Monday 21 November 2022 04:44 PM World Cup betting: Oddsmakers favor USA in opening match against Wales trends now
It's been eight years since the US Men's National Team appeared in the World Cup, and in that time sports wagering has enjoyed widespread legalization in more than half of US states.
It means that this year's tournament in Qatar will likely be the most bet-upon World Cup in US history, with Americans expected to wager a whopping $1.8 billion on tournament, according to industry projections.
The USMNT will kick off its World Cup campaign with a match against Wales at 2pm on Monday, and oddsmakers slightly favor the US side to win.
On Caesars Sportsbook, the moneyline last paid +145 for a US win (risk $100 to win $145), +210 for a Wales victory, and +200 for a draw.
The US National Men's Team will kick off its World Cup campaign with a match against Wales at 2pm on Monday, and oddsmakers slightly favor the US side to win
USMNT captain Tyler Adams is seen in practice ahead of Monday's game against Wales. The moneyline last paid +145 for a US win, +210 for a Wales victory, and +200 for a draw
People make sports bets at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey in a file photo. Americans are expected to bet a whopping $1.8 billion on the 2022 World Cup
Futures bets favor Brazil to win the World Cup final on December 18, with a $100 bet on Brazil to win it all paying $340.
Brazil is followed in the odds by Argentina (+500), England and France (both +800).
The US team, which has never before advanced to the World Cup final match, is still a distant long shot to win it all at +10,000.
Tied for the longest odds to win the final are Iran, Saudi Arabia and host nation Qatar, all listed at +75,000.
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