- The United States are a -117 favorite over Turkey despite planning to rest four starters due to yellow cards.
- Christian Pulisic will be back in the lineup after missing a game with a calf injury.
- Turkey has been shut out in their first two matches despite outshooting opponents 62-16.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The final matches for Group D are set for Thursday night, featuring a matchup between Turkey and the United States, the top and bottom teams of the group at 10 PM EST.
Turkey vs United States Match Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | +0.5 (-102) | +270 | O 2.5, 3 (-122) |
| United States | -0.5 (-118) | -117 | U 2.5, 3 (+102) |
| Draw | +305 |
The American team is favored by half a goal at legal sports betting sites with -117 odds to win outright. Turkey has +270 odds to pull out a victory and the odds of a draw sit at +305.
Currently atop the standings in Group D, the United States have gone 2-0-0 to start the tournament with a pair of multi-score victories over Paraguay and Australia, while Turkey is at the bottom and already eliminated, having lost to each of the aforementioned opponents.
The United States already clinched the top spot in Group D and a spot in the Round of 32, so they will rest four players who have received yellow cards – Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Tyler Adams, and Folarin Balogun.
However, star attacker Christian Pulisic will return to the lineup after missing the team’s match against Australia with a calf injury.
Turkey To Cover +0.5 Goal Spread (-102)
The +0.5 goal spread allows for Turkey to either draw or win outright in order for the pick to cash, allowing for some flexibility.
While they have been shutout in each of their first two matches, the Turkish team has generated plenty of opportunities, outshooting their opponents by a total of 62-16 and putting 13 shots on goal while their opponents have recorded just six.
Against a shorthanded United States team, Turkey seems due for some offensive chances to finally swing their way. Goalkeeping is more of a concern, allowing three goals on just six shots on goal through two games, but if the Turkish team gets a half-way decent performance from Ugurcan Çakir, they could hang around long enough to make it interesting.
Though the two teams have been on opposite ends of the spectrum to start the tournament, Turkey has an opportunity to pay off big at World Cup betting sites with the combination of US starters sidelined and an aggressive offensive attack.
