Belarusian Premier League weekend betting preview

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The 30th season of the Belarusian Premier League is continuing as scheduled.

The league is enjoying a prolonged spell in the spotlight, filling a deep void for soccer fans and sports bettors around the globe. For as long as they keep playing the games, we'll show our appreciation by betting on them.

Energetik-BGU (+250) at Torpedo BelAZ (+105), Draw (+250)

Energetik-BGU are sitting pretty atop the table as the Premier League's in-form side, with three wins from three matches, but there's more than meets the eye. They were thoroughly outplayed in their lone away match at division newcomers Rukh Brest and were fortunate to have walked away with a point, let alone three.

A trip to Stadyen Tarpeda in Zhodzina represents a significant step up in class and a much tougher away test. Torpedo are in good form themselves, losing for the first time last weekend to Dinamo Minsk on the road. Back home against the league leaders, this is a statement game for the hosts and quite possibly a reality check for the visitors, who aren't anything more than a mid-table team despite what the current standings suggest.

Pick: Torpedo BelAZ (+105)

Shakhtyor (-167) at Smolevichi-STI (+500), Draw (+270)

Upon returning to the Premier League this season, Smolevichi-STI earned a shock point against the defending champion Dinamo Brest in their opening match but have failed to find the back of the net since in a pair of 1-0 defeats. They've been able to close the door defensively, but offensive creativity has been in short supply.

Shakhtyor have had a similar issue, conceding just once through three games but being held goalless twice themselves. The hosts should look to clog things up to make life difficult on an established Shakhtyor side in the hopes of earning a draw. It will make for a dreary contest, with goals in short supply.

Pick: Under 2.5, 2 (-120)

Isloch (+425) at Dinamo Brest (-150), Draw (+260)

Dinamo Brest's title defense has not gotten off to the best start, with just one win from their first three matches, and none from their two home fixtures. They've scored in all three of their games, but have been far less convincing defensively.

Isloch started the season strong but their defense collapsed in a 3-2 loss last week and the timing couldn't have been worse ahead of a trip to Brest, which is their first away match of the campaign. This feels like a get-right spot for the defending champions, and given the attacking strength and defensive inefficiencies we've seen thus far, both teams should find the back of the net, which would put this comfortably over the total. The last three league meetings between these sides at Stadyen DASK Brestski have produced 15 goals in total.

Pick: Over 2.5 (+100)

Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.