Group play in Euro 2024 has ended, whereas Copa América is in the course of Matchday 2.
Because the “Summer time of Stars” heats up on the FOX household of networks, “Bear Bets” returned to debate the USA’s second match in Copa América, whereas additionally previewing the knockout stage of Euro 2024.
Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz have been joined by “FOX Soccer Now’s” Jimmy Conrad to interrupt down and preview the upcoming matches in each tournaments.
Let’s dive into the enjoyable.
USA vs. Panama, Thursday, 6 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app
Schwartz: Uneasy about laying -1.5 with the USA
“Panama has given them hassle up to now. I am curious to see in the event that they’re capable of overcome what has been form of a thorn of their facet, the way in which that Panama’s performed them. The fashion they play, they usually’ve struggled with them up to now; that loss in penalties nearly a 12 months in the past to Panama. So I am a bit bit leery to put the quantity right here. It is fairly large.”
The Bear: Below 2.5 whole targets, USA to maintain a clear sheet.
“I feel that is in all probability an Below sort of match. I feel you are going to see a really comparable match to what you noticed within the opener towards Bolivia. It seems like a 1-0, 2-0 type of match. So, Below 2.5 is my play right here and we’ll play the USA to maintain a clear sheet as effectively, simply because I do not suppose Panama will threaten very a lot both.”
Previewing the knockout stage of Euro 2024
What are your ideas on England after an underwhelming displaying in group play?
The Bear: Don’t love England to achieve the ultimate, cannot wager on England to “deliver it residence”
“Everybody’s talked about England, they usually’ve seemingly lucked into this straightforward path once more. I simply suppose their weaknesses are going to lastly manifest. I do not suppose they abruptly, simply all as a result of they’ve a better draw, get there. I might have a look at — take your decide, supplier’s selection — Austria to achieve the ultimate, Netherlands to achieve the ultimate or Italy to achieve the ultimate. Perhaps play them with somebody like France, Spain or Germany on the opposite facet of the bracket.”
Conrad: Italy, Switzerland are England’s largest exams to achieve the ultimate
“If they will get Italy within the quarterfinals, that turns into an attention-grabbing one as a result of Italy beat them within the Euro ultimate the final time round. So it seems like there will likely be some extra emotional weight in that individual sport, although I would not low cost the Swiss. I am an enormous fan of their crew. … I feel Switzerland goes to be powerful to interrupt down for Italy and England in the event that they get there.
“With England, specifically, are they only a crew that does not know methods to get out of their very own means? That turns into very troublesome for those who’re betting on a crew that has the potential to attain three targets in each sport, however would not notice that potential.”
England wins Group C with a scoreless draw, Denmark, Slovenia advance
France vs. Belgium, Monday, midday ET on FS1 and the FOX Sports activities app
Conrad: Wait till Beginning XI’s are introduced to position wager
“Will Belgium present up? Will they’ve that large sport towards France? Belgium was the clear favorites of their group. They’ll stroll into this one they usually’re the underdog. I’m wondering if that flip of mentality of like, ‘Hey, we acquired nothing to lose and every thing to realize’ offers them that edge to chill out and play. I’d have a look at the beginning XI earlier than I’d wager on that sport.”
Austria wins Group D, France, Netherlands advance to Spherical of 16
Austria vs. Türkiye, Tuesday, 3 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app
The Bear: Austria to win in 90 minutes (-105)
“Austria is 17-1 to win the event, 7-1 to achieve the ultimate. That is in all probability not a foul play in any respect, contemplating I like them towards Türkiye. I feel that Türkiye, defensively, has some issues. They do have some scorers with Arda Guler and another gamers as effectively. I like Austria in that match. The one factor I do fear about … I’m wondering if the bandwagon is a bit too heavy now.”
Which crew is almost certainly to drag off the most important upset within the Spherical of 16?
Conrad: Slovakia (+810) over England or Romania (+663) over the Netherlands
“I am certain Slovakia are in all probability licking their chops essentially the most as a result of England really feel essentially the most weak of these groups. Perhaps the Netherlands may very well be thrown in there, too. I feel Portugal and Spain will deal with enterprise.
“I suppose it is attention-grabbing as a result of for those who wished to go moneyline and within the 90 minutes, may you double likelihood Slovakia or Romania towards one of many greater nations and possibly one in all them will do it?”
Are there any futures you want?
The Bear: France to win the event (+600)
“I feel it is a actually good buy-low possibility. I feel they will beat Belgium. The backline for Belgium is an enormous, large downside. They’ve issues again there. I feel this would be the sport that France reveals up and at last breaks by means of. Spain, they might must play Germany if Germany will get by Denmark. This facet of the bracket is simply loaded.”
How about participant futures?
Conrad: Take a look at a participant on Spain to win Participant of the Event
“Pedri’s not a foul shout. Nico Williams is just not a foul shout. Alvaro Morata has been sporting the captain’s armband when he is wholesome. Perhaps you have a look at him. If he will get two or three targets, he may very well be within the combine for the Golden Boot.”
Chris “The Bear” Fallica has coated sports activities for almost three many years. Whereas school soccer has been his focus, he additionally enjoys the NFL, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, MLB, NHL and Horse Racing, with an “occasional” wager on such occasions. Chris just lately received the inaugural Circa Soccer Invitational and completed within the Prime 10 of the Golden Nugget Soccer Contest. He is a multiple-time qualifier for the NHC Handicapping Championship. Keep in mind, “The much less you wager, the extra you lose while you win!” Observe him on Twitter @chrisfallica.
Geoff Schwartz is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports activities. He performed eight seasons within the NFL for 5 totally different groups. He began at proper sort out for the College of Oregon for 3 seasons and was a second-team All-Pac-12 choice his senior 12 months. Observe him on Twitter @GeoffSchwartz.
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