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SPORTS WAGERS
Uruguay -1.12 over South Korea
The winners of Group A, Uruguay, will try to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time since 1970. Some will say that Uruguay had an easy road to the 2nd round when in truth the feat was more difficult. France may have been dreadful but South Africa played inspired football and Mexico is extremely underrated. Uruguay has been one of the most delightful teams to watch in the tournament. Diego Forlan is a magician with the ball who can score or set up a goal from anywhere on the pitch. Luis Suarez takes more dives than Greg Louganis, however his speed and agility make him a constant scoring threat. With Forlan and Suarez leading the charge, Uruguay sports one of the best 1-2 punches in this World Cup. Uruguay has also put on a defensive clinic in the tournament. They share an auspicious honor with only Portugal in keeping a clean sheet throughout the group stage. Their staunch defense saw them only allowing six shots on target over those three games. Some may say that South Korea had a tougher road for Round of 16 qualifications but neither Greece or Nigeria could think of holding their own against Uruguay or Mexico. When the South Koreans faced their group's entrant from South America (Argentina) they were completely dominated. Uruguay might not be Argentina, but they play a similar South American game of fluidity between precise offensive attacks and a stubborn defense. South Korea's main goal entering this World Cup was to make it past the group stage while Uruguay certainly has higher aspirations. Uruguay is 4-0-1 in their last 5 meetings against South Korea. South American football figures to prevail in this match with the Uruguayans punching their ticket to the quarterfinals with relative ease. Play: Uruguay –1.12 (Risking 2.24 units to win 2).
USA -118 over Ghana
The road for the USA doesn't get any easier after their miracle finish by Landon Donovan vs. Algeria. Their Round of 16 matchup is against the sole surviving African nation, Ghana. Team USA couldn't be coming into this game on a bigger high note but there is always the fear of an emotional letdown. The Americans seem motivated to go deep in this World Cup. They have dazzled their opponents with scoring chance after scoring chance but constantly miss by the slimmest of margins. They have no problem generating opportunities but when they finally begin to capitalize there is no telling how good this team could be. Jozy Altidore was rather disappointing in the tournament until his performance against Algeria. If he is able to repeat that performance it's only a matter of time before his efforts find himself on the score sheet. The scary thing about Team USA is their inconsistent play and vulnerability to falling behind early. However, they are playing a Ghana team that has scored their only two goals on penalty kicks. Ghana is a very talented squad that can hold possession and move the ball with ease. The problem is they too have a very difficult time cashing in their scoring opportunities. It's a common problem that many of the African teams have had in this World Cup: Excellent ball movement, but no finish. There is no doubt that the public money will be on the USA in this match, as there couldn't be any more hype surrounding them. The resilience of the Americans has been remarkable this tournament and it's only a matter of time before some calls start going their way. The USA should do just enough in this match to find themselves advancing to the quarterfinals, but it's hard to take them at a chalky price. Play: U.S.A. (No bets).
FUTURE
Uruguay +1.37 to advance to the Semi-Finals
The Uruguayans have the easiest road to the semifinals. Uruguay is expected to handle South Korea and then they would meet the winner of USA vs. Ghana. Essentially this wager is parlaying URUGUAY TO ADVANCE in their next two matches. They are -234 TO ADVANCE against South Korea, which means they would have to be a favourite of -154 or higher against either one of their potential opponents for this wager to sport value. It would be shocking to see Uruguay better than -180 TO ADVANCE against either USA or Ghana. This wager boasts major value on a very talented squad with a manageable road. Play: Uruguay +1.37 to advance to the semi’s
FUTURE
Uruguay +17.72 to win the World Cup
They have been as impressive as any other team in the World Cup and with their easy route to the semifinals it only makes sense to take a shot on them here. If Uruguay does indeed make the semifinals you won't see them at any price close to 17-1. Play: Uruguay +17.72 to win World Cup
SPORTS WAGERS
Uruguay -1.12 over South Korea
The winners of Group A, Uruguay, will try to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time since 1970. Some will say that Uruguay had an easy road to the 2nd round when in truth the feat was more difficult. France may have been dreadful but South Africa played inspired football and Mexico is extremely underrated. Uruguay has been one of the most delightful teams to watch in the tournament. Diego Forlan is a magician with the ball who can score or set up a goal from anywhere on the pitch. Luis Suarez takes more dives than Greg Louganis, however his speed and agility make him a constant scoring threat. With Forlan and Suarez leading the charge, Uruguay sports one of the best 1-2 punches in this World Cup. Uruguay has also put on a defensive clinic in the tournament. They share an auspicious honor with only Portugal in keeping a clean sheet throughout the group stage. Their staunch defense saw them only allowing six shots on target over those three games. Some may say that South Korea had a tougher road for Round of 16 qualifications but neither Greece or Nigeria could think of holding their own against Uruguay or Mexico. When the South Koreans faced their group's entrant from South America (Argentina) they were completely dominated. Uruguay might not be Argentina, but they play a similar South American game of fluidity between precise offensive attacks and a stubborn defense. South Korea's main goal entering this World Cup was to make it past the group stage while Uruguay certainly has higher aspirations. Uruguay is 4-0-1 in their last 5 meetings against South Korea. South American football figures to prevail in this match with the Uruguayans punching their ticket to the quarterfinals with relative ease. Play: Uruguay –1.12 (Risking 2.24 units to win 2).
USA -118 over Ghana
The road for the USA doesn't get any easier after their miracle finish by Landon Donovan vs. Algeria. Their Round of 16 matchup is against the sole surviving African nation, Ghana. Team USA couldn't be coming into this game on a bigger high note but there is always the fear of an emotional letdown. The Americans seem motivated to go deep in this World Cup. They have dazzled their opponents with scoring chance after scoring chance but constantly miss by the slimmest of margins. They have no problem generating opportunities but when they finally begin to capitalize there is no telling how good this team could be. Jozy Altidore was rather disappointing in the tournament until his performance against Algeria. If he is able to repeat that performance it's only a matter of time before his efforts find himself on the score sheet. The scary thing about Team USA is their inconsistent play and vulnerability to falling behind early. However, they are playing a Ghana team that has scored their only two goals on penalty kicks. Ghana is a very talented squad that can hold possession and move the ball with ease. The problem is they too have a very difficult time cashing in their scoring opportunities. It's a common problem that many of the African teams have had in this World Cup: Excellent ball movement, but no finish. There is no doubt that the public money will be on the USA in this match, as there couldn't be any more hype surrounding them. The resilience of the Americans has been remarkable this tournament and it's only a matter of time before some calls start going their way. The USA should do just enough in this match to find themselves advancing to the quarterfinals, but it's hard to take them at a chalky price. Play: U.S.A. (No bets).
FUTURE
Uruguay +1.37 to advance to the Semi-Finals
The Uruguayans have the easiest road to the semifinals. Uruguay is expected to handle South Korea and then they would meet the winner of USA vs. Ghana. Essentially this wager is parlaying URUGUAY TO ADVANCE in their next two matches. They are -234 TO ADVANCE against South Korea, which means they would have to be a favourite of -154 or higher against either one of their potential opponents for this wager to sport value. It would be shocking to see Uruguay better than -180 TO ADVANCE against either USA or Ghana. This wager boasts major value on a very talented squad with a manageable road. Play: Uruguay +1.37 to advance to the semi’s
FUTURE
Uruguay +17.72 to win the World Cup
They have been as impressive as any other team in the World Cup and with their easy route to the semifinals it only makes sense to take a shot on them here. If Uruguay does indeed make the semifinals you won't see them at any price close to 17-1. Play: Uruguay +17.72 to win World Cup
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