Soccer-World Cup Qualifiers Quick Picks
England-Andorra 3 PM EST
Marks Pick: England-4 -140, over 5 goals -140
The ML for England in this game is -20,000 which I have seldom seen in a sporting event of ANY kind. I Compare this match to a high school team playing a college team, only not as competitive. I guarantee the Brits win this and the only thing that keeps them from covering is if they call the dogs off early. Unfortunately for Andorra, England's bench players would probably cover this spread.
Mexico-Trinidad & Tobago 9:30 PM EST
Marks Pick: Mexico -1 ½ -115, over 2 ½ goals -135
Not as big a mismatch as in the England game, but the difference in talent is considerable. Mexico has three losses in their division which were all on the road and desperately need a win. Unfortunately for Trinidad and Tobago, this is a home game for the Mexicans and their frustration will be appeased only if this game is a rout. Anything else would not only be a huge surprise, but also unacceptable to Mexican soccer.
Chile-Bolivia 9 PM EST
Marks Pick Chile 1 ½ -135
I believe this is another game that has a large difference in talent, even more so because of injuries and suspensions to several Bolivian players. I would take the over three goal line in this but Bolivia simply can't score and might just pack the middle and hope for a draw, so that makes me hedge on the over/under. I would actually prefer to add a -.5 goals for Chile but haven't found it yet.
LEANS:
Netherlands-Norway 2:45 PM EST
Marks Pick: Netherlands-1 -140
Holland is by far the best team in their group but this is an especially dangerous play for two reasons. First, Holland is a lock to qualify and may sit out their best players and Norway is still alive and can still qualify even with a draw.
Finland-Russia 1:30 PM EST
Marks Pick over 2 ½ goals +120
Finland is one of the poorest defensive teams in their group, but have talent when on the attack. Russia is a pretty rounded team and should be able to put up a couple of goals, but will Finland?
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