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Denmark's 2020 European Championships got off to the worst start imaginable, but it wants to end on high note when it hosts Russia on Monday in its final Group B match. The Danes actually have a slim chance to advance despite losing both of their games. And the losses weren't the worst of it, as Denmark star Christian Eriksen went into cardiac arrest early in the opener against Finland. The game resumed later after he was stabilized, but the team was out of sorts in a 1-0 loss. An admirable 2-1 setback to Belgium followed, and the Danes need a win, a Belgium win against Finland and some help to reach the knockout stage. A win or draw and a Belgium win will put the Russians through.

Kickoff from Copenhagen's Parken Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. William Hill Sportsbook lists Denmark as the -137 favorite (risk $137 to win $100) in the latest Russia vs. Denmark odds, and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before locking in any Denmark vs. Russia picks, check out the Euro 2020 predictions and best bets from SportsLine's Martin Green.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $19,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season. He's having a great Euro 2020 as well, with his picks generating over $500 in profit for $100 bettors through Friday's action. Green has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Now, Green has taken an in-depth look at Russia vs. Denmark at Euro 2020 and locked in his best bets. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Denmark vs. Russia:

  • Russia vs. Denmark spread: Denmark -0.5 (-150)
  • Russia vs. Denmark over-under: 2.5 goals
  • Russia vs. Denmark money line: Russia +380, Denmark -137, Draw +275
  • RUS: Artem Dzyuba had 20 goals in 27 matches with Zenit St. Petersburg
  • DEN: GK Kasper Schmeichel has 30 clean sheets in 63 international matches

Why you should back Denmark 

The Danes are clearly the superior team on paper. They rank 10th in the world, 28 spots higher than Russia, and they will have an emotional crowd behind them. Missing their star player will hurt, but they will use his absence as motivation, and Denmark has plenty of players who can step up. Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite and RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen are dangerous attackers in their own right. Both have scored four times in 2021 international matches, and 22-year-old Jonas Wind should get a longer look after posting 15 goals with FC Copenhagen last season.

The central midfield is in good hands with Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Borussia Dortmund's Thomas Delaney providing a strong mix of passing and relentless defending. The defense is the strength of the team, with Andreas Christensen (Chelsea) and captain Simon Kjaer (AC Milan) a tough duo to crack on the back line. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had 17 clean sheets with FA Cup champion Leicester City last season. 

Why you should back Russia

The Russians are motivated to replicate their Euro 2008 success, when they reached the semifinals. They lost to eventual champion Spain, then failed to advance in 2012 and 2016. Russia won the inaugural four-team Euros in 1960 and has been a semifinalist four times. It is 4-1-2 in its last seven games, allowing more than one goal twice and posting two clean sheets. The Russians like to play a defensive game and try to catch teams on the counter-attack, and with Denmark pushing hard for the win on Monday, Russia should get its share of opportunities. 

The Russian offense revolves around Artem Dzyuba, an imposing forward at 6-foot-6. He has nine goals and six assists in 14 international matches in 2021 and led Zenit Saint Petersburg to the Russian Premier League title. He has 29 goals, one shy of Aleksandr Kerzhakov's all-time mark, in 54 matches for Russia. Aleksei Miranchuk scored the winner against Finland, and the 25-year-old had four goals while starting just four of his 25 appearances with Atalanta. 

How to make Denmark vs. Russia Euro 2020 picks

Green has taken an in-depth look at Russia vs. Denmark and he has two strong best bets and a complete breakdown of this crucial Group B matchup. He's only sharing those picks on SportsLine.

So who wins Russia vs. Denmark in Monday's Euro 2020 matchup? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Russia vs. Denmark, all from the European soccer expert who has generated nearly $19,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.