FIFA World Cup odds show USA as a slight favorite over Paraguay in this matchup, with a 2.5 goal total suggesting a moderate scoring expectation.
Paraguay at +273 is a live underdog, while the draw price indicates a fairly balanced three-way market.
Handicap game: USA -0.5
With USA -0.5, you are effectively betting on USA to win the match in regulation time.
If USA wins in 90 minutes plus stoppage time, the bet wins; if the game ends in a draw or a Paraguay win, the handicap bet on USA loses.
Paraguay moneyline (+273) and draw (+268)
Paraguay at +273 means a $100 stake would profit $255 if Paraguay wins in regular time, for a total return of $355.
The draw at +268 means a $100 bet profits $250 only if the match is level after 90 minutes; any win by either team makes the draw bet lose.
Total goals over/under 2.5
The 2.5 total is based on combined goals from both teams in regulation.
Over 2.5 wins if there are 3 or more total goals in the match.
Under 2.5 wins if there are 0, 1, or 2 goals scored in total..
