World Cup 2022 USMNT vs. Wales start time, betting odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, best bets
The United States Men's National Team takes on Wales in their 2022 FIFA World Cup opener on Monday at 2 p.m. ET. The USMNT are the +140 favorites on the money line. Wales haven't played in the World Cups since 1958. USAMnt missed out in 2018 after seven straight appearances in World cups. Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe.
USA has an 18-7 advantage in goals in its past 10 competitive games. Wales has outscored its opponents 15-14 in their past ten official matches. USA vs. Wales money line is USA +140, Wales +225, Draw +195.
USA has an 18-7 advantage in goals in its past 10 competitive games. Wales has outscored its opponents 15-14 in their past ten official matches.
Christian Pulisic has 21 goals in 52 matches for the USMNT. Weston McKennie is the standout midfielder. Josh Sargent, Gio Reyna and Jesus Ferreira are up-and-coming players. Matt Turner is a strong goalkeeper. USmNT vs. Wales start time, betting odds, lines and FIFA predictions.
Wales haven't been to the World Cup in decades, but they have plenty of big-game experience in Euros and the Nations League. Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have scored or assisted on nine of the 13 goals at Euro 2016 and 2020. Bale is the nation's all-time leading scorer with 40 goals in 108 matches, and Ramsey has 20 in 75 games. Fulham's Dan James provides critical pace to Wales counter-attack.
Eimer is leaning Under on the goal total for Monday's USMNT vs. Wales match. He has two confident best bets and a full breakdown of the match at SportsLine.
