Happy Monday everyone! It was a solid Sunday as Swedish superstar, Viktor Gyökeres came through for us with a goal in his team’s 5-1 drubbing of Tunisia.
The start of the week brings us three 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.
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
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 champions, armed with the most dominant midfield in world football and the electrifying Lamine Yamal leading the attack, against Cape Verde. The floodgates will open in Atlanta. 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.
| Cape Verde Odds | ||
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| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
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| Spain Odds | ||
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Egypt vs Belgium Goal Scorer Pick
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, Doku contributed 7 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 same coin involves a Premier League legend, Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian King posted 7 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. Mo is also Egypt’s designated penalty taker so he carries an automatic path to goals. Against a Belgian defense that has shown vulnerability in behind, 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. Also it’s his birthday today! Back the birthday King.
Good luck. Let’s make today count.
| Egypt Odds | ||
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| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 +120 | 2.5 100o / u | |
| Belgium Odds | ||
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| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
2.5 100o / u | ||
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