USWNT vs. Colombia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s USWNT vs. Colombia odds and lines, with soccer expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

The USWNT welcomes Colombia to Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego Sunday. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Colombia odds, and make our  best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

The USWNT had a disappointing 2023 Women’s World Cup. It barely made it through the group stage, but it lost to Sweden in the Round of 16 in penalty kicks. It was a discouraging finish for the top-ranked country. The USWNT played 2 friendlies against South Africa in September, winning 5-0, and then drew Colombia 0-0 Thursday in Sandy, Utah.

Colombia was among the most surprising teams in the Women’s World Cup. It beat South Korea 2-0 and Germany 2-1 in the group stage. It went on to win its Round of 16 game against Jamaica and ultimately lost 2-1 to England in the quarter-final. It held the USWNT to just 2 shots on target Thursday, displaying that dynamic defense. It ranks 22nd in FIFA Women’s Rankings (USWNT sits 3rd).

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USWNT vs. Colombia odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: USWNT -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Colombia +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Draw +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +134 | U: -190)

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USWNT vs. Colombia picks and predictions

Prediction

USWNT 2, Colombia 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

The USWNT has elite talent, but the coaching has seemed to struggling pairing these players together to make a quality on-field product.

At -550, there’s no value taking the USWNT to win outright after a draw Thursday against the same opponent. Given that talent, I would avoid any Colombia-backing play as well.

Carry on to the total for the value in this match.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-190).

Colombia’s defense is no joke. It allowed multiple goals to just England in the Women’s World Cup and gave up 2 goals in its prior 4 matches in that event. On Thursday, it allowed just 2 shots on goal and 9 shots in total to the USWNT. There’s no reason not to expect a similar performance here.

The USWNT has a top-tier defense and hasn’t allowed a goal in any of its 3 friendlies following the high-profile event. Even at the World Cup, it allowed just 1 goal in 4 matches. Offensively, the USWNT has scored 5 goals in 3 friendlies over the last 2 months. Getting numerous goals will be a tough order.

Back UNDER 3.5 (-190) here.

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USWNT vs. Colombia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s USWNT vs. Colombia odds and lines, with soccer expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

The USWNT welcomes Colombia to America First Field in Sandy, Utah, Thursday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the USWNT vs. Colombia odds, and make our  best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

The USWNT made it through the group stage of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, but it lost to Sweden in the Round of 16 in penalty kicks, a brutal finish for the top-ranked country. Since then, the USWNT has played 2 friendlies, both against South Africa, winning a combined 5-0. F Lynn Williams and F Trinity Rodman both scored 2 goals each.

Colombia had a highly impressive Women’s World Cup showing. It beat South Korea 2-0 and Germany 2-1 in the group stage. It went on to win its Round of 16 game against Jamaica and ultimately lost 2-1 to England in the quarter-final. This will be Colombia’s 1st game since the World Cup. It ranks 22nd in FIFA Women’s Rankings (USWNT sits 3rd).

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USWNT vs. Colombia odds

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

  • Moneyline: USWNT -600 (bet $600 to win $100) | Colombia +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Draw +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -280 | U: +188)

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USWNT vs. Colombia picks and predictions

Prediction

USWNT 2, Colombia 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

The USWNT has high-level talent, and it should come out on top, especially at home. However, at -900, there’s absolutely no value in backing it to simply win outright.

Carry on to the total for the value in this match.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+188).

Colombia should be rested and had a strong defense in its World Cup showing. It allowed multiple goals just once, to England in the quarterfinals. Other than that match, it allowed 2 combined goals to South Korea, Germany, Morocco and Jamaica. It should be able to keep the USWNT from scoring frequently.

Similarly, the USWNT hasn’t allowed a goal since, having competed 3 times following the World Cup. During World Cup action, it allowed just 1 goal in all 4 matches. It also has a strong backline. Against South Africa in September friendlies, the USWNT never scored more than 3 goals.

Ultimately, this should be a competitive game which suggests fewer goals will be scored. Back UNDER 2.5 (+188) for a chance to nearly double-up.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: Portugal vs. USA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Portugal vs. USA odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Portugal (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) battles the USA (1-0-1) Tuesday in each nation’s final Women’s World Cup group stage match. Kickoff from Eden Park is set for 3 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Portugal vs. USA odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Portugal opened up its Group E play with a 1-0 loss to the Netherlands. It had just 1 shot on goal and 2 shots in that match, owning just 43% of the possession. It had a better showing in a 2-0 win over Vietnam Thursday with 29 shots and 9 on target with 70% possession. Portugal is 21st in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.

With the Netherlands heavy favorites to beat Vietnam, it will likely advance. So a draw won’t be enough for Portugal to advance; it must beat the USA. Otherwise, the USA will advance.

USA sits atop the FIFA Women’s rankings, but didn’t play like No. 1 in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. It had just 43% of the game’s possession. It did end with 13 more shots and 3 more on target than Netherlands. USA also has a 3-0 win over Vietnam under its belt.

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Portugal vs. USA odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 12:48 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Portugal +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | USA -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Draw +425 (bet $100 to win $425)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -115)

Portugal vs. USA picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 2, Portugal 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s really no team-specific value to play here. There’s heavy juice on the USA, as there should be. The bet for both teams not to score is (-225) and also has too much juice to consider.

The USA hasn’t played like the best team in the world, but the technical abilities are still there. Against a team outside the top 20 in the world, USA should be able to use that advance to win.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-115).

The books do not expect Portugal to score. That’s fine, but with that in mind, they would be assuming the USA scores 3 or more times for the Over.

USA has not shown that type of finishing in the final 3rd to assume it can do that. It scored 3 times on Vietnam and had just 7 shots on target. It then had just 4 shots on target against Netherlands.

Portugal played the Netherlands well, holding it just to just 5 shots on target, and should have success defensively against the USA. Similarly, the USA has yet to allow a goal this World Cup and has given up just 1 shot on target. It should hold Portugal scoreless.

USA scored 2 or fewer goals in 6 straight games prior to the World Cup. Take UNDER 2.5 (-115).

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Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Dream (13-10) face the New York Liberty (17-5) on Thursday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dream vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions.

The Dream picked up a 78-65 home victory Tuesday against the Phoenix Mercury, covering a 7.5-point number as the Under (164.5) cashed. The total has gone low in 7 straight games for Atlanta after a 5-0 run to the Over from June 23-July 5.

The Liberty escaped with an 86-82 win against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, and they didn’t come close to covering a 15-point number. New York is just 1-6 against the spread (ATS) in the last 7 games, while the Over is 4-1 in the previous 5 outings.

New York leads this series 2-1 SU and ATS this season, with the road team winning and covering each meeting so far. The Over cashed in both games in Atlanta, while the Under hit in the only meeting in Brooklyn on June 13.

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Dream at Liberty odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56  a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dream +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Liberty -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Dream +8.5 (-105) | Liberty -8.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 173.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dream at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Liberty 86, Dream 83

Moneyline

The Liberty (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough reward. New York comes with a little bit of risk, as the home team is winless in the 3 previous matchups so far this season. While I think the Lib get the win, this game should be quite close.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The DREAM +8.5 (-105) are a strong play at Barclays Center, as the road team has covered all 3 meetings this season, and the road team has connected in each of the past 7 meetings dating back to June 24, 2022.

In addition, the Liberty -8.5 (-115) has managed to cover just once in the last 7 games overall, while the Dream is a respectable 7-3 ATS in the last 10 games.

Over/Under

UNDER 173.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

The Over cashed in the previous 2 battles in Atlanta, but the Under connected in th only previous meeting in Brooklyn this season. The Under is also on a 7-0 run for the Dream. While the Liberty can fill the basket with the best of them, this is quite a high total. Lean low, but play a half-unit at most.

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2023 Women’s World Cup: USA vs. Netherlands odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s USA vs. Netherlands odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

USA (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) battles Netherlands (1-0-0) in the 2nd match for each Group E nation. Kickoff from Wellington Regional Stadium is set for 9 p.m. ET Wednesday (FOX).  Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the USA vs. Netherlands odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

The USWNT, the favorite to win the World Cup, won its 1st match against Vietnam 3-0 with 28 shots and 7 on target. Vietnam didn’t have a single shot. However, USA didn’t cover the 5.5-goal spread and wasn’t able to dominate as expected. USA is No. 1 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings.

No. 9 Netherlands should pose a far greater challenge. It beat Portugal 1-0 Sunday via a 13th-minute goal from D Stefanie van der Gragt. Netherlands had 12 shot and 5 on target; Portugal had 2 shots and 1 on target. The Dutch are led by 30-year-old F Lieke Martens, who had 145 caps and 59 goals as of July 2.

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USA vs. Netherlands odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:04 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: USA -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Netherlands +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

USA vs. Netherlands picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 3, Netherlands 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET USA (-140).

While USA didn’t show it often in its opener, the skill is still there, and the defense held Vietnam to zero shots on target, which is impressive regardless of the opponent. The USA had many players making their World Cup debut as well, so nerves were likely high.

It also dominated possession, which the Netherlands didn’t do in its 1st game. Portugal has 44% of the game’s possession. Germany is the only top-5 team the Netherlands have played this year, and it lost 1-0 on April 7 at home.

Considering those struggles against top-tier sides and the USA’s dominance, take USA (-140) despite the juice.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+120).

The Netherlands has a competent attack. It played 5 friendlies prior to the World Cup, and it scored at least 4 goals in 3 of them. It went north of this total in 4 of its 6 games this year. It did manage 12 shots against Portugal and may be able to test a young USA defense.

The USA has several big-name forwards like F Alex Morgan and F Sophia Smith. While it didn’t break through as often as expected against Vietnam, it did have 28 shots and should be able to convert more often if given those opportunities again.

Put both elite attacks together and back OVER 2.5 (+120).

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2023 Women’s World Cup: USA vs. Vietnam odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s USA vs. Vietnam odds and lines, with Women’s World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

USA battles Vietnam Friday to commence both teams’ 3-game group stage. Kickoff in the Group E battle from Eden Park in New Zealand is set for 9 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the USA vs. Vietnam odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

The USWNT qualified for the World Cup as the Group A winner in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in 2022. USA won all 3 games, scoring 9 goals and allowing 0. USA, the No. 1 team in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, is the betting favorite to defend its 2019 Cup title won in France.

Vietnam, No. 32 in the FIFA rankings, qualified by winning in the play-offs for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. It will be among 8 nations making its World Cup debut. Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei and Thailand in the play-off, scoring 4 goals and allowing 1 in the 2 matches. It had finished 3rd in Group C, losing 2 of 3 with a -6 goal differential.

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USA vs. Vietnam odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: USA -20000 (bet $20,000 to win $100) | Vietnam +3500 (bet $100 to win $3,500) | Draw +3000
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -130 | U: -110)

USA vs. Vietnam picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 6, Vietnam 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

The USWNT is the most talented roster in the world. Unfortunately, for Vietnam, it won’t be at the level of its opponent, and it should result in an ugly result. However, at (-20000), there’s absolutely zero value in betting the heavy favorite to come out on top. Ultimately, pass on the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 6.5 (-110).

USA has played 8 games in 2023 and played 7 games in 2022. It played teams like Wales, Japan, and Nigeria, all of which certainly aren’t top-tier nations. However, in neither calendar year did USA go Over 6.5 goals in a single match. It has scored 2 or fewer in 6 straight as well, all of which were held in the USA.

Vietnam doesn’t have the skill players to break through the USA backline either, so it is doubtful the underdog will be able to create many opportunities. USA has 7 clean sheets in 8 games in 2023.

Couple it all together and take the UNDER 6.5 (-110).

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New Zealand vs. USA Women’s National Team odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New Zealand vs. USA odds and lines, with USWNT expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The United States Women’s National Team battles the New Zealand Women’s National Team Tuesday. Kickoff from Wellington Regional Stadium is set for 10:05 p.m. ET (HBO Max). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the New Zealand vs. USA odds, and make our best USWNT bets, picks and predictions.

The USWNT will have 2 tune-up matches at New Zealand to prepare for the SheBelieves Cup, which kicks off on Feb. 16 with the USWNT against Canada. The USWNT is No. 1 in FIFA’s women’s world rankings. They haven’t lost or drawn in 11 matches, dating back to a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic on Feb. 17, 2022.

New Zealand ranks 24th in the world. After these 2 matches, they’ll face Portugal and Argentina twice in the coming month and a half. The last New Zealand national team win was against South Korea on Nov. 30, 2021, albeit they have only played 3 other matches since then. They drew the Czech Republic in the SheBelieve Cup last year.

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New Zealand vs. USA odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:07 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: New Zealand +3000 (bet $100 to win $3,000) | USA -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100) | Draw +950
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -175 | U: +120)

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New Zealand vs. USA picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 3, New Zealand 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Unless it is against a top-5 opponent, almost every USWNT game will get a pass on the moneyline as the odds present no value either way. They have simply been too dominant to bet against, but at (-2500), that just isn’t even close to enough return to bet on the USWNT.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (+120).

The value is here to bet against goals, and the reasoning is mainly due to what happened last time these teams met and then what the United States should be looking to accomplish.

For starters, USWNT won 5-0 on Feb. 20, 2022. That isn’t a shocker, but they had just 4 shots on goal and 5 fouls while only having 59% possession. They weren’t playing at their top game with 3 of those 5 goals being own goals by Glasgow City D Meikayla Moore.

Those mistakes are unlikely to repeat themselves, and otherwise, the USWNT didn’t showcase much attacking dominance. Similarly, the USWNT  likely will be playing different combinations to try to figure things out.

The USWNT has gone Under this total in 7 of 12 games last year and in 4 of its last 5 matches. New Zealand has gone Under this total in 2 of 3 matches last year. With the USWNT trying to figure things out and the trends from last year, back the UNDER 3.5 (+120).

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