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07-02-21 | Spain v. Switzerland OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-1 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 5 m | Show |
My 10* EURO-CUP QUARTER-FINAL TOTAL OF YEAR is on the OVER Switzerland/Spain. Switzerland is off a wild, high-scoring shootout win over the French in the round of 16. Spain beat Croatia 5-3 to advance. Switzerland though has to be feeling confident after coming back from a 3-1 deficit to France to send it into extra time, and then eventually win on penalty kicks. A win for Switzerland today would see it go farther than in any other major tournament, having reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup in 1934, 1938 and 1954. Spain had a 3-1 lead going into the 77th minute with Croatia before almost throwing its lead away. Spain will be wary here to mess around, as it's actually not had the best Tournament to this point, drawing its first two fixtures. It then put five goals past Slovakia in its final group match, and just had five in their last one as well. There's no reason to believe that Spain won't continue to find the back of the net here either. You may want to consider the "BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE" prop as well. But here I'm expecting a faster-paced affair, one which flies over this number in regulation. And that's the play, the over in regulation between Spain and Switzerland. Good luck...Larry |
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06-29-21 | Germany v. England OVER 2.25 | Top | 0-2 | Loss | -55.5 | 22 h 45 m | Show |
My 10* EURO-CUP TOTAL OF THE WEEK is on the OVER England/Germany. England has struggled to find the back of the net so far in this tournament, but I expect the Three Lions to finally get things rolling here against a Germany team which has been susceptible on the backend. England has two 1-nil victories and a scoreless draw. It hasn't allowed a goal in 450 minutes of football, but now it faces its most daunting task here in Germany's attack. Joachim Low and Germany will be out to push the pace and get the Three Lions on their heels. If England has to play from behind, it's going to be out of its comfort zone and that's something that Low wants to see happen here. Neither team has any significant injuries to deal with either. But if England is going to get by this offensive juggernaut, it's going to need its captain Harry Kane to rediscover his golden form. Germany's attack is the most efficient that England has seen and I think it's defense will finally get cracked here. Look for this total to fly well over in regulation before the final whistle sounds. Good luck...Larry |
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06-27-21 | Portugal v. Belgium +150 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 150 | 21 h 47 m | Show |
My 10* WIPE-OUT WINNER is on Belgium. Lukaku vs Ronaldo. I say Lukaku wins out today. In four of the last six meetings between these clubs, the total has eclipsed "over" 2.5 goals. Belgium scored seven goals during the group stage. Portugal has seen five of its last six games having at least three goals being scored. Perhaps playing a "BTTS" score prop, or the "OVER" is worth a second look as well. But for this selection, my play is definitely on Belgium to win outright in regulation. Roberto Martinez's side has won five of the last six matches in all competitions, inculding all three Group Stage contests. Portugal was vulnerable against Germany and it also failed to beat France. I say that Portugal continues to struggle against the World's elite here as well. Lukaku had three goals in the group stage and I expect him to have a big game here as well. I think Portugal is weak on the backend and Belgium will find a way to eventually take advantage. The play is Belgium in regulation. Good luck...Larry |
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06-26-21 | Denmark -113 v. Wales | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 17 h 56 m | Show |
My 10* PERFECT STORM is on Denmark. Wales finished second in Group A to Italy, while Denmark finished second to Belgium in Group B, despite losing its first two games. Wales made it to the knockouts in 2016 as well. The Dragons lost 1-0 in their final group match against Italy. Of note though is that Wales has lost its two previous matches in Amsterdam, in 1998 and 2014 and it won have any supporters present here. Denmark supporters will be able to attend though. Christian Eriksen will be on the front of everyone's minds today. A 4-1 win over Russia in their final opening game was enough to push the Danes through and I believe they carry that momentum over. Denmark and Wales have no significant injuries to report. That said, Denmark got the better of Wales both home and away during the 2018 UEFA Nations League and it's now seven places higher than the Dragons in the FIFA rankings. I think the Danes have enough factors working in their favor today to continue their success in this matchup. So that's my call on Saturday morning, rolling with Denmark. Good luck...Larry |
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06-22-21 | Scotland v. Croatia UNDER 2.5 | Top | 1-3 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 38 m | Show |
My 10* EURO CUP TOTAL OF THE WEEK is on the UNDER Croatia/Scotland. Scotland drew were England nil-nil in its most recent match, while Croatia also ended with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic. Croatia is struggling offensively, and I don't expect that to change here vs. the defensive-minded Scots. Ivan Perisic scored the equalizer for Croatia against the Czech's, but finding the back of the net even once against Scotland could prove difficult. Croatia needs outside help and it needs to win to advance. The Tartan Army won't be rolling over though obviously. While a goalless draw isn't great for the fans, it has to be viewed as a victory by Scotland. However, Scotland has yet to find the back of the net in the Tournament, and that could once again be an issue here against this determined Croatia side. Croatia have been forced to cope without Rangers left-back Borna Barisic, and he's listed as questionable again this afternoon. Clearly that's not good for Croatia's attack. Scotland also got dealt a major blow with a positive COVID 19 test for Billy Gilmour. Yes, both teams are "desperate." But I don't think that fact is going to magically lead to a bunch of goals suddenly being scored here. In fact, I say it goes the other way, that these two defensive-minded clubs once again rely on their strength and wait for the other to make the first mistake. This number is high, the play is the under. Good luck...Larry |
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06-19-21 | Poland v. Spain OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-1 | Loss | -117 | 23 h 23 m | Show |
My 10* Euro Cup TOTAL OF THE MONTH is on the OVER Spain/Poland. I expect plenty of balls to find the back of the net in this one. Spain can't be happy here after its goalless draw with Sweden on Monday. Poland will be out to atone for a 2-1 loss to Slovakia in its opening match. It wasn't from a lack of trying for Spain in its opening game, but it ran into a red hot keeper in Robin Olsen. With Slovakia up next, the Spaniards know they'll need to press the pace here and win convincingly. Poland's form is terrible, as it has just one win in its last eight matches. These teams haven't faced each other since 2010, and in that game Spain won 6-0. I don't expect such a lop-sided discrepancy here, but I do expect plenty of goals and a similar final combined score here between these two hungry sides. Considering the circumstances each side finds itself in, I believe this total is much too low. The play is the over. Good luck...Larry |
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06-17-21 | Belgium +108 v. Denmark | Top | 2-1 | Win | 108 | 19 h 24 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE MONTH is on Belgium. Belgium destroyed Russia 3-0 and I believe it'll crush Denmark as well today. Belgium didn't even feature its full line-up in the win over Russia, which makes its victory all that much more impressive. Denmark lost to Finland and now it has to move ahead without its best player for the rest of the Tournament. The last three encounters between the countries sees Belgium have two wins and a draw. Christan Eriksen is "OK," but a distraction overall for Denmark. Denmark has an inability to finish chances, and I have a hard time seeing it even finding the back of the net a single time today against this World Class team from Belgium. Belgium won't be taking the foot off the gas, or looking past anyone. It's full speed ahead every game and I believe that'll be the case here against this overmatched Denmark side. Great value here on the "better" team. The play is Belgium. Good luck...Larry |
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06-15-21 | Germany v. France +175 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 175 | 26 h 41 m | Show |
My 10* EURO CUP GAME OF THE WEEK is on France. Could this opening match be any bigger? It's a big one alright. France though has five wins and a draw over its last six games, while Germany has three wins, two losses and a draw over its last six. The Germans have held the French to two straight draws the last two games that these countries have played in Germany. France played to two straight 3-0 wins before the Euro Cup started. Didier Deschamp enjoyed Euro Cup success back in 2000, and now he's out to lead France to victory as manager. The Germans have jus been too inconsistent of late, with a 6-0 loss to Spain, and a 2-1 defeat to North Macedonia. Germany also struggled in Russia in 2018. France is the better offensive team for sure, but I'd argue it's also the better defensive team. I say that Deschamp is out to send an early message with a decisive attack from start to finish. The play is France. Good luck...Larry |
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06-12-21 | Switzerland v. Wales OVER 2 | Top | 1-1 | Push | 0 | 20 h 10 m | Show |
My 10* DEBUT TOTAL is on the OVER Wales/Switzerland. Both teams have hopes of reach at least the first knockout round, but Group A is a very tough one. It will be crucial for either of these hopeful sides to earn a win here, and as such, I'm expecting more of a wide-open game, rather than a slower-paced "chess match." Wales comes in with some momentum here, as it put together a five-game unbeaten streak in qualifying to finish runner-up to Croatia. Both teams are essentially going to be fighting for second place behind Italy. Switzerland lost to Poland in the round of 16 five years ago. It's won six games in a row and it held Span to a 1-1 draw ahead of that streak. Both teams are filled with talent and each is desperate for a victory to open. I say that results in goals, not a defensive affair. The play is the over. Good luck...Larry |
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07-15-18 | Croatia v. France -105 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 72 h 50 m | Show |
My 10* LEGEND is on France to win in regulation (11:00 AM EST). I had a play on France in its victory over Belgium and I think it’s going to find a way to take the finale in regulation as well. Croatia has been a great story to this point, but I think it’s outclassed across the board in this one. Note that the Croatians have been taken to extra-time in all three knock-out matches so far. France is the deeper, more talented and experienced team as well, having also reached the 2016 Euro Final most recently. The French come in at full strength. Keep your eyes on Antoine Griezmann, who has a knack for the “big moments,” having been involved in 20 goals (12 scored, eight assists) in his last 20 France appearances. You’ll also want to track Kylian Mbappe, who has scored three goals over his last two games. The French have been on an entirely different level since the knock-out stages began. Note that France is now unbeaten in its last ten matches, winning eight outright. Croatia comes into this one pretty much fit as well. Luke Modric is one of three Croatians with two goals. Mario Mandzukic scored the winner against England. But France has improved with each game of this 2018 World Cup and it’s had to navigate the much more difficult route. The Croatian’s come in exhausted after three straight extra time victories. Play on France to win in regulation. Good luck…Larry |
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07-10-18 | Belgium v. France +153 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 153 | 28 h 24 m | Show |
My 10* SOCCER GAME OF THE YEAR is on France to win in regulation over Belgium (2:00 EST). Belgium comes in off a big win over tournament favorite Brazil, but I think it’ll stumble here against this surging French team. France comes in off a convincing 2-0 win over Uruguay in its last round. Good news for the French is that Blaise Matuidi is back from suspension after having to sit out the quarter-final. And that means that France comes in at full strength to this one. Keep your eyes on speedster Kylian Mbappe, who has scored three goals in the tournament, two of which came against Argentina. You’ll also want to track Antoine Griezmann for the French, who managed his third goal of the Tourney against Uruguay. Note that France comes in having won seven and drawn two of its last nine matches. Belgium will be missing the services of Thomas Meunier after he picked up his second yellow card against Brazil. The Belgians are led by Romelu Lukaku, who has four goals so far in the tournament. Lukaku scored four times over the first two group stage games, but he’s been quiet since. Clearly it’s not going to be easy for the French, as Belgium comes in unbeaten since August 2016, including having won all five of its games outright so far in the Tournament. But France has kept three clean sheets in its last four matches and I ultimately believe that Belgium will finally meet its match defensively in this one. The French are finally firing on all cylinders at both ends of the field and I like them to punch their ticket to the final game. Play on France. Good luck…Larry |
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07-06-18 | France v. Uruguay OVER 2 | Top | 2-0 | Push | 0 | 73 h 4 m | Show |
My 10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH is the over France/Uruguay (10:00 AM EST). I’m expecting these two capable countries to put some balls in the back of the net. Uruguay comes in off a win over Portugal, while France took care of business over Argentina to advance to the Quarters. Uruguay will be looking for others to step up here with the news that Edinson Cavani is likely to sit this one out with a leg injury. That means that Cristhian Stuani will be paired with Luis Suarez up front in this one. Keep your eyes on Suarez though, who scored two goals in the group round to move to 53 on the international stage. Antoine Griezmann won the 2016 Euro Golden Boot and he’d notch another one in the most recent victory as well for France. The French would win 4-3 over Argentina and in my opinion, everything points to another high-scoring thriller here as well. France has history working against it this afternoon, as it’s won just one of its last seven matches against Uruguay. Kylian Mbappe has four goals in his last five appearances for the French though and I think he’ll have a productive match here as well. When you add it all up, this one the feel of a wide open “shootout,” rather than a tightly-checked “chess match.” Play the over. Good luck…Larry |
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06-28-18 | Belgium +190 v. England | Top | 1-0 | Win | 190 | 29 h 11 m | Show |
My 10* WINNER is on Belgium (2:00 EST). These two sides have found the back of the net at a prolific rate to open the 2018 World Cup, but to this point neither has really been challenged. That’s about to change on Thursday though. Belgium comes in on a 21 match unbeaten streak dating to 2016, while England is on a 12-game unbeaten run. Belgium most recently beat Tunisia 5-2, while England got the better of Panama 6-1. Top spot is up for grabs in Group G, but for a number of different reasons, I think the Belgians have the advantage. Harry Kane had two goals for the Three Lions in their opening win against Tunisia and then he notched a hat-trick against Panama. Kane though will figure to have a much more difficult time against the Belgians World class backend Thursday afternoon. England has a notorious history of struggling in the “big games,” and it also has had difficulty against other European nations, as the last Euro team it played it would draw 1-1 with Italy at Wembley in March. Romelu Lukaku is rolling for Belgium as well, as he netted two goals against both Panama and Tunisia. Over his last seven appearances for the Belgians he’s posted ten goals. As good as England has looked, I think it’s going to falter against this other European heavyweight. Belgium has won six of its last seven matches and it hasn’t lost since 2016. Belgium took care of Tunisia much easier than England did as well, as the Three Lions needed an extra time goal from Kane to secure the victory. The “step up” in competition proves to be too much for England in my opinion this time around. The Three Lions have already moved onto the next round, but Belgium is out to send a message on Thursday. Good luck…Larry |