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Man U vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Man U vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Man U (1 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) welcomes Liverpool (2-0-0) to Old Trafford Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Man U vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Man U has historically been one of the EPL’s most recognizable names, but it has struggled over the last few seasons. United kicked off their season with a 1-0 win over Fulham but lost 2-1 on the road to Brighton, ending with 0.7 fewer expected goals in their 2nd match. United has tallied 2 and allowed 2 in 2 matches. Man U’s offense is driven mainly by the play of M Casemiro, 1 of 4 players to have logged all 180 minutes for United.

Liverpool finished 3rd in the EPL last season (United 8th) and has gotten off to a quick start. The Reds beat Ipswich Town 2-0 on the road to start the season then took down Brentford 2-0 at home. Liverpool has had 2.6 expected goals and has allowed 0.5 expected goals in both games. It is led by F Mohamed Salah, who has netted 2 goals and has an assist through 2 matches.

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Man U vs. Liverpool odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Man U +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Liverpool -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +118 | U: -142)

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Man U vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 2, Man U 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-120).

United has a slew of new talent on their roster, and meshing those with a group of veterans takes time. That group of veterans didn’t produce last season as United didn’t met expectations. They lost 2 of 3 at home to teams that finished in the top 3. To commence this season, they already had a tough loss to Brighton.

Liverpool has consistency with players like Salah and D Virgil van Djik. The Reds have been dominant in both their 1st 2 games and should be expected to continue that Sunday. They won 9 of 19 road games last season.

Take LIVERPOOL (-120).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATIVE UNDER 2.5 (+168).

Liverpool’s defense has been too good to assume there will be numerous goals in this battle. It has won both of its games 2-0, having yet to allow a goal. Having allowed just 1.0 expected goals is impressive as well.

Man U has given up a goal per game as well, but it has a competent backline led by England D Harry Maguire. United’s offense hasn’t been potent either, scoring just 1.00 per game. Considering the value here, back ALTERNATIVE UNDER 2.5 (+168).

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Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Arsenal (2 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Brighton (2-0-0) to Emirates Stadium Saturday for a clash of 2 top-3 sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET (USA Network). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Arsenal vs. Brighton odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal is off to a hot start, having finished 2nd in the league last season. It has a 2-0 win at Aston Villa and a 2-0 victory at home over the Wolves. Four players have scored a goal for Arsenal. M Bukayo Saka is the player to watch, having a goal and 2 assists in the 2 matches. Arsenal was a strong side at home a season ago, ending the year 15-2-2 in 19 home matches.

Brighton has started off the season with a few impressive wins as well. It took down Everton 3-0 on the road, ending with 0.9 more expected goals, and then beat Manchester United at home 2-1, finishing with 0.7 more expected goals. In a match Tuesday in the EFL Cup, it beat Crawley Town 4-0. F Danny Welbeck has been the main attacking option, having netted a team-high 2 goals.

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Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:47 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Arsenal -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Brighton +680 (bet $100 to win $680) | Draw +450 (bet $100 to win $450)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -200 | U: +147)

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Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion picks and predictions

Prediction

Arsenal 1, Brighton 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Arsenal was a strong side at home last season, winning 15 of 19 matches. It should come out on top. While Brighton has started hot, it hasn’t had a difficult road match, throttling Everton, a team expected to finish at the bottom of the table, in its lone road game.

Brighton was just 4-6-9 on the road last season and finished 11th on the EPL table. It lost a combined 5-0 in its 2 matches against Arsenal last season. Expect history to repeat itself but pass on Arsenal as a -270 favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+147).

The game at Emirates Stadium last season resulted in a 2-0 Arsenal victory. The season before that the game ended with just 2.6 expected goals.

Arsenal has gone Under this total in both of its games this season with each resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Gunners. Arsenal has had a combined 2.1 expected goals, so its offense has underperformed despite having scored 4 goals.

Brighton has allowed 1 goal through 2 matches. Its opponents have had 1.9 expected goals as well. While Brighton’s offense has erupted so far, its defense has been strong as well. With that mind, expect fewer goals and back UNDER 2.5 (+147).

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Inter Miami (16 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses) welcome FC Cincinnati (15-3-7) to Chase Stadium Saturday for a clash of top-tier Eastern Conference sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Having been knocked out in the Leagues Cup in the Round of 16, Inter Miami hasn’t been on the pitch since Aug. 13 and hasn’t played an MLS match since July 20. While momentum might not still be there, Miami has won 6 of its last 7 MLS matches and has won 3 straight at home. It is 8-3-2 this season at home. Inter is led by a combination of F Luis Suarez and F Lionel Messi, both of which have 12 goals on the season.

Inter sits atop the Eastern Conference with FC Cincinnati 2nd. FCC trails by 5 points. Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games, 2 of which were at home. Its last win was a 6-1 thrashing of Miami at home. FCC has been far better on the road than at home this season, having a 9-1-2 road record. In recent weeks, FCC has had numerous defender injuries and has a struggling backline. It is led by reigning MLS MVP Luciano Acosta, who has 11 goals and 15 assists in 24 matches.

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Inter Miami -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +132 | U: -162)

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, FC Cincinnati 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (-105).

Inter Miami has been on a roll and should be at full strength entering this match. Miami has one of the most technically gifted sides in the entire league and should be able to tear about a thin FC Cincinnati backline.

Miami has scored 2 or more goals in 7 of its last 8 games while Cincinnati has tallied just 2 goals in its last 3. FCC has lost 5 of its last 10 games, which is shocking for a side that won the Supporters Shield last season.

Also, Miami took a 6-1 beatdown to FCC in early July. With Messi expected to be back, the home side should have fond memories of that match. Miami has been strong at home, and it should continue that trend.

Take INTER MIAMI (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+132).

Both these teams like to score, and neither likes to defend much. FCC has averaged 1.76 goals per game while allowing 1.32 per game. They have gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 5.

Miami is a similar story. It has gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 9, scoring at least 2 in all but 1 of those matches. Inter has allowed a goal in 10 straight matches as well. It is averaging 2.24 goals per game while allowing 1.56 per game.

Inter has a league-high 56 goals while allowing 39, the second most among any top 9 (those that make the playoffs or play-in game) Eastern Conference team. Expect a shootout Saturday and back OVER 3.5 (+132).

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Chelsea welcomes Manchester City to Stamford Bridge for the 1st of their 2 matchups this season. Kickoff in both team’s season-opening battle is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (NBC / Fubo / Telemundo). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Chelsea has a loaded roster that will look to improve upon its finish last season. It was 11-4-4 at home last season and finished 6th in the EPL, averaging 1.66 points per game. It drew City 4-4 at home and 1-1 on the road in 2023. Chelsea will be returning many key players like leading scorer F Cole Palmer, who netted 22 goals and tallied 11 assists in 33 matches.

Manchester City, which won the EPL last season, will be returning most of its key starters. City is led by M Kevin De Bruyne in the middle of the pitch but has F Erling Haaland and F Phil Foden leading the attack up top. The latter 2 respectively scored 27 and 19 goals. City averaged 2.39 points per game and finished with a 14-2-3 road record.

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Chelsea +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Manchester City -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +290
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -170)

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Chelsea vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Chelsea 1, Manchester City 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+290).

Many of City’s key players are getting older. De Bruyne is 33, and D Kyle Walker is 34. They could struggle to find their footing coming out of the gate. The high-end talent is still there to be the favorite to win the EPL this season, but Chelsea should have an improved roster and has several key players on the rise.

Also, a season ago, City struggled with Chelsea, having as many expected goals in the 4-4 match at Stamford Bridge. City and Chelsea tied 2 of the 3. The lone non-draw match was a 1-0 City win in the FA Cup semifinal. Considering those close those were and where this match, expect a close battle, and for this value, take DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+145).

Two of the 3 games a season ago between these 2 teams went Under this total. On top of that, City had the 2nd-best defense in the league a season ago, allowing just 34 goals.

Chelsea allowed 63 goals last season but did bring in F Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham to bulk its center-defending depth. Given that addition and City’s strength a season ago, take UNDER 2.5 (+145).

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Women’s soccer gold medal match: Brazil vs. USWNT odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Brazil vs. USWNT odds and lines, with expert Olympics women’s soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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The USWNT and Brazil face off in the gold medal match Saturday at Parc des Princes in Paris. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. ET (NBC / Telemundo / Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Brazil odds, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

The USWNT crushed the group stage, beating Zambia 3-0, Germany 4-1 and Australia 2-1. In the knockout rounds, the U.S. needed extra time in both wins, defeating Japan 1-0 in a quarterfinal and Germany 1-0 in a semifinal match. F Trinity Rodman scored the winner vs. Japan in the 105th minute, while F Sophia Smith netted the winning goal vs. Germany in the 95th minute. The USWNT has had over 55% of possession in both of its knockout stage matches.

The Brazilians struggled immensely in the group stage. They defeated Nigeria 1-0 to kick off their Olympics action but then lost 2-1 to Japan and 2-0 to Spain. Brazil turned it around in the knockout stage, though, taking down France 1-0 in a quarterfinal and beating Spain in a rematch 4-2 in a semifinal. Despite having 9 fewer shots and 3 fewer shots on frame, Brazil still advanced by Spain, the top-ranked team in the world per FIFA World Rankings.

The USWNT is No. 5; Brazil is No. 9.

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Brazil vs. USWNT odds

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Moneyline: USWNT -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Brazil +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Draw +230
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +131 | U: -176)

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Brazil vs. USWNT picks and predictions

Prediction

USWNT 2, Brazil 1

Moneyline (ML)

TAKE USWNT (-110).

The USWNT have looked dominant and have faced stiff competition over the last few games. While Brazil made it through both Spain and France, its group stage proved it isn’t consistent, and against a technically sound team like the USWNT, Brazil should struggle to keep that hot play alive.

In its last 2 matches, the USWNT had 3 more shots on frame than Germany and 2 more than Japan. Given Spain was dominant statistically against Brazil in the semifinals, the Brazilians may struggle against the USWNT, which has consistently had the bulk of the possession against opponents.

Considering these trends, TAKE USWNT (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+131).

Brazil plays at a fast, up-and-down pace. There were 6 total goals in its semifinal win vs. Spain. Plus, the 2 teams combined for 45 total shots. The USWNT has played to the style of its opponent, totaling 3 shots on frame against Japan and then 10 against Germany.

The Americans have the ability to stretch the field and have the talent to put shots on frame. Including a few friendlies, Brazil has gone Over this total in 4 of its last 7 games. With its style of play in mind, BET OVER 2.5 (+131).

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Men’s basketball gold medal game: USA vs. France odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USA vs. France odds and lines, with men’s basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In the 2024 Summer Olympics men’s basketball gold medal game, USA and France meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock/Universo). The match takes place at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines for USA vs. France, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

Team USA had to dig deep and pass a stern test from C Nikola Jokic and the Serbian National Team in Thursday’s semifinal win. USA won 110-84 against the Serbs in group play, but it was a much different story in the semis.

USA trailed 31-23 after the 1st quarter, 54-43 at halftime and 76-63 after the 3rd quarter. However, the Americans regrouped and outscored the Serbs 32-15 in the final quarter to escape for a chance at gold.

The Americans shot 57.4% (35 of 61) from the field, and 50% (16 of 32) from behind the arc, while allowing Serbia to outrebound them 34 to 33. The Americans did themselves no favors at the free-throw line, either, hitting just 64.3% (9 of 14) while turning it over 10 times to just 7 for the Serbs.

If USA secures gold, it’s due to the heroics of G Stephen Curry. He was unconscious from downtown, hitting 9 of 14 on 3-pointers, finishing with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.

For France, it outlasted Germany 73-69 in the semifinals to punch its ticket to the final, avenging an 85-71 loss to the Germans in the group finale on Aug. 2. In addition, France surprised Canada 82-73 in the quarterfinals, covering both outings as an underdog.

In the semis, France had 4 players go for 10 or more points, including C Victor Wembanyama, who finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots. However, he shot a dismal 4 of 17 from the field.

The USA team is averaging 106.8 points per game (PPG) in 5 games in Paris while allowing just 86.2 PPG. On the flip side, France has scored 85 or fewer points in 4 of 5 games in these Olympics.

USA vs. France odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 a.m. ET.

2-way moneyline (ML): USA -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100) | France +880 (bet $100 to win $880)
2-way spread: USA -16 (-112) | France +16.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 175.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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USA vs. France picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 103, France 82

Moneyline

USA (-1800) is going to get the job done in the gold medal game, but you can’t risk 18 times your potential return. There is never a good reason to bet such a heavy favorite with so much risk.

The Americans played their worst game of the tournament against one of the best players in the world in Jokic. After being down entering the 4th quarter, USA kicked it into gear and got the job done. The scare will propel this Dream Team version to glory.

PASS.

2-way line/Against the spread

After USA -16 (-112) struggled for a majority of the semifinals contest with Serbia, the 1st thought might be to back the host nation France +16 (-108). However, the Serbs have the Joker, while the French have a talented big in Wembanyama, but he is still relatively young, and he can’t take over the entire game against a stacked team of NBA players like Jokic.

The alarm clock went off for the Americans in the 4th quarter of the semis, and you can expect they’ll go off in this game and get the job done, hitting the century mark once more.

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Over/Under

The OVER 175.5 (-105) is a strong play, as the USA team will hit triple digits again. This offense is so good, and it will be able to take advantage of France, especially when Wembanyama is on the bench getting a breather.

Again, Team USA has averaged 106.8 PPG in 5 Olympic games, and that’s what is driving this Over play. The worry is if France can get into the 80s to make it a comfortable afternoon.

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Men’s soccer gold medal match: France vs. Spain odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s France vs. Spain odds and lines, with expert Olympics men’s soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Spain battles France in the men’s soccer gold medal match Friday at Parc des Princes in Paris. Kickoff is set for noon p.m. ET (Peacock, USA Network, Telemundo). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the France vs. Spain odds, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

France has had an impressive run in the Olympics. It opened up the group stage with a 3-0 shutout of the USMNT and continued its dominance with a 1-0 win vs. Guinea and a 3-0 blanking of New Zealand. France took down Argentina 1-0 in a heated quarterfinal battle before defeating Egypt 3-1 in extra time in a semifinal. F Jean-Philippe Mateta leads the host nation with 4 goals its 5 games.

Spain hasn’t been as impressive but still won when it needed to. It beat Uzbekistan 2-1 and the Dominican Republic 3-1 in its first 2 group stage matches before losing 2-1 to Egypt. In the knockout rounds, Spain shut out Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals and took down Morocco 2-1 in the semifinals. Spain has been led by 21-year-old Barcelona F Fermin Lopez, who has 4 goals in 5 games as well.

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France vs. Spain odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: France +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Spain +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +200
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +126 | U: -170)

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France vs. Spain picks and predictions

Prediction

France 1, Spain 0

Moneyline (ML)

TAKE FRANCE (+140).

Simply put, Spain hasn’t looked nearly as impressive as France. Spain trailed Morocco 1-0 in its semifinal match until Lopez scored the equalizer in the 65th minute. Twenty minutes later, MF Juanlu Sanchez scored the game winner. Both teams had 14 shots, while Spain had a 5-1 advantage in shots on goal. Spain also came up short against Egypt in the group stage, having 4 fewer shots on goal and 4 fewer shots in general in that match.

While France recorded clean sheets in its first 4 matches, it did give up a goal and trailed 1-0 in its semifinal victory vs. Egypt before hitting the equalizer in the 83rd minute. France would score twice in extra time to advance to this gold medal match. The French had an dominant win over the USMNT, a team that also made the knockout stage. Expect France’s dominance to continue, especially in front of a rocking home crowd.

BACK FRANCE (+140).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE UNDER 1.5 (+192).

France has gone Under 1.5 in 2 of its last 4 Olympic matches. We’ve already discussed the host nation’s 4 shutout victories, while it allowed just 1 goal through its 5 matches.

Spain’s defense hasn’t been as formidable, allowing a goal in 4 of its 5 Olympic matches, but it has allowed just 1 or fewer goals in 4 of 5.

Both sides have technical expertise which should lead to longer possessions. Given the strength and pace of the French defense and its style of play, BET UNDER 1.5 (+192).

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Summer Olympics: France vs. Brazil women’s soccer odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s France vs. Brazil odds and lines, with expert Olympics women’s soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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France battles Brazil Saturday in an Olympics women’s soccer quarterfinal at La Beaujoire-Louis-Fonteneau in Nantes. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Telemundo / Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the France vs. Brazil odds, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

Host nation France beat Columbia 3-2 to kick off its group stage play. It then lost 2-1 to Canada before beating New Zealand 2-1. France has taken down Brazil in the last 4 battles between the 2 nations, one of which was in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. In its most competitive match, against a top-10 nation in Canada, France ended with the same amount of shots and shots on frame.

Brazil had a difficult group, one that featured top-ranked Spain and No. 7 Japan. Brazil had just 1 win, but it advanced on goal differential (-2). It beat Nigeria 1-0, lost to Japan 2-1 and lost to Spain 2-0. In the latter match, the 38-year-old Brazil legend Marta received a first-half red card, and Spain scored twice in the second half. Marta will miss this match.

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France vs. Brazil odds

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Moneyline: France -145 (bet -145 to win $100) | Brazil -360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +290
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -136 | U: +101)

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France vs. Brazil picks and predictions

Prediction

France 2, Brazil 1

Moneyline (ML)

TAKE FRANCE (-145).

France has looked like the sharper side, and Brazil will be without its leader in Marta. Despite a loss to Canada, France has looked like a solid side, ending with 6 goals through the 3 matches. France is No. 2 in the Women’s World Rankings.

Meanwhile, Brazil lost to Japan 2-1 and had 8 fewer shots in that match. It didn’t look good against top-10 sides and will be taking on a powerhouse in France. With 4 players that have over 100 caps on the roster, France has the experience as well.

FRANCE (-145) is the way to go.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-136).

Simply put, both teams have allowed numerous goals throughout the tournament. France has netted 6 goals and allowed 5 while Brazil has scored 2 goals and allowed 4. France has gone Over in each match, scoring at least 2 in all 3. Brazil is 1-2 O/U this total.

Given the caliber of the French attack with F Kadidiatou Diani helping lead the charge, it should be able to get on the board early and often. Also, the last 3 games between these 2 have ended in a 2-1 French win and the last 4 have gone Over this total.

Because of the value here, TAKE OVER 2.5 (-136).

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Summer Olympics: Japan vs. USWNT odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Japan vs. USWNT odds and lines, with expert Olympics soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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The USWNT battles Japan Saturday at Parc des Princes in Paris. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m. ET (Telemundo / Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Japan vs. USWNT odds, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

The USWNT didn’t have typical sky-high expectations after a disappointing 2023 World Cup. However, the American woman have dominated 2024 so far, winning the SheBelieves Cup and the Concacaf Gold Cup. They won the Gold Cup with a 1-0 victory over Brazil March 10. The USWNT kicked off the Olympics with a 3-0 win over Zambia followed by a 4-1 victory against Germany. It concluded the group stage with a 2-1 win vs. Australia before heading into this quarterfinal match against Japan.

Japan has impressed in the group stage as well. It opened with a 2-1 loss to Spain but bounced back with 2 victories, taking down Brazil 2-1 and Nigeria 3-1. Having just 24.9% possession in its opening match against Spain was a disappointment, but in its 2nd game against another powerhouse, it had more than double the shots of Brazil.

The USWNT leads the all-time series vs. Japan 31-1-8 (win, loss, draw), including victories in 3 straight since 2020 — all in SheBelieves Cup action. Japan’s lone victory came in the 2012 Algarve Cup thanks to F Megumi Takase’s header in the 84th minute off a corner kick.

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Japan vs. USWNT odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Japan +430 (bet $100 to win $430) | USWNT -165 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +310
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -164 | U: +123)

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Japan vs. USWNT picks and predictions

Prediction

USWNT 2, Japan 0

Moneyline (ML)

TAKE USWNT (-165).

Despite the USWNT having not competed well in the World Cup, this is a new roster and it is both fast and technically sound. The team’s experience comes in its midfield as 2 players — Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Horan — have triple-digit caps. The USWNT beat Australia and Germany in the group stage. Both are in the top 12 of the FIFA world rankings — Australia is 12th, Germany is 4th and the US is 5th.

While Japan sits 7th, it couldn’t keep up with Spain, the top-ranked nation, in its 1-goal defeat. With the USWNT playing like it might be back to its global dominance, this game could mirror the Japan-Spain battle. Japan had 10 fewer shots and 13 fewer fouls in that match. Expect a similar performance for Japan.

USWNT (-165) is the way to go.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+123).

If one expects this game to mirror Japan’s most competitive group stage battle, it might not result in a ton of opportunities. Japan ended with just 4 shots while Spain had 7 shots on frame.

The USWNT has allowed just 9 shots on frame through its last 2 matches and should see an enhanced intensity given the knockout stage nature. The USWNT allowed just 1 goal in 4 World Cup matches last season and just 1 through its group stage in the Olympics. It has a strong backline with one of the most experienced goalkeepers in Alyssa Naeher.

Given the value here, TAKE UNDER 2.5 (+123).

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Summer Olympics: France vs. Argentina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s France vs. Argentina odds and lines, with expert Olympics men’s soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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The France battles Argentina Friday at Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, France. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the France vs. Argentina odds, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

France, which came in 2nd in the World Cup at the international level in 2022, dominated the U23 group stage. As the hosts, France has won 2 of its 3 games by at least 3 goals. It kicked off Olympic play with a 3-0 win over the USMNT, which also cracked the knockout stage. France then beat Guinea 1-0 and New Zealand 3-0.

Neither France nor Argentina made the knockout stage in the 2020 Summer Olympics, an event won by Brazil.

Argentina, unlike France, had a rough start. Despite many of these players not being on the roster, Argentina-France is a repeat of the 2022 World Cup final, which Argentina won. In the Olympics, Argentina lost to Morocco 2-1 in the 1st match then took down Iraq 3-1 and Ukraine 2-0.

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France vs. Argentina odds

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Moneyline: France +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Argentina +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +240
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +109 | U: -145)

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France vs. Argentina picks and predictions

Prediction

Argentina 1, France 0

Moneyline (ML)

TAKE ARGENTINA (+250).

There’s something to be said about having experienced players that have been in top knockout stage games before. F Julian Alvarez and D Nicolas Otamendi are the players over 23 year that are with Argentina, and the former was a key part in Argentina winning Copa America just a few weeks ago.

Argentina has a loss on its resume, but it had 7 more shots than Morocco. It then had back-to-back 2 goal wins. On the other hand, France beat up on the USMNT and then had a few dominant yet unimpressive victories.

France’s defense has struggled and has allowed 30 shots through its 3 matches. Expect a talented Argentina attack to break through a relatively untested French defense.

ARGENTINA (+250) is the way to go as the best value play here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-145).

The Under, despite the expensive price, still has good value here. The defenses have been too good to assume the offenses will be able to consistently break through. Argentina has allowed 3 goals, 1 of which was a penalty kick, and it has allowed just 1 in its last 2 games. France has allowed 0 goals.

While both teams have scored with ease, this will be the most competitive game each has been a part of. In the 2020 Summer Olympics, 4 of the 6 games between the quarterfinals and semifinals went Under this total.

With both defenses having performed so far and the high intensity this game should have, take UNDER 2.5 (-145).

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