World Cup Betting: USA Favored to Notch First Win Over Iran

• The United States has +100 odds to beat Iran in the World Cup Group Stage.
• There are +240 odds for a draw between the two.
• 92% of bets are on the United States to win.

DOHA, Qatar – The World Cup group stage continues and the United States has a massive match against Iran in their third match of the round in which oddsmakers have them as an even +100 favorite.

USA Vs. Iran

• Moneyline: USA (+100) vs. Iran (+310), Draw (+240)
• Spread: USA -0.5 (+100)
• Total: 2 Goals

Starting with where legal sportsbooks are taking most of their action, the U.S. has dominated this line with 82% of bets placed and a whopping 92% betting handle.

This is compared to Iran’s 8% bet total and 5% betting handle. As for the odds on a draw, those odds sit with 9% of bets and just 3% of the handle.

Should The U.S. Be as Favored as They Are?

Although World Cup odds are in favor of the U.S., they are yet to win a game yet in the group stage going 0-0-2 against England and Wales.

Iran, on the other hand, is 1-1-0 through the group stage thus far. While they did lose to England in a 6-2 blowout, they took care of Wales in a 2-0 shutout.

There is also a ton on the line here for the United States making their case to win even stronger. That comes as if they lose this match, they are officially out, however, if they win, they move on. For Iran, their situation isn’t as worrisome as they can move on with either a win or a draw.

Getting into the odds for a draw, it is surprising that these odds aren’t seeing much more action given the fact that the USA is favored and has only put up draws in their first two games. With the U.S. favored, it is expected that they’ll control the pace of the game.

Also, the fact that a draw would move Iran on in the tournament, many could expect this to be a defensive outing from both sides strengthening those odds even more.

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