Champions League Best Bets: Picks, Odds & Predictions for Thursday, Sept. 19

UEFA Champions League matchday 2 kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19, with a huge slate of games across the continent. Here are the best bets for Thursday's action:

Zenit St. Petersburg vs. Chelsea

Zenit St. Petersburg is coming off a 2-1 win over Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League, while Chelsea is coming off a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League. Zenit is unbeaten in its last six matches in all competitions, while Chelsea has won just one of its last five matches. Chelsea is the favorite in this match, but Zenit is a dangerous team at home. The Russian side has won its last three home matches in the Champions League. Pick: Zenit St. Petersburg +1.5 (+120)

AC Milan vs. Dinamo Zagreb

AC Milan is coming off a 2-0 win over Bologna in Serie A, while Dinamo Zagreb is coming off a 4-0 win over Lokomotiva Zagreb in the Croatian First Football League. Milan is unbeaten in its last four matches in all competitions, while Dinamo Zagreb has won its last five matches in all competitions. Milan is the favorite in this match, but Dinamo Zagreb is a dangerous team on the road. The Croatian side has won its last two away matches in the Champions League. Pick: AC Milan -1.5 (-150)

Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City is coming off a 4-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League, while Borussia Dortmund is coming off a 3-0 win over 1899 Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. Manchester City is the favorite in this match, and for good reason. The English side is one of the best teams in the world and has won its last four matches in all competitions. Borussia Dortmund is a good team, but they are outmatched in this match. The German side has lost its last two matches against Manchester City, and they are unlikely to get a result at the Etihad Stadium. **Pick: Manchester City -2.5 (+150)**