US Open Cup Quick Picks

June 30, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Soccer Betting 

The USA Open Cup enters the third round matches and it is a busy ledger at BetUS Sportsbook as soccer betting continues. So to get you started, here is a quick look at some of the excitement the North American continent has to offer the worldwide soccer betting community.

Soccer Betting Line:

Wilmington Hammerheads +450

Chicago Fire -200

Draw +275

Match Time: 07:00 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday June 30 2009

Soccer Betting Verdict: Wilmington enters this match as the underdogs, tipped at +450 but they have a legitimate chance to take this match. Chicago Fire is playing without John Thorrington (injured), Logan Pause (U.S. team commitments) and Cuauhtemoc Blanco (suspended). Coach Denis Hamlet has some holes to fill on the pitch. Tough match to call because of these unknowns: who will be in the line-up and the quality of Wilmington. If regulars fill the hole, Chicago Fire, favourites at -200, are a good play to win. Otherwise, the minor league underdogs might upset Fire and go to the fourth round. Unthinkable, or is it.

Soccer Free Picks: Chicago Fire -200

Soccer Betting Line:

Rochester Raging Rhinos +200

Columbus Crew +115

Draw +220

Match Time: 07:00 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday June 30 2009

Soccer Betting Verdict: Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup and the Supporters’ Shield for having the best record in MLS last season. Impressive as it was it would have been better had they completed the triple by winning the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. They are chasing the cup this season and next up are Rochester Raging Rhinos. Columbus is priced only marginally better at +115. They have their hands full with minor league minnows who would like nothing better than to upset the big league visitors. But Columbus has a lot of quality. They are the better pick especially at such a price.

Soccer Free Picks: Columbus Crew +115

Soccer Betting Line:

New England Revolution -275

Harrisburg City Islanders +550

Draw +335

Match Time: 07:00 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday June 30 2009

Soccer Betting Verdict: New England clinched a spot in the SuperLiga 2009 semi-final round two days ago and now they will begin their quest to reclaim the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup when they host Harrisburg City Islanders of USL-2 in the third round of the competition. They met at the 2007 US Open Cup in the quarters. Revolution won 2-1 at the time and went on to win the competition. Both Revolution and Islanders have enjoyed encouraging seasons in their respective leagues and come into this match full of confidence. The market favours New England (naturally) but it will be a close match in spite of the soccer betting line. Islanders are at the top of their league and they have something to prove in this match, making the draw a legitimate bet. More likely than not, Revolution should go to win this match.

Soccer Free Picks: New England Revolution -275

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