Another day, another great schedule of World Cup futbol.I suppose I can call it soccer, considering it is being hosted mostly in America.
Though I don't understand all of the rules of soccer, it has been fun watching.Similar to the World Baseball Classic and Olympics, when every country cares, the games are just more exciting.
The USA is not known for being a soccer country, but we're all behind the Men's team.Yesterday I had a play in every game, and I'll try to do that again.I lost as England allowed a goal to Congo, pushing the total over 2.5, but I was correct that England would score two or fewer.
In the Belgium game, we hit both teams to score, and a +230 winner if you bet on the 90-minute draw.I was unable to get a winner for us in the USA game, as I bet on both teams scoring.
Team USA won 2-0, and Bosnia-Herzegovina couldn't score despite a terrible red card giving them a man advantage.Austria goalkeeper Robert Almer, left, watches as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, misses a penalty during the Euro 2016 Group F soccer match between Portugal and Austria at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, Saturday, June 18, 2016.(AP Photo/Martin Meissner)Spain vs.
AustriaSpain is a fairly big favorite in this game.They are -360 on the three-way moneyline with a draw being the second option, which means Austria is highly unlikely to win the game.
To emphasize this point, Spain is -1000 to qualify and advance, meaning that if it goes to extra time and penalty kicks, they are still very likely to win.In the Group Stage, Spain started with a disappointing draw against Cape Verde, then they had two wins over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Austria won their opening match against Jordan, then lost 2-0 to Argentina, and had a draw with Algeria.They don't seem to be the most crisp team in the tournament.
I do think that Spain has a great defense and it will remain their strength here.I think they shut out Austria, give me the under 0.5 team total.Portugal's Cri...