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PLAY: Euro 2020 England vs. Denmark Pick’em Contest

Test your knowledge with our free Euro 2020 pick’em contest for Wednesday’s semifinal match between England and Denmark.

Ready to show off your Euro 2020 knowledge? England and Denmark clash in the second of two semifinals matches at Wembley Stadium in London, England, Wednesday. USA TODAY has a free Euro 2020 pick’em contest to celebrate the occasion.

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WATCH: England vs. Denmark Euro 2020 Semifinals odds and bets

Looking at the odds and lines for the England vs. Denmark Euro 2020 semifinal match, with soccer picks and best bets.

England is favored to beat Denmark and advance to the Euro 2020 championship match against Italy. But England found itself in a similar position at the 2018 World Cup, where its semifinal ended in disappointment with a 2-1 loss to Croatia, who had entered the tournament at 30-1.

This time, Denmark opened the Euro at 25-1, but it has become the feel-good story of this tournament after Christian Eriksen nearly died on the field in its first match. That emotional angle and England’s perennial disappointments make the odds all the more intriguing. Check BetMGM for the most updated odds.

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Euro 2020: England vs. Denmark odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s England vs. Denmark odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In the second semifinal match of Euro 2020, home-side England takes on Denmark. The match is set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Below, we preview the England vs. Denmark odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

England is coming off an easy victory over Ukraine in the quarterfinals. While it was challenged against Germany to kick off the knockout stage, England has looked comfortable and remains the favorite to win Euro 2020.

England has been absolutely dominant this tournament, winning four games and drawing one. It has yet to concede a goal and has scored 8, including 6 in the two knockout-round games. England is fourth in the FIFA World Rankings and takes on 10th-ranked Denmark in the semifinals.

After rallying from a loss to Finland in the tournament opener in which star MF Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch, Denmark is still on its surprising run. It scored 10 goals over the last three matches and has lost only to Belgium since that tough first Group Stage match.

England vs. Denmark: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: England -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Denmark +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -160)

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Prediction

England 3, Denmark 1

Money line (ML)

BET on ENGLAND (-145) as the home side has been dominant.

Being at home has a huge advantage, and Hungary proved it early on in the tournament. Managing draws against Germany and France, it played above its typical standard in front of a home crowd.

Now to finish the tournament, England will be at home, and I’m not betting against it. Winger Raheem Sterling and F Harry Kane looked terrific against Ukraine with Kane scoring in the 4th and 50th minutes.

While Denmark has been able to break through and score at a great pace, England has yet to give up a goal and scored six in the last two games.

Expect England to get the job done behind a strong crowd at Wembley Stadium.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 2.5 (+120) as both sides have looked great in the final third.

Denmark will be the team to watch here. If it can force its way through Manchester United D Harry Maguire and then past Everton GK Jordan Pickford, it’ll have a chance.

Denmark has scored the second-most goals in the tournament with F Kasper Dolberg leading the way with 3 goals. If it can get one early and push the pace, this match could end with a high amount of goals.

It’s certainly a risk with how England’s defense has played, but I don’t think Denmark’s attacking success is a fluke. With both teams coming in hot on the offensive end, expect goals to rain in.

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Euro 2020: Italy vs. Spain odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Italy vs. Spain odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

We’re down to just four teams in Euro 2020 and Italy meets Spain Tuesday in our first semifinal match for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Below, we preview the Italy vs. Spain odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Spain, the No. 6 nation in the FIFA World Rankings, defeated the Xherdan Shaqiri-led Switzerland in the quarterfinals despite failing to score while up a man for the final 33-plus minutes of regulation and stoppage time. Spain had 28 shots (10 on target) but just 1 goal.

With a bad penalty record, Spain managed to step up and top Switzerland 3-1 on penalties.

Italy topped Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals. Despite MF Eden Hazard being sidelined, Belgium looked almost at full strength. The top team in the world by the FIFA rankings, lost to seventh-ranked Italy. A penalty kick was the only goal Belgium got on the board.

Italy had two absolutely beautiful goals. It shook off its Round of 16 struggles and looked dominant to improve to 5-0-0 in the tournament.

Italy vs. Spain: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Italy +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Spain +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +220
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -175)

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Prediction

Italy 1, Spain 1 (Italy advances in extra time)

Money line (ML)

BET on ITALY TO ADVANCE (-145) as the best value bet. While it’s a bit pricey, Spain is a classy side and may find a way to push this to penalty kicks.

Italy looked flawless despite one mistaken challenge against Belgium. After watching that and seeing the combination of lethal finishers with veteran defenders like 36-year-old Giorgio Chiellini, I wouldn’t bet against Italy.

Also, Italy’s defense is much stronger than Switzerland’s, so if Spain struggled to score against the Swiss, I can only imagine the difficulty they could be in for in the semifinals.

After giving up 2 goals in the final 15 minutes to Croatia and not capitalizing on the red card against Switzerland, betting on Spain in any form to win this game is a trap.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-175) despite the steep price.

While Spain has two 5-goal games in the tournament, it scored 5, 1 and 0 goals in three matches against top-20 teams. In similar matches, Italy scored 3, 2 and 1 goals. I don’t think this will be a high-scoring match, especially with Italy’s defensive prowess.

However, Italy isn’t the only side with extremely experienced defenders. Spain has defending MF Sergio Busquets and D Jordi Alba both helping captain their roster.

Expect a low-scoring affair that may head into extra time. Thankfully, the total is only in effect for the regular time, and 1-1 feels like a very realistic 90-minute score.

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Euro 2020 semifinals matchups, odds and lines

Looking at the Euro 2020 semifinals matchups, with odds and lines for each game, as well as odds to win the tournament.

The semifinals of Euro 2020 begin Tuesday with Italy facing Spain and end Wednesday with England playing Denmark. Below, we look at the Euro 2020 Semifinals odds and lines; be sure to check out our Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions for each match.

Spain had the toughest time of the four remaining teams in getting through the quarterfinals. It beat Switzerland 3-1 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw. Italy doubled up wounded Belgium 2-1, Denmark beat the Czech Republic by the same score and England routed Ukraine 4-0.

Both semifinal matches, as well as the final, will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Euro 2020 semifinals odds: Tuesday, July 6

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Italy vs. Spain, 3 p.m. ET

  • Money line: Italy +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Spain +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -170)

Euro 2020 semifinals odds: Wednesday, July 7

England vs. Denmark

  • Money line: England -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Denmark +450 (bet $250 to win $100) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -170)

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Odds to win Euro 2020

  • England +160
  • Italy +200
  • Spain +280
  • Denmark +900
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Euro 2020: Ukraine vs. England odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Ukraine vs. England odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In the final quarterfinal match of Euro 2020, England takes on Ukraine Saturday at 3 p.m. ET at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Below, we preview the Ukraine vs. England odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

England knocked off Germany in a strong 2-0 showing in the Round of 16. Winger Raheem Sterling was excellent alongside F Harry Kane while the backfield gave up just 3 shots on target.

Taking on the tournament favorite is Ukraine.

Ukraine, after a 1-1 first half, took Sweden to extra time and scored in stoppage time of the second extra session.

Ukraine vs. England: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: England -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Ukraine +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Draw +350
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Prediction

England 2, Ukraine 0

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to ENGLAND (-250) despite the seriously high price. There’s no way I’d suggest taking anything else in this match. However, there are better bets favoring England.

On BetMGM, you can get England to tie the first half and win the game at +290. England hasn’t conceded a goal this entire tournament, and 3 of its 4 goals have come in the second half.

England’s skill and pace are what’s important. It’ll wear Ukraine down, and win this game in the second half. That’s why the +290 odds yield more risk, but is the better side.

Ukraine has a defense that will be scored on as it has given up a goal in each of its four games, even to North Macedonia. England doesn’t get going to the second half, even in “easy” games.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER (-135) because this is a pretty solid price to pay to bet on an English defense that has yet to give up a goal this tournament. On the other hand, England’s offense hasn’t been great, scoring just 3 goals in 4 games.

Ukraine scored 2 goals in three of its four games and lost the other one to a now-eliminated Austria side 1-0.

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Euro 2020: Czech Republic vs. Denmark odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Czech Republic vs. Denmark odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In our third of four quarterfinal matches in Euro 2020, Denmark will take on the Czech Republic Saturday. The match is set to kick off at noon ET and will take place at Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. Below, we preview the Czech Republic vs. Denmark odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Denmark is continuing its iconic run since Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field. Since that game, it has gone 2-1-0 and outscored the opposition 9-3, while allowing 2 of those 3 goals in the loss to Belgium. Denmark is coming off a 4-0 victory over Wales in the Round of 16.

Ranked 10th overall in the FIFA World Rankings, Denmark is favored against the 40th-ranked Czech Republic.

The Czech Republic is coming off a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. The Czech scored both of its goals after the Netherlands took a red card early in the second half.

Czech Republic vs. Denmark: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated on Friday at 9 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Denmark +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Czech Republic +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +140 | U: -190)

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Prediction

Denmark 2, Czech Republic 1

Money line (ML)

BET on DENMARK (+110) because it has looked great in the tournament and is playing a lower-ranked opponent. Now, there is also an option to get Denmark to advance at -190, which I like, but not even close to as much as the 90-minute money line bet.

There is reason to believe in the Czech Republic, especially after it held the Netherlands to 0 shots on targets. It really hasn’t had a bad game yet in the tournament, but Denmark has looked great.

It’s more about how good Denmark has looked than how bad Czech has looked. Denmark wore down a Wales side that’s 17th in the world rankings.

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Over/Under (O/U)

“Lean” to the OVER 2.5 (+140) as it’s a better value, and there’s no way I’d place money on a -190 total in a Euro tournament that has had multiple 6-goal games.

Denmark scored 4 goals in each of its last two games. Without Eriksen, its attack isn’t as lethal, but it has managed to break down the opposition quickly.

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WATCH: Belgium vs. Italy betting preview

SportsGrid previews Friday’s Euro 2020 quarterfinals match between Belgium and Italy.

The quarterfinals of Euro 2020 begin Friday with a pair of games. Belgium and Italy take part in the day’s second match with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. SportsGrid looks at the Belgium vs. Italy quarterfinals matchup with a betting preview of Friday’s match.

The health of Belgium MF Kevin De Bruyne and F Eden Hazard looms large over this match. Their statuses have inflated the odds for Belgium, the No. 1 team in the FIFA World Rankings, to win Euro 2020.

Italy has yet to lose or draw in Euro 2020 and is coming off a 2-1 extra-time victory over Austria in the Round of 16. Its seventh in the FIFA rankings and faces its toughest test of the tournament Friday.

Also see: Belgium vs. Italy odds, picks and prediction

SportsGrid looks at Friday’s Belgium vs. Italy Euro 2020 quarterfinals matchup:

Belgium vs. Italy: Odds

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Belgium +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Italy +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -200 | U: +140)

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Euro 2020: Belgium vs. Italy odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Belgium vs. Italy odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In the second quarterfinal match of Euro 2020, Belgium will take on Italy Friday afternoon. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m ET at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Below, we preview the Belgium vs. Italy odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Despite being more of the home side in this upcoming match, Belgium, who narrowly escaped Portugal in the Round of 16, will probably be without MF Kevin De Bruyne and winger Eden Hazard in the quarterfinals. The decision on whether they play is expected to be at the “last minute,” according to manager Roberto Martinez.

That will drastically change both the game plan for Belgium, which sits atop the FIFA World Rankings, and Italy, which ranks seventh.

Italy is coming off a hard-fought victory over Austria in the Round of 16, after winning its Group Stage games by a combined score of 7-0. With Turkey, Switzerland, Wales, and Austria as their first four opponents, this will be a massive test for the Italians, even if Belgium is forced to sit its two best talents.

Belgium vs. Italy: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Belgium +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Italy +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +210
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -175)

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Prediction

Belgium 1, Italy 1 (Belgium wins in extra time)

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to BELGIUM TO ADVANCE (+110) but do it with hesitancy because of the injuries to the stars. If De Bruyne and Hazard are ruled out, MF Dries Mertens would have to step up.

The difference in skill is enough to pass on this money line in general. Given the odds for Belgium, I’d bet on it to advance, assuming it may get at least some time on the pitch from Hazard and De Bruyne.

For Italy, it failed to get anything going in 90 minutes against Austria and had just 6 shots on goal in 120 minutes. Both goals came in extra time. While the defense looked flawless in the Group Stage and has been a formidable side for years, Austria had 16 shots and got one in the back of the net late in extra time.

Belgium is a different animal, one with the attacking prowess of F Romelu Lukaku.

Expect Belgium to get something going against Italy. I think this game ends in extra time or penalty kicks with Belgium coming out on top.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 1.5 GOALS IN THE SECOND HALF (+145) because both sides like to do their work late.

Belgium has scored 8 goals in this tournament and 5 of them have come in the second half. Seven of Italy’s 9 goals have come in the second half or extra time.

While this bet is only for the second half, I think it gives better value than Over 2.5 (+130) for the full match. All it takes is for 1 goal early in the second half for this game to loosen up.

With substitutes and tired legs and goalies, the second half has produced big-time efforts. The teams don’t give up, and I’d bet that these two combine for a pair of goals in the second half.

They’ve done most of their work in the final 45 minutes, and that’s the bet I’d take for the Over. However, as with any total in soccer, only the most risk inclined should be looking into this one.

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Euro 2020: Switzerland vs. Spain odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Switzerland vs. Spain odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In the first quarterfinals match of Euro 2020, Spain takes on Switzerland Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia. Kickoff will be at noon ET. Below, we preview the Switzerland vs. Spain odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

With Germany out, Spain is the most experienced team still remaining.

After going up 3-1 on Croatia in the Round of 16 and maintaining that lead until the 85th minute, Spain looked well-positioned to coast into the quarterfinals. After giving up 2 goals in the final 10 minutes of regulation, Spain scored twice in extra time to advance.

Spain’s Group Stage matches didn’t show much as it drew two and crushed Slovakia 5-0.

The Swiss were 1-1-1 in their Group Stage and knocked off an uncharacteristically sluggish French side on penalties in the Round of 16. Despite that, Switzerland still enters as a heavy underdog.

Switzerland vs. Spain: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Switzerland +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Spain -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Spain 2, Switzerland 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line as Spain is just far too pricey.

Look at what Switzerland did to France, despite being the underdog. While I think Spain will manage to get through, the value is on Switzerland (+475). It’s 13th in the FIFA world rankings.

If the Swiss are going to do anything it must be Liverpool’s attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri getting the job done. They were more than doubled up in shots in the Round of 16, and if you replay Swiss-France, the result is probably different.

While the draw or Switzerland win seemingly offer good odds, they’re even a bit risky. The best bet in this area is for SWITZERLAND TO ADVANCE (+250).

While Spain is the more talented side and should be predicted to win, the underdog won three of the eight games in the Round of 16.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 2.5 (-110) as the best value in this match. Both teams absolutely crushed the total in their Round of 16 matches and the offensive firepower is there.

The real reason to bet the Over is that Spain is clearly hitting its stride offensively with 10 goals in the last two games.

It’s not just one superstar either. In both games, five different players scored for Spain.

That said, Switzerland put up 3 goals on a solid French defense and also averaged over a goal per game in the Group Stage.

I expect at least 1 in the back of the net for Switzerland and at least 2 from Spain. This is the best bet of the match.

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