Portugal and Morocco will dig for points in their looming 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter.
The teams will meet at 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday in their second World Cup Group B game. Having claimed one point in a thrilling draw with Spain, fourth-ranked Portugal is the betting favorite against 41st-ranked Morocco.
Let’s look at the Portugal vs. Morocco betting lines.
Current betting line (via OddsShark.com):
Portugal win: -160
Morocco win: +525
Draw: +270
Total goals: 2
OVER: -145
Under: +120
NESN.com’s picks: Portugal win, under
Portugal allowed its passion to rule its World Cup opener, but the Navigators likely will take more of a business-like approach to the Morocco game. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. will look to dominate possession and territory, eventually wearing down opponents. Morocco can’t expect to control play like it did against Iran in their opener, so the North Africans’ best chance of victory lies in capitalizing on limited scoring chances, something they haven’t done in the World Cup so far. Bet on Portugal to win.
Neither team is expected to play expansive soccer, and Morocco likely will bunker in for large parts of the game. Portugal likely will be cope with Morocco’s approach, but don’t expect many goals. Take the under.
