“Bear Bets” are actual wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is definitely making.
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is headed into the knockout stage — and you’ll watch all of the motion on FOX and the FOX Sports app.
As for playing on these matches, I’ll offer you my finest bets every day all through the event. Basically, if I see an edge, and I’m betting on it, I’ll share it. I need us all to win!
I consider in transparency, so my event finest bets file presently sits at 26-16, +$657. This is predicated on my wager quantities, with every being to win $100. But keep in mind, you possibly can all the time guess any quantity you’re snug with.
We’ve had a great run so far, so hopefully, we will stick with it. Here are my favourite bets for Day 1 of the knockout stage.
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Switzerland vs. Spain, 1 a.m. ET Saturday, FS1 and the FOX Sports app
Under 4.5 whole objectives and Switzerland Under 0.5 objectives (-124)
I anticipate Spain to have nearly all of possession on this match. And that is regardless of Switzerland additionally doing a great job of being a “mini Spain” when it comes to how they’ve finished properly within the passing and possession stats.
The Swiss haven’t conceded in over 400 minutes, so I don’t assume Spain will go wild on the scoreboard right here. But in case it does get an early aim, I’ll purchase the additional aim from 3.5 to 4.5 and lay -124 on Spain protecting a clear sheet and Under 4.5 whole objectives within the match. If you wish to go Under 3.5, that quantity drops to -102, and I believe you’re in all probability good there as properly.
Switzerland scored simply two objectives within the group stage — each got here in opposition to the Philippines, and one got here from the penalty spot. I can’t see it getting a aim right here. And that is particularly since Spain shall be refocused after being blanked 4-0 by Japan. Switzerland additionally doesn’t have the identical counter talents as Japan.
That mentioned, if this one went to further time 0-0, would you be fully shocked?
PICK: Under 4.5 whole objectives and Switzerland Under 0.5 objectives (guess $10 to win $18.06 whole)
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Japan vs. Norway, 4 a.m. ET Saturday, FS1 and the FOX Sports app
Draw (+250)
This is a little bit little bit of a dart throw, however I can see Norway locking down the Japanese assault, which was so good within the group stage.
Norway was atrocious in its first two matches, however Caroline Graham Hansen was lastly inserted into the lineup in opposition to the Philippines, which paid speedy dividends. Maybe that would be the kick-start this workforce wanted, and we’ll see an identical efficiency right here in opposition to essentially the most spectacular workforce within the tourney to this point.
I all the time get a tad involved when one aspect appears to be like like the apparent play, as Japan does right here. So I’ll take an opportunity we attain further time right here. And if Japan does come out prefer it has and continues its goal-scoring methods, it is only one unit within the grand scheme of issues.
PICK: Draw on the finish of regulation (guess $10 to win $35 whole)
Chris “The Bear” Fallica has lined sports activities for almost three a long time. While faculty 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 not too long ago received the inaugural Circa Football Invitational and completed within the Top 10 of the Golden Nugget Football Contest. He’s a multiple-time qualifier for the NHC Handicapping Championship. Remember, “The less you bet, the more you lose when you win!” Follow him on Twitter @chrisfallica.
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