World Cup 2022 Netherlands vs. Senegal start time, betting odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, bets

The Netherlands play Senegal in their opening match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Monday at 11 a.m. ET. The Dutch are the favorite to win Group A. Senegal is making their third World cup appearance and is without its best player. SportsLine's Brandt Sutton has been Sportsline's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has gone 151-114-1 over his last 266 soccer picks in 2022.

Sutton has broken down the Netherlands vs. Senegal match and made his World Cup picks and predictions. SportsLine has provided a betting line for the match. The money line is Netherlands -175, Senegal +550, Draw +265.

Netherlands vs. Senegal is a friendly match. The spread is -0.5 (-170), the over/under is 2. 5 goals and the money line is +550.

The Netherlands haven't lost a match since a 2-0 defeat to the Czech Republic in the Round of 16 at Euros 2020. Memphis Depay will miss the game because of injury. Cody Gakpo and Steven Bergwijn are having excellent seasons in Dutch Eredivisie. Virgil Van Dijk is having an off year with Liverpool.

Sadio Mane won't be fit for the 2022 World Cup, but Senegal have plenty of talented players. Manager Aliou Cisse is likely to lock things down in the back, counting on captain Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Senegal defeated Egypt in AFCON final and World cup qualifying playoffs.

Sutton has analyzed the Netherlands vs. Senegal match from all sides and he has released his confident best bet.