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Women’s basketball gold medal game: USA vs. France odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s USA vs. France odds and lines, with wommen’s basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Team USA and France meet in the 2024 Summer Olympics women’s basketball gold medal game at Accor Arena in Paris Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET (NBC / Peacock / Universo). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines for USA vs. France, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

Team USA cruised by Australia 85-64 in a semifinal Friday two days after defeated Nigeria 88-74 in a quarterfinal. The Americans are 5-0, wining each game by 13 or more points, with the closest margin coming against Belgium (87-74) in group play.

It was a balanced effort against the Aussies Friday as Team USA shot 50.0% (34 of6 8) from the field, including 41.2% (7 of 17) from downtown. USA was especially good from the free-throw line, hitting 90.9% (10 of 11). USA also had a plus-12 rebounding margin, which more than made up for a minus-1 in turnover differential.

F Breanna Stewart went for a game-high 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting with 6 rebounds 5 assists. G Jackie Young added 14 points and 5 assists, G Kahleah Copper finished with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while C A’ja Wilson had 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks.

France needed overtime to dispatch pesky Belgium its 81-75 semifinal win. After spanking Canada and Nigeria by identical 75-54 scores in the first 2 group games, France lost to Australia 79-72, before powering past Germany 84-71 in the quarters.

Against Belgium, F Gabby Williams led the way with 18 points on 5-of-13 shooting, while she was an efficient 7 of 7 from the stripe. France had 4 players score in double digits, although it was an awful 29.9% (23 of 77) from the field, while going just 22.6% (7 of 31) behind the 3-point line. Against Team USA, that simply won’t cut it.

USA vs. France odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:04 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): USA -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100) | France +1040 (bet $100 to win $1,040)
Against the spread (ATS): USA -15.5 (-118) | France +15.5 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -112 | U: -110)

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USA vs. France picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 89, France 71

Moneyline

Team USA (-2500) is not going to be denied a gold medal. It has too strong of a squad. The French side (+1040) isn’t close to being as deep as the American side. Team USA could substitute all 5 players on the floor and it would still have a better lineup vs. France as the Americans features a cast of competitive WNBA stars and legends of the game.

PASS on a ML play.

Against the spread

Team USA -15.5 (-118) will be in hostile territory for the gold medal game as the home crowd will obviously be pro-France. But, it won’t matter. The crowd isn’t playing, and B-Stew, A’ja and company are just too talented — and too big — to not get the job done.

France barely escaped against Belgium and it lost to Australia. USA’s closest games have been by 13 and 14 points. It might be a close game for the 1st half, but look for the Americans to pull away in the 2nd half to win comfortably, perhaps by 20 or more points if the 3’s start falling.

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Over/Under

The OVER 155.5 (-112) is a good bet. Team USA has scored 85 or more points in all 5 games in Paris. The Americans have been fairly consistent on defense, too, holding 2 opponents under 69 points and allowing 75 or more points just once it its 5 outings.

France has turned up the offense a little in the quarterfinals and semifinals, averaging 82.5 PPG, although the Belgium game did go to OT to bump that average up a little bit. France has allowed 71 or more points in the past 3 games, too, and that average is about to get a whole lot worse against the talented Americans.

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Men’s basketball gold medal game: USA vs. France odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USA vs. France odds and lines, with men’s basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In the 2024 Summer Olympics men’s basketball gold medal game, USA and France meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock/Universo). The match takes place at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines for USA vs. France, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

Team USA had to dig deep and pass a stern test from C Nikola Jokic and the Serbian National Team in Thursday’s semifinal win. USA won 110-84 against the Serbs in group play, but it was a much different story in the semis.

USA trailed 31-23 after the 1st quarter, 54-43 at halftime and 76-63 after the 3rd quarter. However, the Americans regrouped and outscored the Serbs 32-15 in the final quarter to escape for a chance at gold.

The Americans shot 57.4% (35 of 61) from the field, and 50% (16 of 32) from behind the arc, while allowing Serbia to outrebound them 34 to 33. The Americans did themselves no favors at the free-throw line, either, hitting just 64.3% (9 of 14) while turning it over 10 times to just 7 for the Serbs.

If USA secures gold, it’s due to the heroics of G Stephen Curry. He was unconscious from downtown, hitting 9 of 14 on 3-pointers, finishing with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.

For France, it outlasted Germany 73-69 in the semifinals to punch its ticket to the final, avenging an 85-71 loss to the Germans in the group finale on Aug. 2. In addition, France surprised Canada 82-73 in the quarterfinals, covering both outings as an underdog.

In the semis, France had 4 players go for 10 or more points, including C Victor Wembanyama, who finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots. However, he shot a dismal 4 of 17 from the field.

The USA team is averaging 106.8 points per game (PPG) in 5 games in Paris while allowing just 86.2 PPG. On the flip side, France has scored 85 or fewer points in 4 of 5 games in these Olympics.

USA vs. France odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 a.m. ET.

2-way moneyline (ML): USA -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100) | France +880 (bet $100 to win $880)
2-way spread: USA -16 (-112) | France +16.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 175.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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USA vs. France picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 103, France 82

Moneyline

USA (-1800) is going to get the job done in the gold medal game, but you can’t risk 18 times your potential return. There is never a good reason to bet such a heavy favorite with so much risk.

The Americans played their worst game of the tournament against one of the best players in the world in Jokic. After being down entering the 4th quarter, USA kicked it into gear and got the job done. The scare will propel this Dream Team version to glory.

PASS.

2-way line/Against the spread

After USA -16 (-112) struggled for a majority of the semifinals contest with Serbia, the 1st thought might be to back the host nation France +16 (-108). However, the Serbs have the Joker, while the French have a talented big in Wembanyama, but he is still relatively young, and he can’t take over the entire game against a stacked team of NBA players like Jokic.

The alarm clock went off for the Americans in the 4th quarter of the semis, and you can expect they’ll go off in this game and get the job done, hitting the century mark once more.

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Over/Under

The OVER 175.5 (-105) is a strong play, as the USA team will hit triple digits again. This offense is so good, and it will be able to take advantage of France, especially when Wembanyama is on the bench getting a breather.

Again, Team USA has averaged 106.8 PPG in 5 Olympic games, and that’s what is driving this Over play. The worry is if France can get into the 80s to make it a comfortable afternoon.

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2024 Summer Olympics: Zambia vs. USWNT soccer odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Zambia vs. United States odds and lines, with Olympics women’s soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In 2024 Summer Olympics women’s soccer action, Zambia and the United States meet Thursday at 3 p.m. ET (USA Network / Peacock / Universo). The opener for both teams takes place at Allianz Riviera in Nice, France. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines for the Zambia vs. USWNT, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

Zambia and United States are in Group B with Australia and Germany, which play earlier in the day at 1 p.m. ET (Peacock / Universo).

The Copper Queens from Zambia are 64th in the FIFA rankings. It defeated Cameroon in the final round of the African qualifiers to punch its ticket to Paris. Zambia is appearing in the Summer Olympics for the 2nd time, also appearing in Tokyo where it finished 9th.

The USWNT posted a scoreless draw in a friendly against Costa Rica in Washington D.C. July 16. The Americans have posted 4 consecutive clean sheets in 4 international friendlies leading up to the Olympics. The last time USA allowed a team to score was 5 matches ago in a 2-2 win on penalties against Canada in the SheBelieves Cup in April.

The USWNT has won 5 golds in the Olympics, but it hasn’t won it all since the 2012 London games.

Men’s soccer: Gold medals picks and predictions

Zambia vs. USWNT odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:37 a.m. ET.

3-way moneyline (ML): Zambia +5000 (bet $100 to win $5,000) | USWNT -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100) | Draw +1300
2-way spread: Zambia +2.5 (+130) | USWNT -2.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 3.5 (O: -136 | U: +108)

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Zambia vs. USWNT picks and predictions

Prediction

USWNT 4, Zambia 1

Moneyline

You can’t play the United States (-3000) straight up on the 3-way moneyline, risking 30 times your potential return. While it’s a near certainty that the Stars and Stripes hammer Zambia (+5000), there is no value playing the giant favorite.

PASS.

2-way Line/Against the spread

USWNT -2.5 (-160) is a strong play laying the points.

Zambia +2.5 (+130) took it on the chin in the Olympic opener in the Tokyo games, falling 10-3 against the Netherlands. While the Copper Queens should be much improved, facing a world power on the pitch in the opening match in Paris is a tall order.

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Over/Under

OVER 3.5 (-136) is a strong play, and the Americans could take care of the Over all on its own.

While the USWNT has scored 8 goals in the past 4 matches, it has faced some higher quality competition in the friendlies. It should roll up the offense against an overmatched Zambian side.

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2024 Summer Olympics: France vs. USA men’s soccer odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s France vs. United States odds and lines, with Olympics men’s soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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In 2024 Summer Olympics men’s soccer action, host nation France and the United States meet Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET (USA Network / Peacock / Telemundo). Kickoff is at Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines for the France vs. United States, and make our expert Summer Olympic picks and predictions.

France and United States meet in their opening match of Group A play. The group also includes Guinea and New Zealand, which face off earlier in the day.

French manager Thierry Henry has an inexperienced, but talented U23 group. France (+210) is the gold medal favorite, slightly ahead of Argentina (+240) and Spain (+280) before the odds get much longer for the other competing nations.

France is led by Alexandre Lacazette, who plays for Lyon in France’s top tier Ligue 1. The talented striker played for Arsenal in the English Premier League for 5 seasons (2017-2022).

While there are 3 overage spots available to include players older than 23 years of age, France will not have star and usual team captain F Kylian Mbappe. His new employer Real Madrid was against the idea of its big investment competing in the Olympic format.

Meanwhile, Team USA won’t have F Christian Pulisic. The Americans qualified for the Olympic tournament for the first time since the 2008 games in Beijing. Despite no Pulisic, manager Marko Mitrovic has a talented U23 squad. GK Gaga Slonina is top-notch, and the team features F’s Paxten Aaronson and Taylor Booth, as well as MF Gianluca Busio to provide the scoring.

Men’s soccer: Gold medals picks and predictions

France vs. United States odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:23 a.m. ET.

3-way moneyline (ML): France -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | United States +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Draw +360
2-way spread: France -1.5 (+130) | United States +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +109)

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France vs. United States picks and predictions

Prediction

France 1, United States 0

Moneyline

Look for the host nation France (-240) to get off to a quick start. However, risking nearly 2½ times your potential return is quite a bit, and there is just not enough reward.

Instead, it’s a good idea to play HALF-TIME RESULT DRAW (+135). This match kicks off prior to the opening ceremonies. Expect the energy to be a bit low, and the play uneven as these 2 young sides get started. It will take a while to feel each other out and gain any offensive momentum.

2-way Line/Against the spread

UNITED STATES +1.5 (-160) is worth look as this team definitely isn’t devoid of talent. The USMNT should at least be able to hang around and keep it within a goal … even in facing the host nation.

It’s likely a good thing that this young USA squad is facing the hosts earlier rather than later as France should gain steam and confidence as the tournament goes on.

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Over/Under

UNDER 2.5 (+109) at plus-money might be the best play on the board.

Yes, we have some young players on both sides, and they’ll be excited to try and make a name for themselves. But, again, this is before the Olympics really kick into gear with opening ceremonies taking place Friday.

There won’t be a ton of attention on Wednesday’s match, which should get off to a very, very slow start before the offense takes root and starts developing a little chemistry and consistency.

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

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

Sweden battles USA in the Round of 16 Sunday. Kickoff from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is set for 5 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sweden vs. USA odds, and make our best Women’s World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Sweden looked every bit of a team that could win the 2023 Women’s World Cup. It won all 3 group stage games, scoring 9 goals and allowing just 1. It beat South Africa 2-1, Italy 5-0 and Argentina 2-1. Sweden has a plethora of high-caliber players, but few in the tournament are more experienced than M Caroline Seger, who is the captain and has 200+ caps.

Sweden sits 3rd in the FIFA Women’s Rankings, only behind Germany (eliminated in group stage) and USA.

While the pre-tournament favorite, USA had a poor showing in the group stage and qualified with 1 more point than Portugal. It drew Portugal 0-0, drew Netherlands 1-1 and beat Vietnam 3-0. The concerning parts lie in how it has possessed. It had just 44% possession in its draws against Netherlands and Portugal—2 games it was significantly favored in.

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Sweden vs. USA odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Sweden +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | USA +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Draw +210
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +135 | U: -190)

Sweden vs. USA picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 1, Sweden 1 (Sweden advances in penalty kicks)

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+210).

The USA is far better than it has played, and while I expect it to be sent home, the full-time battle should be a close one. USA had 2 group-stage draws, both of which it had more shots yet less possession.

Sweden dominated weaker opponents as it should have but it needed a 90th-minute goal to beat South Africa, the other team that qualified from Group G. Sweden has the experience and defensive aptitude to limit the United States, much like the Netherlands did.

Sweden had just 8 shots on frame against it throughout the first 3 matches. It also owned the majority of possession. These teams are as close as it gets, and for this value, back a full-time DRAW (+210).

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. BET BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE – YES (+105).

Both teams have scored in every game outside of USA’s 0-0 draw with Portugal. Even in that game, the USA had 6 shots on frame. I wouldn’t be confident in the teams combining for Over 2.5 goals, but each has strong midfield play and should be able to have ample opportunities in the final 3rd.

USA has had at least 4 shots on goal in each match and at least 10 shots in each. Sweden hasn’t faced a team in the top 10, so its 1 goal allowed through the 3 matches isn’t quite as notable. It should feel some pressure from an athletic USA front.

Sweden has averaged 3 goals per game and notched 3 on Norway in its final World Cup tune-up match in April as well. While many goals being scored may not be likely, expect both to get on the board.

Take BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+105).

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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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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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Mexico at USA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Mexico at USA odds and lines, with expert USMNT picks, predictions and best bets.

The United States Men’s National Soccer Team welcomes Mexico to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Wednesday for an international friendly. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET and can be watched nationally on TBS. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mexico vs. USA odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

This will be the USMNT’s 5th game since a thrilling World Cup run. In the previous 4 matches, the U.S. has drawn Columbia, lost to Serbia and defeated El Salvador and Grenada.

As for this matchup, it will be the inaugural Allstate Continental Clasico. While the USA will have a slew of young, fresh talent, players like D Sergino Dest and D Walker Zimmerman will be at this camp.

Mexico didn’t get to the knockout stage in the World Cup, scoring 4 points in 3 games. Since then, it has tied Jamaica 2-2 and beaten Suriname 2-0, both matches as part of the CONCACAF Nations League.

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Mexico at USA odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Mexico +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | USA +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Draw +220
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -165)

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Mexico at USA picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 1, Mexico 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN USA (+165).

USA, behind Dest, Zimmerman and several others, will have more experience on the pitch.

Mexico is bringing 2 forwards, neither of which have had a cap with the national team. Its 3 goalkeepers combine for just 5 caps as well, so inexperience is a very serious concern.

The USMNT has also won 3 of the last 4 matches between the 2 sides and has won the last 3 in a row in the United States. Considering its experience and recent success, back USA (+165).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-165).

All the experience for both teams comes from the backline. D Jesus Gallardo has 82 caps and D Nestor Araujo has 64. That will be the most experienced group for the road side, as it will be for the home side.

Couple that with this total having gone Under in 3 straight matches and in 6 of the last 8, take the UNDER 2.5 (-165) despite the juice.

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USA vs. Colombia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USA vs. Colombia odds and lines, with USMNT expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The United States Men’s National Team battles the Colombia Men’s National Team Saturday in Los Angeles. Kickoff from Dignity Health Sports Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the USA vs. Serbia odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

The USMNT won’t have many familiar faces as this call-up roster seems more primed to showcase the next group of talent for the USA. The USMNT played Wednesday and lost 2-1 to Serbia, striking first on a goal by F Brandon Vazquez, who was making his first cap for USA. They did have 9 more shots yet had 1 fewer strike on goal. USMNT dominated possession with 62%.

Colombia, on the other hand, missed the 2022 World Cup. Their last competition was March 29, a 1-0 win over Venezuela. While this also won’t be Colombia’s A team, they do have talent with Columbus Crew F Cucho Hernandez, who scored 9 goals in 16 matches and completed changed the Crew’s season last year. They will also be the far fresher side as the USMNT played Wednesday.

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USA vs. Colombia odds

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Moneyline: USA +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Colombia +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Draw +225
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -155)

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USA vs. Colombia picks and predictions

Prediction

USA 2, Colombia 2

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+225).

The USMNT showed a better-than-expected ability to get into the Serbian back line and get shots, but they struggled to finish. With so many players new to the roster, that should be expected. However, with 20 shots, they should be able to convert more against Colombia. Also, F Jesus Ferreira, who didn’t play Wednesday, should see time.

Colombia will have talent on their roster with Hernandez and talented LAFC F Chicho Arango. Both sides should be able to push forward, and with Colombia sitting 17th in the world rankings, they should present a challenge for the USMNT.

I expect to see some more of the USMNT more talented players like Ferreira, and at this value, a DRAW (+225) is how I’d play the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+115).

The USMNT started D Walker Zimmerman Wednesday, and he is their best defender. They may opt to give D Sam Rogers more time along with potentially seeing M Paxten Aaronson. Players like Aaronson and Ferreira should bring pace while Colombia is going to have its own talented attackers.

Arango had 16 goals in 28 starts last season for LAFC. He can get into the final third with ease, and the combination of Arango and Hernandez could be trouble. Considering the talent that should be on display, back the OVER 2.5 (+115).

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