This isn’t the flashiest pick, but it works very well as a stabilizer in a combo bet. Al Ittihad +0.25 offers protection in a market that is leaning too heavily toward the away side, and even a draw returns half a win. We’re not asking the underdog to win outright; we’re using handicap protection to balance the risk. This kind of pick is suited to a medium stake, not to an all-in gamble.