World Cup QuarterFinals Picks

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Germany vs Argentina

Lines:

Germany +170
Argentina +180
Draw +200

Pick: No Play. This is going to be the toughest and closest game of all 4, and I see it being a tie or a 1 goal win by either team when 90 minutes are over. My edge if I had to pick would go to Germany, simply for home court, but this game is too close to wager on

Italy vs Ukraine

Lines:

Italy -170
Ukraine +550
Draw +260

Pick: Ukraine. No, Im not saying they are going to win, but this is more of an investment bet. Thinking long term, if these teams played 5 games, Italy would not sweep all 5. I think the Ukrainians have a decent shot at this game and this price is simply too good to pass up. Italy has looked VERY beatable, both against the US and Austrialia where they got a gift penalty. Referee's have given them a lot this tournament... as an investment bet, I take Ukraine here

Portugal vs England

Lines:

Portugal +280
England +100
Draw + 220

Pick: England. Key Stat: Three of Portugal's top players are not playing this game, two because of red cards vs Holland and 1 because of injury. Arguably 3 of the 4 best players on the team are out.

England's been hyped very much this entire tournament, but they have looked suspect in almost every game (although winning them all). At even money, with Portugal's players out, I'm going with Great Brit here, although a draw wouldn't surprise me that much.

Brazil vs France

Lines:

Brazil -125
France +350
Draw + 250

Pick: Brazil. France has looked impressive and the game vs a tough Spain team could have gone either either way, and France stepped up scoring two goals in the last 5 minutes....but Brazil has looked too dominate thus far. Yea Ronaldo is out of shape with a gut, but he's still a damn good player, Ronaldino is one of the best if not the best in the world and not laying big money, it's tough to bet against Brazil... I don't think we've even seen their full power as of yet, and they've torn through the comp thus far.

There's how my betting is going to be going.... anyone else?