Category: UEFA EURO Soccer

Odds, picks and predictions to win Euro 2020

Previewing the rest of UEFA EURO 2020 with picks, tips, predictions and best bets for the tournament winner.

The quarterfinals of Euro 2020 start Friday, and they’ll be drastically different than expected. For starters, reigning World Cup champion France was knocked out in a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland as the biggest upset of the Round of 16. Below, we preview the Euro 2020 winner odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Here’s the quarterfinals schedule for Friday and Saturday. Rankings are according to the FIFA World Rankings (note the rankings are international).

  • No. 6 Spain vs. No. 13 Switzerland: Friday at noon ET
  • No. 1 Belgium vs. No. 7 Italy: Friday at 3 p.m. ET
  • No. 10 Denmark vs. No. 40 Czech Republic: Saturday at noon ET
  • No. 4 England vs. No. 24 Ukraine: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET

The winners of each day will advance to play each other in the Euro 2020 semifinals. Those games are slated for July 6 and 7 with the final set for July 11.

Odds to win Euro 2020

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. ET.

England +200

Spain +300

Italy +400

Belgium +700

Denmark +1000

Switzerland +2500

Czech Republic +2500

Ukraine +3300

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Euro 2020 picks and predictions

Prediction

England (+200) will take on Italy (+400) in the final with England winning Euro 2020. If England advances, it’ll play the semifinal and final at Wembley Stadium in London.

Best value

Betting the favorite at this stage of the tournament isn’t an overly profitable endeavor. In this situation, I’d suggest making a couple of bets with the best value being BELGIUM (+700).

Belgium’s odds were second to England for most of the Group Stage; however, it drastically slid with MF Kevin De Bruyne and winger Eden Hazard questionable for the quarterfinal match.

Without its two best players, Belgium would be stretched thin. That said, this is the best value because both players are expected to return after the quarterfinal.

Given how poor even England has looked at times, getting Hazard and De Bruyne back would instantly make Belgium the tournament favorite. However, it’s not expected to get by Italy, making this premier value for the top team in the FIFA rankings.

SPAIN (+300) also presents good value after Switzerland beat France. The Swiss were destroyed 3-0 by Italy in the Group Stage and aren’t good enough to down sixth-ranked Spain. France had been playing poorly the entire tournament, despite a star-studded roster.

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How to bet the Euro 2020 winner

The way I will be playing the Euro 2020 winner is simple: take ENGLAND (+200) and prepare to hedge the bet.

Most who follow the tournament should understand England’s pathway seems easy. It has Ukraine, who beat Sweden in a match neither team should’ve advanced from. Then, it’ll get the winner of Denmark and Czech Republic.

Either way, the home side should come out on top. With the final in London, England will have a home-pitch advantage in the two biggest games.

As we saw with Hungary getting two draws at home, the crowd helps. England will be the favorite in both of those, regardless of who it plays. Getting England at +200 gives you a chance for automatic money as just reaching the final allows for leverage.

The risk is England being upset by Ukraine, Demark or the Czech Republic. It’s a risk I’m willing to take.

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Euro 2020 quarterfinals matchups, odds and lines

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

The quarterfinals matchups of Euro 2020 are set. Two games will be played both Friday and Saturday, with Switzerland and Spain getting the round started Friday at noon ET at Saint Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia. Below, we look at the Euro 2020 Quarterfinals odds and lines; be sure to check out our Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions for each match.

Belgium and Italy will follow suit at 3 p.m. ET Friday. Saturday’s schedule consists of the Czech Republic vs. Denmark, and Ukraine vs. England. The Euro 2020 final is set for Sunday, July 11 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Euro 2020 quarterfinals odds: Friday, July 2

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Switzerland vs. Spain

  • Money line: Switzerland +450 (bet $100 to win $45) | Spain -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

Belgium vs. Italy

  • Money line: Belgium +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Italy +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Draw +220
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -175)

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Euro 2020 quarterfinals odds: Saturday, July 3

Czech Republic vs. Denmark

  • Money line: Czech Republic +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Denmark +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Draw +220
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +135 | U: -190)

Ukraine vs. England

  • Money line: Ukraine +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | England -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)

Odds to win Euro 2020

  • England +200
  • Spain +300
  • Italy +400
  • Belgium +700
  • Denmark +1000
  • Switzerland +2500
  • Czech Republic +2500
  • Ukraine +3300
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Euro 2020: England vs. Germany odds, picks and prediction

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

Tuesday at noon ET, England will take on Germany in the Round of 16 at Euro 2020. The match will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Below, we preview the England vs. Germany odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

The two European powerhouses have both been among the top favorites to win the tournament. The winner will take on the victor of Ukraine and Sweden in Tuesday’s second match.

Germany is coming in off a 4-2 thrashing Portugal, a 2-2 draw against Hungary and 1-0 loss to France in the group stage. The match against Portugal showed the German’s dominance. F Thomas Muller and MF Toni Kroos, along with GK Manuel Neuer will have to keep in top form to down home-sided England.

The English have a star-studded attack with F Harry Kane, and wingers Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford. They’ll pose a real threat to the great and experienced German side.

Despite winning Group D, England scored just 2 goals in three games. England has yet to concede a goal and this will be the first true threat. Germany and England are 12th and 4th, respectively, in the FIFA World Rankings.

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England vs. Germany: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: England +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Germany +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +230
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Germany 2, England 1

Money line (ML)

BET on GERMANY TO ADVANCE (-105) as the best value on the “money line.”

Germany has been challenged by arguably two of the best teams in Euro 2020 so far. It destroyed Portugal while allowing only one goal on a minor yet game-changing mistake to France.

The experience of Kroos and Neuer is likely to prove too much for England, but this will be a tight match.

I wouldn’t bet to have an outright winner in regulation, but Germany to go through to the Round of 8 as a slight underdog is a good value, especially considering how tamed Kane has been so far this tournament.

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Over/Under (O/U)

PASS on the total despite the Under 2.5 (-135) offering reasonable value.

England played 14th-ranked Croatia in the group stage and won 1-0. Germany played second-ranked France and lost 0-1. The beat down of Portugal was Germany’s best collection of play.

With Kroos and MF İlkay Gündoğan should dominate the middle of the field for Germany. With an elite attacking trio on the other side, this could be a high-scoring affair if England can figure out its offensive woes.

This doesn’t feel like something to put your money on as both teams have the talent to hit the Over, while neither side has truly put everything together yet.

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Euro 2020: Sweden vs. Ukraine odds, picks and prediction

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

In the last match of the Round of 16, Sweden takes on Ukraine Tuesday at Euro 2020, with the winner playing the victor of Germany and England. Kickoff is slated for 3 p.m. ET at Hampden Park in Glasglow, Scotland. Below, we preview the Sweden vs. Ukraine odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Sweden is coming in with the momentum after winning a group including Round of 8 participant Spain. Sweden drew Spain 0-0, beat Slovakia 1-0, and beat Poland 3-2.

Sweden is 18th in the FIFA World Rankings and will be taking on 24th-ranked Ukraine, which finished third in Group C.

Both the Netherlands and Austria have been eliminated, so Ukraine is all that’s left of its group. It lost 3-2 to the Netherlands and 1-0 to Austria, while defeating North Macedonia 2-1.

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Sweden vs. Ukraine: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated on Monday at 6:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Sweden +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Ukraine +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw +210
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +140 | U: -190)

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Prediction

Sweden 1, Ukraine 0

Money line (ML)

BET on SWEDEN (+140). While it hasn’t been the drastically better team historically, it has proven to be better over the past week. Neither country has ever made it to a Euro Final.

Sweden will look to change that as it comes in with two wins and a draw this tournament. With just 4 goals in the group stage, it’s the Swedish defense that’s taken its level of play to the next level in allowing just 2 goals through three games.

As for Ukraine, it has struggled to score. West Ham F Andriy Yarmolenko and Gent F Roman Yaremchuk have scored all 4 Ukraine goals. Sweden should be able to shut them down.

Leipzig MF Emil Forsberg has been the most lethal Swedish player. It’s more about the defensive strength as only four teams allowed fewer goals in the group stage.

Sweden will be able to lock up Ukraine and win this game. With a plus-money bet, this one should end in regulation. Sweden to advance at -150 isn’t quite as good of a value.

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Over/Under (O/U)

PASS on the total as the Under 2.5 (-190) is the far better bet but just too pricey. Sweden has given up 2 goals and scored just 4. Ukraine has given up 5 and scored just 4.

Those numbers don’t bode well for the Over. Neither team has big-name strikers that will carry its attack while both have proven to have relatively formidable defenses.

The Under 1.5 at +150 is a reasonable value, but even then, it’s a pass with a lean to the Under 2.5.

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PLAY: Euro 2020 Pick’em Contest

Test your knowledge with our free Euro 2020 pick’em contest for Tuesday’s two matches, featuring England vs. Germany, and Sweden vs. Ukraine.

Ready to show off your Euro 2020 knowledge? Tuesday’s schedule features the final two matches in the Round of 16 with England taking on Germany, and Sweden playing Ukraine. USA TODAY has a free Euro 2020 pick’em contest to celebrate the occasion.

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

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

In the sixth game of the Round of 16, favorite France takes on Switzerland Monday. The game will kick off at 3 p.m. ET at Arena Națională in Bucharest, Romania. Below, we preview the France vs. Switzerland odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

After winning the World Cup in Russia in 2018, France is looking for another win on the international stage. Previous Euro winner, Portugal, was knocked out of Euro 2020 Sunday.

France is the second-best national team, according to the FIFA World Rankings. However, this will be no cakewalk with 13th-ranked Switzerland on the other side. The Swiss finished third in Group A after tying Wales 1-1, beating Turkey 3-1 and losing 3-0 to Italy in the group stage.

France vs. Switzerland: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 6:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: France -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Switzerland +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -155)

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Prediction

France 2, Switzerland 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to FRANCE (-175) as Switzerland hasn’t looked as good as expected.

France MFs Paul Pogba an Kante will hold down the middle while the favorite hopes to get Fs Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe going. The firepower is just not matched.

The Swiss will really need a good game from winger Xherdan Shaqiri to have any hope at taking this to overtime. Switzerland has the pace, and France hasn’t looked overly dominant.

At the end of the day, the French are the better side. The value isn’t great, but it’s good enough to put half a unit on them to win in regulation.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (+115) as the French defense hasn’t been as dominant as anticipated.

France allowed 3 goals and scored 4 of its own in the group stage. In a tough group, those are relatively timid numbers. Switzerland scored 4 and gave up 5 through its first three games.

Neither team has shown much so far, and that should be expected to change as both are top-15 teams in the world. France has two of the world’s best attackers, and Switzerland is coming off a three-goal performance.

The only time Switzerland didn’t score was against a dominant Italian defense. Expect Switzerland to get one and France to still win. It’s a gamble, but the value is in the Over.

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

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

Four teams are through the knockout stage, and Monday at noon ET, Croatia takes on Spain at Telia Parken in Copenhagen, Denmark. The victor will take on the winner of France and Switzerland, set to be played Monday at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Croatia vs. Spain odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Croatia comes in with arguably the tournament’s best midfield. MFs Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic should own the middle, but so far, that hasn’t been enough as Croatia finished second behind England in Group D. Croatia is 14th in the FIFA World Rankings.

Spain is sixth in the world rankings and finished second in Group E despite not losing in the Group stage. It drew with Sweden and Poland before clobbering Slovakia 5-0.

Croatia vs. Spain: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 7:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Croatia +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Spain -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Spain 1, Croatia 0

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line as Croatia should lose but has the better value. I wouldn’t bet on Spain at -175 despite its prowess.

While experience should help propel Spain to the next round it had just one goal through two matches before the outburst against Slovakia, who ranks 36th in the world.

D Jordi Alba and MF Sergio Busquets will captain the roster with F Alvaro Morata solidifying an impressive roster from back to front. While Spain should get the job done, there isn’t a money line bet to be made at these prices.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (-140) as neither team has shown much offensively.

Spain destroyed Slovakia, but aside from that game scored 1 goal in 180 minutes. Morata hasn’t been great, and Alba locks down the back with Busquets playing as more of a defensive-minded midfielder.

Croatia scored 3 goals against Scotland but had just 1 goal against both England and the Czech Republic, a team that moved on to the Round of 8. Croatia gave up just 3 goals in the group stage.

The Under is relatively pricey, but it should be the best bet of the match.

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

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

In arguably the most notable game of the Round of 16 at Euro 2020, Portugal and Belgium take the pitch Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. The match will be held at Estadio Olimpico de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain, making Portugal more of the home side. Below, we preview the Belgium vs. Portugal odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

One of the favorites to win Euro 2020 and the most dominant sides in the group stage, Belgium, the No. 1 team in FIFA World Rankings, will look to continue its quest to the throne of Europe. It’ll need to get past the previous Euro winner in Portugal.

With F Cristiano Ronaldo the star of the Portuguese team, it’s only in this position after being placed in the Group of Death with Germany, France and home-sided Hungary. Portugal finished third in the group but is fifth in the world rankings.

Belgium vs. Portugal: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday 6 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Belgium +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Portugal +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Belgium 3, Portugal 2

Money line (ML)

BET on BELGIUM (+145) because it has looked terrific so far. After getting MF Kevin De Bruyne back, Belgium has looked unstoppable.

It defeated Denmark 2-1 in the group stage. Denmark just handed Wales a 4-0 defeat in the Round of 16 Saturday, as an illustration of its talent. Having played a couple of difficult games, Belgium has been able to get F Romelu Lukaku going without expending too much energy.

Portugal had to give its all just to get here. Ronaldo has been terrific with a tournament-leading 5 goals. No other player had 4 in the group stage.

Can Portugal D Pepe and GK Rui Patricio keep the dangerous Belgian attack at bay? Can MF Bruno Fernandes be a star alongside the aging Ronaldo?

If those things can happen, Portugal has a chance, but from front to back, I still think Belgium will take care of business. A plus-money bet for them to win in regulation is solid value.

Belgium at -145 to just advance also offers good value.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (+105) because at the value it’s easily the better bet.

While one may look at Belgium having conceded just 1 goal and be opposed to this, Portugal’s three games totaled 13 goals. Ronaldo, on the world’s biggest stage, gets the job done.

While I don’t envision his team coming out on top, it’d be shocking not to see him put one in the net. Given the brilliance of De Bruyne and the aggression of Lukaku, this is likely to be a high-scoring affair.

Belgium held both Russia and Finland, neither a top-35 team in the world, scoreless. Ronaldo will pose a different threat Belgium hasn’t seen so far this tournament.

You can also get Over 3.5 goals for +250 as a secondary play; however, these bets are for regular-time goals, so overtime wouldn’t add to the count.

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

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

The Netherlands take on the Czech Republic in Sunday’s Euro 2020 Round of 16 action. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET at Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Below, we preview the Netherlands vs. Czech Republic odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Coming into this game Netherlands, the first-place finisher in Group C, is looking like a dark horse to win the entire tournament. F Memphis Depay and MF Georginio Wijnaldum have 2 and 3 goals, respectively.

Netherlands was the only top-20 team from the FIFA World Rankings in its group. It took care of business but hasn’t shown to be that next-level team quite yet.

The Czech Republic is coming into this match with a win, loss and draw in the group stage. It allowed just 2 goals across the matches, having taken on elite sides in Croatia and England. Czech Republic tied Croatia in an impressive performance.

This will be an uphill battle as the Netherlands’ aggressive attack will meet a more defensive-minded side. The winner of this game will go on to face Denmark, who made quick work of Wales in the first game of the Round of 16.

Netherlands vs. Czech Republic: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Netherlands -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Czech Republiic +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Netherlands 3, Czech Republic 1

Money line (ML)

BET on NETHERLANDS (-155) despite the value not being the best. Sure, there’s a chance of a draw at the end of 90 minutes, but with the Netherlands -350 to advance, the regulation win odds are the better play.

That said, Netherlands has been a scoring machine with 8 goals in the group stage.

Only Italy, at plus-7, has a better goal differential. Wijnaldum and Depay have gotten the job done so far, and they’ve had both the finesse and athleticism to blow out opponents.

With the Czech not being much of an improvement over the teams the Netherlands already crushed, expect a solid victory for the favorite.

You can get the Netherlands to win and Over 2.5 goals for +145 which could be the best betting value.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (-120) as the Netherlands topped the projected total on its own in two of the three group stage matches.

With only 5 goals scored in the Czech Republic’s three games, I expect the Netherlands to be in full control and set the pace. F Patrik Schick has all 3 Czech goals, and it hasn’t scored a non-penalty goal against a competent side.

Despite Czech potentially being shut out, the Over could still hit and has good value with how the Netherlands is playing. It has enough attacking prowess to make the Over a good play.

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

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

The Euro 2020 knockout round is officially upon us. To kick off the Round of 16, Denmark faces Wales Saturday at noon ET at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Below, we preview the Denmark vs. Wales odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Denmark and Wales are 10th and 17th, respectively, in the FIFA World Rankings.

Wales, led by aging F Gareth Bale, is coming off a 1-0 loss to Italy Sunday. It received a red card in the match, but that was after Italy scored its goal. Wales scored just 3 goals over its first three games but the defense has been terrific with just 2 goals allowed in the group stage.

Denmark sadly made the news when MF Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field in the nation’s first game of the tournament. After failing to score in that game, Denmark scored 5 goals in its next two matches. It destroyed Russia and held a lead against tourney-favorite Belgium.

Denmark vs. Wales: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:17 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (to advance to the Round of 8): Wales +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Denmark -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Over/Under: 1.5 (O -200 | U: +140)

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Prediction

Denmark 1, Wales 0

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line as Denmark (-250) is just too pricey. While I fully expect Denmark to win, it is not worth that price as both teams are relatively equally matched, especially without Eriksen on the pitch.

Now, to win in regulation, you can get DENMARK (-110) as a solid value. It’s the better side but only marginally.

In non-Belgium games, Denmark had 16 shots on target compared to its opponent’s 3. The Danes found the back of the net often against Russia, and showed their dominance.

While Wales has also played well, it hasn’t shown quite as much, winning in gritty, defensive matches. It was outshot by both Switzerland and Turkey and Bale has yet to score in the tournament.

DENMARK (-110) on the 90-minute line is the best money line play.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 1.5 (+140), as Wales defense is strong while its offense struggles.

At the same time, Denmark’s numbers are a bit inflated. It scored 5 in the group stage but 4 were against Russia, a team that also gave up a 3-goal game to Belgium.

Eriksen was Denmark’s best scoring and distributing option. Despite scoring 5 times, it didn’t have a single goal scorer with more than 2 tallies. F Yussuf Poulsen, who plays club at Leipzig, leads the team with 2 goals.

If Wales continues its trend of shutting down opponents, or at least making chances difficult to come by, I’d expect a low-scoring game. Both teams have some explosive nature but haven’t been able to fully harness it.

This plus-money bet is the best value in Denmark-Wales.

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