Argentina vs. Germany Odds: 5 Reasons Argentina Will Win the World Cup Final

Argentina heads into the World Cup final on the heels of a cautiously played draw with the Netherlands that was decided in a shootout. However, while they are playing in Brazil with a measure of home-field advantage and boast the world’s best player, they are the betting underdog facing Germany, who dismantled host Brazil 7-1 in the semifinals. Argentina is a significant underdog in the... 

Germany vs. Argentina Betting: 5 Reasons Germans Will Take Home the Trophy

Germany crushed Brazil in the semifinals 7-1 and they come into this final full of confidence but not over-confident. They have looked great all over the pitch in the knockout-stage matches and they are the World Cup betting favorite in this finals. Sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark had Germany at nearly even odds with Argentina posted at 5-2 and a draw line (after regulation time) of 9-4. Here are... 

Brazil vs. Netherlands Betting Odds, World Cup Prediction, Match Preview

Ask any sports handicapper worth his salt, and he’ll tell you that motivation is the most important factor to picking a winner in a meaningless game. And motivation—or lack of it—has seldom been more obvious than it is in Saturday’s World Cup third-place match. While the Netherlands came so close to getting back to the World Cup final, losing in penalties in the semifinals,... 

United States vs. Belgium Betting Odds Preview, World Cup Prediction

Belgium came into the World Cup as a sleeper squad, and despite winning three matches in group play, their play has been a bit sleepy. Only four nations won all three of their group matches, but Belgium were underwhelming. It has created lots of excitement for American fans and bettors looking to back the United States in the round of 16. They are the betting favorite facing an American squad that... 

Germany vs. Algeria Betting Odds Preview, World Cup Prediction

Germany kept Algeria out of the 1982 World Cup knockout phase by playing a controversial match against Austria. Nearly a third of a century later, Algeria have the chance to exact revenge on half of the teams from the Disgrace of Gijon, as the convenient 1-0 Germany win in 1982 came to be known. Both German and Austria advanced with the 1-0 result, while Algeria were eliminated. “Seeking... 

England vs. Costa Rica Betting Preview, World Cup Odds and Prediction

England have already been eliminated from the World Cup, and they will make several changes in the lineup for this match. The combination of England having nothing to lose and Costa Rica having little to gain has swayed the betting action in this match. Costa Rica have been the surprise of the World Cup so far, as they have won their first two matches and are atop the Group of Champions. Before the... 

Italy vs. Uruguay Odds Preview: Betting Action Favors Azzurri on Even Odds

It’s simple, if not easy, for Uruguay as they battle Italy on Tuesday in the final Group D match for both teams. Win or go home, four years after a stellar run to the semi-finals. The odds, as monitored by Odds Shark, reflect this reality, as a draw will send Italy through, possibly as the group winners. The Italians have the slight advantage on goal differential, so if the match ends in... 

World Cup 2014 Group A Betting Preview: Brazil Dominate Odds

With one of the deepest and most talented international squads in the world and the advantage of being the host nation in 2014, Brazil is favored to win the 2014 World Cup, going off at 3-1 to do so. But before advancing into the knockout stage to compete for the World Cup, Brazil will have to deal with its opponents in Group A: Mexico, Croatia and Cameroon. When it comes to which team will win Group... 

World Cup 2014 Odds: US Long Shot to Advance in Group of Death

It could seem like a long tournament with an early exit for the U.S. at the 2014 World Cup. After drawing into a “group of death” that includes Germany and Portugal, the odds of the U.S. winning in Brazil have tumbled to 100-1, according to most sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. In fact, the outlook is so bleak for the Americans that they sit tied with Ghana with odds of 6-5 to finish... 

Mexico World Cup 2014 Betting: Group A Odds, Predictions

For the second-straight World Cup, Mexico will compete in the group stage against the tournament’s host nation. In 2010, that meant facing South Africa. This year the Mexicans must face tourney favorite Brazil in their bid to advance beyond the group stage for the sixth consecutive time. Mexico heads to the World Cup pegged as 125-1 long shots in World Cup futures wagering, followed by Croatia... 

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