VCNO) vs. (ATH),
Point Spread: -0.50 | -130.00 (ATH) (Home)
Result: Win
Lots of frustration the past two matches for Athletic which has wound up nil-nil in both. Especially grating was the Thursday Europa League match at Glasgow when Rangers somehow held out for the draw with help of a spot-kick save on Alex Berenguer by Liam Kelly in the 82nd minute. With more than 71% of the possession and a 19-4 edge in shots, Athletic is right to be frustrated, just as it was last weekend by Villarreal, but in this dress rehearsal at San Mames for the Rangers rematch expect a fully focused effort. Note that Rayo is off of a 4-0 home drubbing courtesy Espanyol, while losing the home match vs. Athletic back on December 1 thanks to a pair of Olhan Sancet goals In the 65th and 78th minutes. Play Athletic Bilbao on Money Line.