We have three tough games with value today that require a little more digging.
England face what should be a low-scoring grind with DR Congo, Senegal and Belgium could deliver arguably the best knockout match of the day, and the USA play on home turf tonight in Santa Clara with their captain back healthy and ready to go.
The stakes are higher as the tournament progresses, but I'm still delivering daily picks, so continue reading for my World Cup goal scorer picks and World Cup player props for Wednesday, July 1.
World Cup Goal Scorer Picks Today
DR Congo vs England Goal Scorer Pick
| DR Congo Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +100 | 2.5 -115o / -110u | +1200 |
| England Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -125 | 2.5 -115o / -110u | -370 |
Jude Bellingham Goal or Assist vs. DR Congo (+145)
England won’t blow DR Congo away. I expect a cagey, physical knockout game. That’s where the stars shine, and Jude Bellingham has been a clutch player throughout his career.
He finished the group stage with two goals, one assist, six chances created and 18 duels won. He was especially impactful in England’s 2-0 win over Panama last time out with two goal contributions.
With England, you usually default to a Harry Kane prop, as he’s the talisman (Kane’s first goal-scorer odds are over 2-1 and really the only value look for him).
But Jude has been the engine for this team, and his value is much better for a goal or assist at +145.
Senegal vs Belgium Goal Scorer Pick
| Senegal Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -140 | 2.5 130o / -160u | +270 |
| Belgium Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +110 | 2.5 130o / -160u | +115 |
Ismaila Sarr Goal or Assist vs. Belgium (+195)
Senegal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer is on a tear. Ismaila Sarr has four goals and one assist in three matches, with neither Sadio Mane or Nicolas Jackson finding the net.
The entire burden of their attack has been carried by one man. He finished the club season with 21 goals in all competitions for Crystal Palace, which is the best scoring campaign by a Palace player in the Premier League era.
Belgium have conceded goals against New Zealand and Egypt in this tournament and remain defensively suspect.
Senegal have scored eight goals in three games, including a 5-0 demolition of Iraq. They will attack Belgium, and Sarr will be at the center of it.
Jeremy Doku Goal or Assist vs. Senegal (+185)
Jeremy Doku has had a unique tournament.
He missed Belgium’s second group game due to the birth of his child before returning for the must-win third match, where he created three chances and registered two shots on goal without a direct goal contribution.
The creativity was there. The end product was not.
Belgium need Doku fully firing to advance, and his pace and direct dribbling stretch high defensive back lines very thin.
Senegal conceded six goals to France and Norway combined in the group stage, so they're not airtight defensively.
A number like +185 for a goal or assist on one of the most dynamic wide players in the Premier League is a play worth making in a match that should have goals at both ends.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs United States Goal Scorer Pick
| Bosnia and Herzegovina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -135 | 2.5 -125o / 100u | +800 |
| United States Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 2.5 -125o / 100u | -270 |
Christian Pulisic Assist vs. Bosnia (+265)
Captain America is back. Christian Pulisic has declared himself fully fit and ready to play 120 minutes if needed.
“I felt great in the last game against Türkiye," Pulisic said. "So, feeling good this week, and yeah, I'm definitely ready to go."
The American star already has an assist in this tournament from his 45 minutes against Paraguay before being forced off with a calf injury.
On the other side, Bosnia reached the knockout stage, but they haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their group stage matches.
The USA play tonight at home in Santa Clara. The crowd will be electric, Pulisic will be motivated, and +265 for an assist is a big number for a player who drives everything the USMNT does.
Canada advanced on home soil. Mexico advanced on home soil. Tonight, it’s the USA’s turn, and Pulisic will be why it happens.
