⚽ Does Cape Verde Have Another Moment In Them?
With the expanded 48-team field, World Cup underdogs are getting their day in the sun.
Curacao made history Saturday.
The island nation of 150,000 became the smallest country ever to earn a World Cup point, holding Ecuador to a scoreless draw (at +975).
Does Cape Verde have more underdog magic in them?
After holding Spain scoreless earlier its opener, the island nation of 600,000 returns to action today against Uruguay looking for another shock result.
Today’s menu (Circa odds):
Group H
Spain (-1135) vs. Saudi Arabia (+2800), Noon ET (Draw +1025)
Uruguay (-245) vs. Cape Verde (+835), 6 ET (Draw +345)
Group G
Belgium (-240) vs. Iran (+695), 3 ET (Draw +375)
New Zealand (+475) vs. Egypt (-170), 9 ET (Draw +319)
Cape Verde won’t sneak up on anyone this time.
Especially not Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Alex Blowers believes Bielsa’s influence could be especially important in this matchup.
“These stoppages allow managers to deliver detailed tactical instructions to their team. When you compare Uruguay’s first and second half performances against Saudi Arabia, you can see how good Bielsa is at making in-game adjustments.”
Alex has found success with same-game parlays during the tournament and goes back to that approach here.
👉 Alex’s Cape Verde-Uruguay parlay →
Nigel Seeley was impressed by Egypt’s opening performance against Belgium (a 1-1 tie).
“Egypt was the side that caught my eye most from this group in the opening round. Their game plan against Belgium was executed brilliantly, limiting one of the tournament’s stronger teams to very few clear opportunities.”
👉 Nigel’s Egypt-New Zealand Best Bet →
👉 World Cup hub →
Curacao made history Saturday.
The island nation of 150,000 became the smallest country ever to earn a World Cup point, holding Ecuador to a scoreless draw (at +975).
Does Cape Verde have more underdog magic in them?
After holding Spain scoreless earlier its opener, the island nation of 600,000 returns to action today against Uruguay looking for another shock result.
Today’s menu (Circa odds):
Group H
Spain (-1135) vs. Saudi Arabia (+2800), Noon ET (Draw +1025)
Uruguay (-245) vs. Cape Verde (+835), 6 ET (Draw +345)
Group G
Belgium (-240) vs. Iran (+695), 3 ET (Draw +375)
New Zealand (+475) vs. Egypt (-170), 9 ET (Draw +319)
Cape Verde won’t sneak up on anyone this time.
Especially not Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Alex Blowers believes Bielsa’s influence could be especially important in this matchup.
“These stoppages allow managers to deliver detailed tactical instructions to their team. When you compare Uruguay’s first and second half performances against Saudi Arabia, you can see how good Bielsa is at making in-game adjustments.”
Alex has found success with same-game parlays during the tournament and goes back to that approach here.
👉 Alex’s Cape Verde-Uruguay parlay →
Nigel Seeley was impressed by Egypt’s opening performance against Belgium (a 1-1 tie).
“Egypt was the side that caught my eye most from this group in the opening round. Their game plan against Belgium was executed brilliantly, limiting one of the tournament’s stronger teams to very few clear opportunities.”
👉 Nigel’s Egypt-New Zealand Best Bet →
👉 World Cup hub →
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⛳ Nobody Blows A Six-Shot Lead, Right?
Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into Sunday’s final round at Shinnecock Hills and is a -230 favorite to win the U.S. Open.
History is on his side.
The largest 54-hole lead ever squandered in U.S. Open history is five shots, when Mike Brady let one get away in 1919.
If someone is going to make a run, the betting favorite is Scottie Scheffler, who begins the day tied for second at 1-under.
But Matt Youmans isn’t convinced.
“Scottie Scheffler might as well be holding a live snake in his hands instead of a putter. Scheffler has hit some spectacular shots only to miss a ridiculous number of short putts. He looks lost on the greens and it’s frustrating to watch.”
👉 Final-round predictions, odds and tee times →
History is on his side.
The largest 54-hole lead ever squandered in U.S. Open history is five shots, when Mike Brady let one get away in 1919.
If someone is going to make a run, the betting favorite is Scottie Scheffler, who begins the day tied for second at 1-under.
But Matt Youmans isn’t convinced.
“Scottie Scheffler might as well be holding a live snake in his hands instead of a putter. Scheffler has hit some spectacular shots only to miss a ridiculous number of short putts. He looks lost on the greens and it’s frustrating to watch.”
👉 Final-round predictions, odds and tee times →
⚾ Sunday Best Bets
The wind is expected to be blowing out at Wrigley, which is bad news for Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (1.8 HR/9).
But it might be good news for Over bettors, says Greg Peterson.
👉 Greg’s Sunday Best Bets →
Adam Burke will also have analysis of Sunday night’s Mets-Phillies matchup later this morning.
👉 More MLB betting analysis →
👉 MLB player prop projections →
But it might be good news for Over bettors, says Greg Peterson.
👉 Greg’s Sunday Best Bets →
Adam Burke will also have analysis of Sunday night’s Mets-Phillies matchup later this morning.
👉 More MLB betting analysis →
👉 MLB player prop projections →
🏁 Hitting The Road
NASCAR takes to the streets of Naval Base Coronado near San Diego today.
Road-course specialist Shane Van Gisbergen sits atop Steve Makinen’s final race simulation.
Makinen’s Top 5 personal picks:
1. Van Gisbergen
2. Kyle Larson
3. Ryan Blaney
4. Ty Gibbs
5. Connor Zilisch
Underdogs to consider:
Zilisch, Gibbs, Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland.
Favorites to fade:
Joey Logano, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott.
👉 Makinen’s race simulation →
👉 Full NASCAR coverage →
Road-course specialist Shane Van Gisbergen sits atop Steve Makinen’s final race simulation.
Makinen’s Top 5 personal picks:
1. Van Gisbergen
2. Kyle Larson
3. Ryan Blaney
4. Ty Gibbs
5. Connor Zilisch
Underdogs to consider:
Zilisch, Gibbs, Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland.
Favorites to fade:
Joey Logano, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace and Chase Elliott.
👉 Makinen’s race simulation →
👉 Full NASCAR coverage →
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