In a Group A matchup, New Zealand (1-0-0 / W-D-L) and Philippines (0-0-1) meet Tuesday in the 2023 Women’s World Cup at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the New Zealand vs. Philippines odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
New Zealand opened Group A play with its 1st-ever Women’s World Cup victory, toppling heavily-favored Norway by a 1-0 count. F Hannah Wilkinson banged in a goal early in the 2nd half for the difference-maker for the Football Ferns.
New Zealand cashed as the underdog while Under 2.5 goals easily cashed. The Under also cashed in the opening group match for Philippines.
The underdog Philippines was tripped up 2-0 against Switzerland on Friday. It was the 1st-ever World Cup appearance for the Pacific Island nation, 1 of 8 countries making their tournament debuts this year. Philippines dropped a 2-1 international friendly against New Zealand back in September.
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New Zealand vs. Philippines odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:14 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: New Zealand -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Philippines +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Draw +360
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -145)
New Zealand vs. Philippines picks and predictions
Prediction
New Zealand 2, Philippines 0
Moneyline (ML)
The host nation New Zealand (-275) should be able to pick up its 2nd victory, spurred on by the boisterous home crowd. However, even if it looks like a good bet that the Football Ferns will take down the inexperienced Philippines (+800) side, it’s not wise to risk 2.75 times the potential return.
PASS.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 GOALS (-145) is a solid play, as the Philippines is unlikely to get on the board, and New Zealand will have some difficulty against a decent defense for the underdogs.
In addition, it’s a good idea to play the “multiple correct score” prop, rolling with NEW ZEALAND 1:0, 2:0 OR 3:0 (+115) at plus-money.
In the “result after 30:00 min” prop section, I also like TIE (-140) as it is not priced out of line. We should get a slow build-up to the offense for the Ferns.
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