2022 World Cup Group Stages Best Bets & Props: Tuesday, November 22
Are you psyched about the 2022 World Cup and endless soccer each day for the next few weeks? We certainly are. If you are planning on watching the games and keeping track of all the action in Qatar, here are some picks for the four group stage matches scheduled for tomorrow: Tuesday, November 22.
Note (from FanDuel Sportsbook): No team will be playing at home during the World Cup in Qatar. For betting purposes, FanDuel explains that: “Home Team refers to the team listed first, Away Team refers to the second team listed.”
Game: Saudi Arabia at Argentina, -650 (5:00am EST)
Without a question, this should be an easy win for Argentina. They are one of the favorites to win the 2022 World Cup as a result of their outstanding corps of forwards and midfielders. In contrast, Saudi Arabia likely has one of the weakest rosters in this year’s competition. For this reason, it could be interesting to look at some other props. For instance, you could consider taking Argentina to win and for a certain amount of goals to be scored in the game. Taking into consideration the mismatch and the potential for Saudi Arabia to score a consolation goal, you can roll the dice on Argentina to win and for five or more goals to be scored in the contest for +430.
Bet: Argentina to win, and 5 or more total goals in the match (+430)
Game: Tunisia at Denmark, -185 (8:00am EST)
Denmark is certainly the stronger team in this matchup. Tunisia isn’t a joke but ultimately, Denmark has elite players from around the world spread at different positions throughout their roster. Christian Eriksen is the feature player on Denmark's’ 2022 World Cup Squad. Tunisia has virtually no players competing at a tough international level. This should be an easy first win for Denmark’s national team, and a safe bet for you regardless of if you are an avid sports bettor or simply trying to keep along with tomorrow’s action.
The Pick: Denmark, -185
Game: Poland at Mexico, +155 (11:00am EST)
Though both teams have solid rosters, the edge goes to the Polish national team. At forward, they have one of the most prolific goal scorers in the World over the last near-decade in Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona). The rest of Poland’s roster is sprinkled with players competing in the top European divisions. Mexico’s brightest players will be veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (Club America), Andres Guardado (Real Betis), Edson Alvarez (Ajax), and Hirving Lozano (Napoli). This season, Lozano has produced three goals and three assists in 14 games for Napoli. While Mexico’s roster shows promise, Poland’s roster has much more depth. Neither team is the heavy favorite, but I'd put my money on the team with players who have more experience at a European club and international level. This is where Poland’s roster shines over Mexico’s.
The Pick: Poland, +155
Game: Australia at France, -390 (2:00pm EST)
Heading into their first World Cup game, the French national team has lost some key players. Both Paul Pogba (Juventus) and N’Golo Kante (Chelsea) were ruled out of the tournament more than a month ago as a result of their respective injuries. It was reported earlier this week that 2022 Ballon D’Or winner Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) suffered a hamstring injury practicing in Qatar which will keep him sidelined for the tournament. Heading into their first match of the group stage of the competition, France is missing three of its best players. Fortunately, they still have one of the most talented and deep rosters despite losing these crucial veteran players. In contrast, Australia is one of the weakest teams at the World Cup. Regardless of the hits the French national team has taken to their roster, “Les Bleus” should comfortably win this game by two or more goals.
Bet: France to win and 3 or 4 goals in the match, +160
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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
In Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Bam Adebayo's 31-point and 10-rebound double-double led the Miami Heat to a 109-103 victory over the Celtics on the road. That was followed by a dominant second-half performance by Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins who led the Warriors to a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.
Tonight, we'll get the first of these two matchups. Boston will look to come back in their second home game against a Heat team that is clearly not at 100% healthy. Tyler Herro has been ruled out for Game 4 while Kyle Lowry remains questionable. Here are some of the best bets for tonight's and tomorrow's big Game 4s.
Please note that all odds and lines are from FanDuel Sportsbook and were accurate at 3:30 PM EST. Be sure to check for line movement or odd changes.
ECF Game 4: Miami Heat at Boston Celtics -7 (MIA Leads 2-1)
In Game 4, the Celtics rallied back from double-digits to make things interesting in the fourth quarter. However, Boston conceded Game 3 to the Miami Heat 109-103. On Sunday, Bam Adebayo was getting everything he wanted down low. He finished with 31 points, 10 boards, six assists, four steals, and one block. Ime Udoka will need to boost the presence of his big men down low, perhaps by extending Daniel Theis’ minutes or having him share the floor more with Al Horford. The major reason for which the Heat are considered the seven-point underdogs for tonight’s game is injuries. Tyler Herro has already been ruled out for Game 4, and the Heat have four or five other players in their lineup currently listed as questionable. This includes Max Struss, Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, and P.J. Tucker. Butler is dealing with knee inflammation which sidelined him for the second half of Game 3.
Even if all of the players in the Heat’s rotation are good to go tonight (outside of Herro), Boston has not lost back-to-back home games since late October. Plus, Jaylen Brown is shooting much better than he did earlier in the postseason. In fact, he’s elevated his shooting to 50% from the field through the 2021-22 playoffs through 14 games played. Expect Boston to bounce back big in Game 4, with multiple players on the Miami Heat not at full strength.
The Pick: Boston Celtics -7 (-110)
WCF Game 4: Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks -1 (GSW Leads 3-0)
Well, it’s looking like the Golden State Warriors are returning to the NBA Finals. With the emergence of Jordan Poole late this season and into the postseason, Andrew Wiggins’ First-Team All-Star season, and Klay Thompson’s return to basketball, Golden State has been simply phenomenal. Golden State is simply that good this year, with anyone on the team capable of stepping up. Stephen Curry erupted in Game 3, while it was Andrew Wiggins that caught fire in the second half of Game 4. Any given night, the Warriors have one or two guys who they can count on for scoring approximately 25+ points. Considering the Mavericks' struggles this round, particularly behind the three-point line, bettors should go with the Warriors as the slight underdog. Teams get swept sometimes. Just ask the Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors will bring out the brooms and sweep the Mavericks as they punch their ticket to the NBA Finals Tuesday night.
The Pick: Golden State Warriors ML -104
NBA Player Props
Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks -1 (GSW Leads 3-0)
Prop #1: Stephen Curry, Over 27.5 Points
Stephen Curry has scored 31 points and 32 points over the last two games. He’s done so by converting at least 50% from the field in each contest. It makes sense that he would score at least 28 points in a series-clinching victory tomorrow night. Curry is averaging 27.1 PPG on 45.9% this postseason but has certainly put up more points and done so more efficiently over the last few games.
Prop #2: Luka Doncic, Over 3.5 Threes
Luka has drained nine three-pointers over the last two games. He’s knocked down at least four threes in three of his last four contests. Facing elimination and hoping to not let down the home crowd in back-to-back home playoff games, Doncic will convert at least four baskets from downtown in Game 4.
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics (Left); Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right)
It’s Friday the 13th, and we have two Game 6s that could be thrillers.
Boston’s return to Milwaukee after a heartbreaking 110-107 loss to the Bucks in the TD Garden headlines tonight’s NBA action. Let’s take a look at some of tonight’s best NBA Playoff bets and player props.
Please Note: All odds and lines are from FanDuel Sportsbook and were accurate at 2:30 PM EST. Be sure to check for line movement or odd changes.
Best Bets of the Night
Game: Boston Celtics at Milwaukee Bucks -1.5 (MIL Leads 3-2)
In Game 5, it looked like Boston had done enough to secure the win. Milwaukee kept it close enough to make a push in the fourth quarter, and ultimately stun the Celtics in the TD Garden with a final score of 110-107. Both teams played good basketball on Wednesday night and an offensive rebound from a missed free throw converted into a field goal by Bobby Portis sealed the game.
Simply put, the Celtics collapsed in the fourth quarter. Boston shot better from the field (51.2 FG%) as a team than the Bucks (43.5 FG%) in Game 5. They also forced more turnovers and committed fewer fouls than the Bucks. On paper, the Celtics had a better game besides their three-point shooting. I want to suggest that the Bucks will close this series out at home, but the Celtics have fought hard to keep this series close and suffered a heartbreaking loss in Game 5. I'm hoping for the Celtics to bring it back home for a Game 7, so let's roll the dice on tonight's Boston Celtics moneyline.
The Pick: Boston Celtics ML +102
Game: Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors -8 (GSW Leads 3-2)
My prediction for Game 5 couldn’t have been further off. I’m sure many people lost their bets on Wednesday night as a result of the Warriors’ horrific game. Not one Warrior scored 20 points. The core three shooting group of Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, and Klay Thompson actually combined to shoot worse than they did together in Game 4. Poole, Curry and Thompson combined for only 36 points, converting 11-of-28 shots taken from the field. Golden State’s bench didn’t shoot much better. Regardless, Memphis had one of the best offensive performances I’ve seen, especially without Ja Morant in the rotation. The Grizzlies scored 134 points on 47.5% shooting from the field. Jaren Jackson Jr., Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, and Kyle Anderson all shot 50% or above from the field Wednesday night.
While that was an impressive performance by Taylor Jenkins’ crew, it won’t happen in back-to-back games. After an embarrassing 39-point defeat on the road in Game 5, expect the Warriors to actually close the series out on a strong note with at least 60 points combined from Poole, Curry and Thompson in Game 6.
The Pick: Golden State Warriors -8 (-110)
NBA Player Props
Game: Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors -8.5 (GSW Leads 3-2)
Prop: Klay Thompson Over 21.5 Points
Klay Thompson has been on and off throughout the Grizzlies-Warriors Western Conference semifinals series. At home tonight, Golden State has a much better chance at ending the Grizzlies' surprisingly strong 2021-22 campaign than in Game 5. Expect Klay to have a strong scoring night and easily surpass 22 points on the night. He'll be hitting corner threes all night long.
Prop: Dillon Brooks Over 3.5 Assists
Although Dillon Brooks has shot poorly over the last two games, he’s dished out 12 assists through those contests. Brooks had eight assists in Game 4, and four assists in Game 5, both games which Ja Morant missed. With Ja out of the picture, Brooks has stepped up as a ball-handler for the Grizzlies and done his part in creating plays instead of trying to score while he’s been cold.
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DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
On back-to-back nights Monday and Tuesday, Will Desvallees has gotten each playoff game pick correct. Tonight, the NBA will be showcasing the Eastern Conference.
Brooklyn is looking to bounce back after a gut-wrenching 114-115 loss to Boston coming off a buzzer-beater layup from Jayson Tatum. Philadelphia will be visiting Toronto in the first Game 3 of the NBA playoffs, while the Bulls attempt to steal Game 2 on the road against the reigning champs, the Milwaukee Bucks. Let’s dive in and check out tonight’s best NBA Bets.
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Best Bets of The Night
Game: Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics -3.5 (BOS Leads 1-0)
Tonight, Brooklyn looks to bounce back against the Celtics after a truly heartbreaking defeat in Game 1. That first game has been the most competitive of the playoffs thus far. Even though the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart, was playing lock-down defense on Kyrie Irving the whole game, Irving still had 39 points (he’s scored at least 34 points in each of his last three games). Although Irving’s behavior continues to disappoint NBA fans, he is the principal reason the Nets reclaimed the lead in the second half of Game 1. To a certain extent, Boston got lucky on Tatum’s game-winning lay-up despite the great ball movement on the play before converting the basket.
Kevin Durant is due to have a huge offensive night, as he hasn’t scored more than 25 points in the last three games (all of which he played 41+ minutes). At the very least, the Nets should keep things interesting in Game 2, with Kyrie and KD playing with a chip on their shoulders.
The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +3.5
Game: Philadelphia 76ers at Toronto Raptors +1.5 (PHI Leads 2-0)
Philadelphia is still looking like the strongest playoff team out of the Eastern Conference after another huge home win in Game 2. This is the first matchup to reach Game 3 so the Sixers are now in Toronto on the road. It is noteworthy that Matisse Thybulle will not be available for Game 3 or Game 4 because he is unvaccinated and ineligible to play in Canada based on the country’s COVID-19 laws. Thybulle played less than 20 minutes in each of the first two games of the series.
Doc Rivers now needs to modify his rotation. The 76ers are ready and in great shape without Thybulle heading into Game 3. Scottie Barnes is questionable for the Raptors heading into Game 3. Still, the Raptors have a good chance tonight to hand the 76ers their first loss of this first-round series in front of the home crowd. Coach Nick Nurse has won a championship with these Raptors back in 2019 so he knows how to coach in a playoff environment. The Raptors and 76ers finished the regular season with the same number of home wins (24) and losses (17). Clearly, each team prefers to play at home. I'm going with the underdog here.
The Pick: Toronto Raptors ML +106
Game: Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks -10 (MIL Leads 1-0)
The Bucks are a much better team than the Bulls and they will likely come away with a win tonight in Game 2. However, the Bulls shot poorly from the field yet still kept it to a seven-point game. After the contest, DeMar DeRozan was quick to acknowledge his relatively poor shooting night from the field. The Bulls shot abysmally from the field in Game 1 and only produced 86 points of offense. They really can’t shoot worse than they did in Game 1. DeRozan and the Bulls should keep things more interesting in Game 2 even if they don’t come out on top. Right now, they are surely missing Lonzo Ball (who is on the sidelines and out for the remainder of the postseason).
The Pick: Chicago Bulls +10
NBA Player Props
Game: Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks -10 (MIL Leads 1-0)
Prop: Alex Caruso Over 6.5 Points
As we all know, Alex Caruso is a complete player, capable of scoring off of the bench and making strong defensive plays. Since the Bulls are without Lonzo Ball throughout the playoffs, Caruso has been bumped into the starting rotation with Coby White as the team’s best guard off the bench. In Game 1, Caruso produced seven points (3-7 FG) in 33 minutes. He shot one of five from downtown. As a team though, the Bulls shot 18.9% from downtown and only 32.3% from the field in Game 1. Caruso, who was part of the Bulls' bad shooting in Game 1, will score at least seven points again in Game 2 with 30+ minutes on the floor.
Prop: Jrue Holiday Over 1.5 Threes
Jrue Holiday scored 15 points (6-16 FG) and only went one-of-four from downtown in 39 minutes of play in Game 1. This season, Holiday shot for a career-high 41.1% from beyond the arc. The point guard will take more than four three-point shots in Game 2 and convert at least two of them.
