Happy Monday!
The start of the week brings us three World Cup goal scorer picks and three compelling storylines: A Spanish juggernaut looking to put on a show, a Belgian superstar ready to light up the Pacific Northwest, and a living legend who refuses to be denied on the biggest stage. Let’s get into it.
Read on for my goal scorer picks today, including Ferran Torres, Jeremy Doku, and Mohamed Salah.
World Cup Goal Scorer Picks Today
Pick 1: Ferran Torres 2+ goals (+400)
Pick 2: Jeremy Doku goal or assist (+160)
Pick 3: Mohamed Salah goal or assist (+180)
Cape Verde vs Spain Goal Scorer Pick
| Cape Verde Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 +130 | 3.5 -135o / 110u | +3000 |
| Spain Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -165 | 3.5 -135o / 110u | -1600 |
Ferran Torres — 2+ Goals vs. Cape Verde (+400)
This is the long-shot play of the day and the matchup couldn’t be more inviting. Spain, the reigning Euro 2024 champion, is armed with the most dominant midfield in world football and the electrifying Lamine Yamal. The floodgates will open in Atlanta. Ferran Torres put together a monster La Liga season with 16 goals and 18 goal contributions in 33 appearances for Barcelona — and he arrives at this World Cup in red-hot international form. Just last week he scored against Iraq in a friendly, his 24th goal for Spain, moving him into the top 10 all-time scorers for La Roja. At +400 for a brace, a small bet on Spain’s attack to run riot, similar to Germany on Sunday, makes a lot of sense.
Egypt vs Belgium Goal Scorer Pick
| Egypt Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 +140 | 2.5 -110o / -110u | +475 |
| Belgium Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -180 | 2.5 -110o / -110u | -175 |
Jeremy Doku — Goal or Assist vs. Egypt (+160)
Belgium’s most dangerous weapon takes the field in Seattle, and Egypt will struggle to have an answer for him. Across all competitions this season, Jeremy Doku contributed seven goals and 11 assists alongside 86 key passes in 44 appearances for Manchester City. He is the heartbeat of Belgium’s attack — an electric winger who carries the ball with pace and purpose, creates chaos in behind, and generates opportunities for himself and teammates in equal measure. He is the player Belgium will lean on to break down Egypt, and at +160 to score or assist, you’re getting fair value on a player who will be involved in everything going forward for the Belgians.
Mohamed Salah — Goal or Assist vs. Belgium (+180)
The safer play on the other side of the coin involves a Premier League legend, Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian King posted seven goals and 14 total goal contributions in 27 Premier League appearances this season in what was a transitional year at Liverpool — and with the announcement that he’s leaving the club, he’s out to prove to potential suitors that he is still as dangerous and reliable as ever. Salah is also Egypt’s designated penalty taker, so he carries an automatic path to goals. Against a Belgian defense that has shown vulnerability, Salah will get his opportunities. If you want a side play, Omar Marmoush at +400 is also a real shout, but Salah at +180 is the safer bet. Back the King.
Good luck. Let’s make today count.
