The United States Men’s National Team isn’t expected to beat England in their World Cup meeting Friday. But if it does win, bettors are making sure they’re in position to cash in on the incredibly long odds.
Since opening at +500, USA’s odds to win the match have grown as long as +600 at BetMGM. Yet, 63% of bets on the result and 49% of the money favors the U.S.
American bettors are obviously biased, but the potential payout at those odds certainly help the slant. England’s much shorter odds have only received 20% of bets and 39% of the money. Bets on a tie account for 17%, and 12% of the money.
USA-England betting at @BetMGM
England open -140, now -210
▪️ 20% of bets, 39% of money on 🏴Tie open +275, now +320
▪️ 17% of bets, 12% of money on Tie@USMNT open +500, now +600
▪️ 63% of bets, 49% of money on 🇺🇸— John Ewing 🦁 (@johnewing) November 25, 2022
A spokesperson at BetMGM said USA-England was the most heavily bet match at the World Cup so far, according to ESPN’s David Purdum. The public doesn’t favor the U.S. everywhere, though. At Caesars Sportsbook, 56% of the money was on England.
England has +650 odds to win the entire tournament, tied with Spain and France for second-shortest behind Brazil (+210). Their odds to win Group B are -1000, followed by USA (+1000), Iran (+3200) then Wales (+10000).
