Jon Eimer Backs Over 2.5 Goals in Portugal-Colombia Matchup as Group K Top Spot Hangs on 7:30 p.m. ET
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Updated · CBS Sports · Jun 27
Jon Eimer Backs Over 2.5 Goals in Portugal-Colombia Matchup as Group K Top Spot Hangs on 7:30 p.m. ET
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Jun 27
Summary
Jon Eimer’s main pick for Saturday’s Portugal-Colombia World Cup match is Over 2.5 goals at -140, with four additional plus-money bets released through SportsLine.
Portugal are -105 favorites on the 90-minute money line, while Colombia are +250 and the draw is +280 for the Miami Gardens match kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Eimer’s case centers on recent scoring form: Colombia have netted nine goals in their last four matches, and Portugal have scored 10 in four, including a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.
He also points to Colombia’s defensive issues and Portugal’s need for a win to top Group K, arguing Colombia are unlikely to sit back even though a draw would be enough for first place.
The stakes are tight at the top of Group K, with 11th-ranked Colombia needing a win or draw to finish first and eighth-ranked Portugal needing all three points.