In Summer Olympics Men’s Soccer Group D action Sunday, Brazil and Ivory Coast play in a 4:30 a.m. ET kickoff at International Stadium Yokohama. Below, we preview the Brazil vs. Ivory Coast odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
Brazil doubled up Germany 4-2 in its opening match of Group D play, and it was an amazing performance by Richarlison. The forward recorded a hat trick, as Brazil dominated and outperformed Germany 24-7 in shots, including 13-4 in shots on target, with a 52-48 percent edge in possession.
Ivory Coast was impressive in its first Olympic soccer match since the 2008 Beijing Games, posting a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia. Les Elephants were the beneficiaries of an own-goal in the first half, and Franck Kessie punched in the game-winning goal in the 66th minute Thursday.
Brazil vs. Ivory Coast: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Brazil -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Ivory Coast +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Draw +400
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)
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Prediction
Brazil 3, Ivory Coast 1
Money line (ML)
Brazil (-350) looked sharp in doubling up Germany in the opener, but risking three and a half times your potential return is not a recommended wagering strategy.
A better play is YES (-125): BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE for a good value at plus-money.
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Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 3.5 (+110) is also a strong play at plus-money. Brazil flexed its muscle with 4 goals against a very solid German side and should be able to get it done against Cote d’Ivoire.
I do think Les Elephants help the cause with at least 1 goal, as it has a solid cast of young international players.
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