In the 2nd Group B group stage match Monday, the Team USA will take on Wales with kickoff at Al Rayyan set for 2 p.m. ET (FOX) . Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the USA vs. Wales odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Earlier Monday, England will take on Iran to help commence Group B action. As for this game, USA is ranked No. 16 and Wales is No. 19.
Wales is led by F Gareth Bale, who joined MLS side LAFC in the middle of the season. F Daniel James and M Aaron Ramsey are 2 other names to keep an eye on. Wales is just 2-5-2 in 2022.
As for the USMNT, it has elected M Tyler Adams to be its captain, but F Christian Pulisic, who plays for Chelsea, is undoubtedly the team’s most dynamic attacker.
USA is 5-4-3 in 2022. Arsenal backup GK Matt Turner will likely get the start with M Weston McKennie being another impactful name to watch.
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USA vs Wales odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:04 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USA +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Wales +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Draw +215
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +145 | U: -170)
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Prediction
USA 1, Wales 0
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN USA (+155).
The United States is playing better than Wales, which lost 4 of 5 in Nations League play leading up to the World Cup. Bale didn’t work in well with LAFC and showed his age and pace.
He may not be as much a factor as many think. While Wales is deeper than just Bale, the top-level talent with the USA behind Pulisic and McKennie is better.
USA also has key defenders in D Tim Ream, who was playing at a high level for a mid-table EPL side prior to the World Cup. USA’s talent at all levels should be too much for Wales.
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-170).
This is the preferred play, but the value obviously isn’t there at -170. But USA has gone Under 2.5 goals in 3 straight matches and in 8 of the 12 so far this season.
Wales has gone Under this total in 5 of 9. Excluding a 5-0 win over Grenada, the US scored just 1 goal in its last 4 matches.
USA just hasn’t been able to consistently put the ball in the back of the net, but considering it has given up just 3 in its 6 games, its defense has been just as solid.
Back UNDER 2.5 (-170), but truly consider the USA moneyline more for the value.
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