⚽ The Other Games Matter More
The USA-Turkey match is today’s headliner because, well, it’s the USA.
It also is the least meaningful match on World Cup Day 15.
The Americans have already clinched first place in Group D. Turkey has already been eliminated.
The real drama is everywhere else.
Today’s menu (Circa odds):
Group E (4 p.m. ET)
Curaçao (+1850) vs. Ivory Coast (-690) (Draw +755)
Ecuador (+275) vs. Germany (-115) (Draw +310)
Motivation: Germany (6 points) has already clinched first. Ivory Coast (3) advances with a win or draw. Ecuador (1) and Curaçao (1) need victories.
Nigel Seeley, safely back in the UK until the quarterfinals, likes the Total in Germany-Ecuador.
“When Under 2.5 goals is priced up at plus money for a game involving one of the most talked about defenses pre-tournament and a side who, for now, know it is job done, I must get involved.”
👉 Nigel’s Germany-Ecuador Best Bet →
Group F (7 p.m. ET)
Japan (-115) vs. Sweden (+350) (Draw +250)
Tunisia (+2500) vs. Netherlands (-1000) (Draw +950)
Motivation: Netherlands (4 points) and Japan (4) are all but through. Sweden (3) could still advance with a loss but needs to protect its goal difference. Tunisia (1) is out.
Alex Blowers expects the Dutch to finish the job.
“Back the Netherlands to run riot and heap more misery on a Tunisia side who can’t wait to board their flight home.”
👉 Alex’s Day 15 World Cup plays →
Group D (10 p.m. ET)
Turkey (+252) vs. USA (-107) (Draw +315)
Paraguay (+182) vs. Australia (+308) (Draw +125)
Motivation: USA (6 points) is through as Group D champion. Turkey (0) is out. Australia (3) and Paraguay (3) both have a path to advance — which helps explain why the draw is the betting favorite.
Luke DiVasta still sees value in the USA-Turkey match.
“I believe this match will be open, free-flowing, and could get a little wild offensively. Turkey purely has pride to play for — they cannot go scoreless at this World Cup.”
👉 Luke’s USA-Turkey play →
Wednesday Postscript:
Qualified:
Group A: Mexico, South Africa
Group B: Switzerland, Canada
Group C: Brazil, Morocco
Still alive: South Korea, Bosnia and Scotland are on the bubble for the eight third-place openings.
👉 World Cup hub →
It also is the least meaningful match on World Cup Day 15.
The Americans have already clinched first place in Group D. Turkey has already been eliminated.
The real drama is everywhere else.
Today’s menu (Circa odds):
Group E (4 p.m. ET)
Curaçao (+1850) vs. Ivory Coast (-690) (Draw +755)
Ecuador (+275) vs. Germany (-115) (Draw +310)
Motivation: Germany (6 points) has already clinched first. Ivory Coast (3) advances with a win or draw. Ecuador (1) and Curaçao (1) need victories.
Nigel Seeley, safely back in the UK until the quarterfinals, likes the Total in Germany-Ecuador.
“When Under 2.5 goals is priced up at plus money for a game involving one of the most talked about defenses pre-tournament and a side who, for now, know it is job done, I must get involved.”
👉 Nigel’s Germany-Ecuador Best Bet →
Group F (7 p.m. ET)
Japan (-115) vs. Sweden (+350) (Draw +250)
Tunisia (+2500) vs. Netherlands (-1000) (Draw +950)
Motivation: Netherlands (4 points) and Japan (4) are all but through. Sweden (3) could still advance with a loss but needs to protect its goal difference. Tunisia (1) is out.
Alex Blowers expects the Dutch to finish the job.
“Back the Netherlands to run riot and heap more misery on a Tunisia side who can’t wait to board their flight home.”
👉 Alex’s Day 15 World Cup plays →
Group D (10 p.m. ET)
Turkey (+252) vs. USA (-107) (Draw +315)
Paraguay (+182) vs. Australia (+308) (Draw +125)
Motivation: USA (6 points) is through as Group D champion. Turkey (0) is out. Australia (3) and Paraguay (3) both have a path to advance — which helps explain why the draw is the betting favorite.
Luke DiVasta still sees value in the USA-Turkey match.
“I believe this match will be open, free-flowing, and could get a little wild offensively. Turkey purely has pride to play for — they cannot go scoreless at this World Cup.”
👉 Luke’s USA-Turkey play →
Wednesday Postscript:
Qualified:
Group A: Mexico, South Africa
Group B: Switzerland, Canada
Group C: Brazil, Morocco
Still alive: South Korea, Bosnia and Scotland are on the bubble for the eight third-place openings.
👉 World Cup hub →
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The Bengals received the opposite treatment.
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After Wednesday’s doubleheader, bullpen depth could play a major role in Cubs-Mets.
Greg Peterson believes New York has the pitching edge with Freddy Peralta and projects fewer runs than the betting market.
Greg’s Best Bets:
Mets Moneyline (-115)
Under 8.5 Runs
Greg’s projected total: 7.8
👉 Greg’s Thursday Best Bets →
ICYMI: The Cubs swept the doubleheader as Dansby Swanson had 11 RBIs for the day and the Mets committed six errors in the nightcap.
👉 More MLB betting analysis →
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Greg Peterson believes New York has the pitching edge with Freddy Peralta and projects fewer runs than the betting market.
Greg’s Best Bets:
Mets Moneyline (-115)
Under 8.5 Runs
Greg’s projected total: 7.8
👉 Greg’s Thursday Best Bets →
ICYMI: The Cubs swept the doubleheader as Dansby Swanson had 11 RBIs for the day and the Mets committed six errors in the nightcap.
👉 More MLB betting analysis →
👉 MLB player prop projections →
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