The 2024-25 LaLiga season kicks off on Thursday when Athletic Club and Getafe square off at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain. Athletic are coming off a season in which they finished fifth in the LaLiga standings and won the Copa del Rey. Meanwhile, manager José Bordalás and Getafe finished 12th in the LaLiga table last season.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Athletic are the -195 favorites in the latest Athletic Club vs. Getafe odds, with the Geta Azulones the +650 underdogs. A draw is priced at +270, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.) 

Before you lock in your Getafe vs. Athletic Club picks or LaLiga predictions, you must see what soccer bettor Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.

Eimer knows that Los Leones have one of the most dynamic players in LaLiga in Nico Williams. The 22-year-old Williams ranked second in the league last season in assists with 11 while also adding five goals. This summer he was one of the stars of Euro 2024, helping Spain lift the trophy with two goals and an assist in the monthlong tournament.

But Eimer also has taken into account that the Geta Azulones will face an Athletic side that will be missing its top goalkeeper. Unai Simon is set to miss about four months after having surgery on his wrist to address a ligament tear. The absence of the 27-year-old Simon is a big blow to Athletic as he played in 36 matches last season. He also has been Spain's No. 1 goalkeeper in the last two major tournaments, including Euro 2024, where he helped the team lift the trophy.

For Thursday, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Athletic vs. Getafe and locked in his picks. We can tell you that he is leaning Over 2.5 goals, but he has two other best bets, including one that would pay plus-money. He also has a full breakdown of this match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own. 

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