World Cup Betting Wednesday June 16th
Group of Death = Group of Dull – Well for the first game and half.
Part of me wishes to say I’m bummed out about Portugal’s 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast but I’m almost resigned to it now, in fact I’m glad we didn’t lose. The effort is there but that moment of magic isn’t. What Maicon did against North Korea today hasn’t happen for a Portuguese team in along time. That is why few have predicted Portugal to repeat what they did in 2006. Now whatever happens they have to go through Brazil in order to safely make it to the knockout stage. What is even more scarier is the fact if Brazil had a hard time breaking down North Korea for a half how is Portugal going to do it?
On a side note I’d like to thank New Zealand’s Winston Reid for turning a push into a win with his late goal against Slovakia. It’s always nice to have a bounce like that go your way.
Moving on to Wednesday
Chile-Honduras over 2 and 2.5 +111
Geography lesson aside both of these teams play a South American style, which usually means push the ball forward. Luckily for me I didn’t think the over’s will start hitting on Tuesday but do believe that turn will start to turn on Wednesday.
Spain -1.5 +111 vs Switzerland
Before Spain break through the glass celling the book on them was great first round and nerves come the knockout stage. Since winning Euro 2008 it’s now the best of both World’s as Spain should remember losing to the USA at the Confederations Cup and won’t take Switzerland lightly.
Uruguay pk and -0.5 +112 vs South Africa
I liked Uruguay to advance from this group and nothing has changed my mind. Mexico were in a tough spot opening up against South Africa, while playing at the host nation isn’t easy there will be less focus on this game for Uruguay. Uruguay has Diego Forlan and here is hoping he becomes the first non Germany striker to really break out at this World Cup.
Record
8-5-6 +.76 units