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Spain is favored to beat Belgium in their FIFA World Cup match
By Frankie Moss — Frankie covers the news the market overreacts to: injuries, scratches, trade chatter. He makes a living on the other side of the panic. If the whole betting world leans one way after a headline, Frankie is already looking at the fade.
Spain is favored to beat Belgium in their FIFA World Cup match. The DraftKings market has Spain priced at -160 to win, with Belgium at +450 and the draw at +295. The market suggests that Spain is the stronger team, and their odds and stats reflect that. With the over 2.5 goals priced at -130 and the under at 105. The match is expected to be high-scoring thanks to stars like Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal leading the attack. Against a weak Belgium back line, Spain should find the back of the net early and often.
The Norway vs England match is another interesting fixture. England is favored to win at -115, with Norway at 310 and the draw at 270. England is no doubt the stronger team on paper, but team's have often been rewarded for seeking out wins this World Cup, and Norway will no doubt be the more aggressive team with world-class attacking players in Haaland and Ødegaard.
The Play
- Spain ML: -160
- Norway or Draw: -105
The window closes fast on these matches, and the panic is the edge. Trust the line, not the press conference, and make your bets accordingly. I'm looking to capitalize on these markets before the lines move.