France are one of the footballing powerhouses, and there was no surprise when they won the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia. After all, Les Bleus had one of the best squads at the time. Hugo Lloris, Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and N’Golo Kante were among the players.
France retain some of those players and are among the favourites to win the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. According to , the 1998 world champions are third favourites behind Brazil and Argentina at 13/2 to go all the way.
And we think that they could.
France have some of the best players on the planet. Hugo Lloris is the number one goalkeeper, and the Tottenham Hotspur star remains one of the best in his position in the world. Yes, the Frenchman does make mistakes on occasions, but …
Brazil will be under pressure to erase memories of the 2014 World Cup by winning this year s Copa America on home soil, while Lionel Messi and Argentina have a score of their own to settle following disappointment in Russia 12 months ago.
On one of Brazilian football s darkest days, the Selecao were humiliatingly crushed 7-1 by Germany as hosts in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals and they fell a stage earlier in Russia last year.
Argentina were even more underwhelming at the 2018 World Cup than their rivals, finding themselves eliminated in the last 16, with their performances resulting in a major overhaul of the coaching staff and squad.
An ageing Chile will do well to win a third successive title, but both of the favourites have plenty of baggage heading into the…
A Football Association arbitration hearing ruled in favour of Sheffield United in their claim for compensation from West Ham over the Carlos Tevez third-party ownership affair, on this day in 2008.
The Blades were relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2006-07 season when West Ham beat Manchester United 1-0 to secure top-flight safety, with Tevez scoring the only goal of the game.
However, the Hammers were fined a record £5.5million by the Premier League for fielding Tevez and Javier Mascherano as they were ineligible to play under league rules regarding third-party ownership.
2007: Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League, while West Ham survived thanks to Carlos Tevez
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It’s been a good few weeks for both the Vikings and 49ers. The 49ers have beaten the Rams and Jags, while the Vikings have beaten the Packers and Chargers, with both teams putting themselves in the playoff conversation.
If you’re betting on this game then you’ll need our NFL picks and predictions for the Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers.
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Last week saw Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady square off for what is likely to be the final time. After getting one over on Brady, Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers will now turn to Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots in Week 4.
While last week’s duel came down to the final moments, competitiveness may not be ahead in Green Bay as it’s a 9.5-point NFL betting favorite ahead of Sunday.
A potential blowout weighs in here, with our best NFL prop picks for the Patriots vs. Packers, with kickoff on October 2.
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Another doubleheader is ready to go for MNF odds with the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicking off the action at the Pirate Ship in Tampa.
Week 3 odds feature a matchup of undefeated teams — as well as former Oklahoma Sooner quarterbacks — as Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield go toe-to-toe for the first time in their careers as starters on either side. Both teams will be looking to stay undefeated and keep up with fellow undefeated division foes.
Continue reading for tonight’s free NFL picks for Eagles vs. Buccaneers in the NFL player props market. Make sure to also read our full Eagles vs. Buccaneers betting picks as well as our Mike Evans props spotlight picks before placing your wagers!
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Just how low can they go? That question will be on the minds of football fans and sports bettors alike this evening when the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers clash on Thursday Night Football. The Pats rank dead last in the NFL in scoring at a paltry 12.3 points per game and were blanked by the Los Angeles Chargers the last time they took the field. The Steelers, meanwhile, have scored 10 points or less five times this season and have the league’s 28th ranked offense. It’s no wonder that tonight’s projected Over/Under of 30.5 points is the lowest total for an NFL game since 2005.
While there are a number of different subscription-based TV channels and streaming services available to watch tonight’s game, you can also live stream Patriots vs. Steelers direc…
No NFL team has been more profitable at the sportsbook than the Detroit Lions over the past three seasons.
Under fiery head coach Dan Campbell, Detroit has gone from loveable underdog to Super Bowl contender, boasting a 37-17 ATS record since 2021 (68.5%). And while the Lions keep covering, their place in the betting market is mutating.
Detroit was a point-spread favorite only five times in Campbell’s first two seasons but 2023 saw a shift in expectations, as Detroit gave points in 16 of its 20 total games (including playoffs).
The bar is set even higher in 2024, with the Lions near the top of the futures odds. Can they move forward after last year’s excruciating NFC Championship collapse, or has Motown missed its window?
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After five straight divisional matchups featured in Thursday Night Football odds, Week 7 offers a bit of a downshift with the Denver Broncos visiting the New Orleans Saints.
In addition to an inter-conference matchup, both teams will be trotting out rookie QBs — and the opening total was an action-inspiring 38.5.
Check back for the latest Week 7 odds for this matchup, plus TNF player props and the full TNF schedule.
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Broncos vs Saints opening odds
- Point spread: Denver +2.5 | New Orleans -2.5
- Moneyline: Denver +114 | New Orleans -134
- Total: Over 38.5 | Under 38.5
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