England’s national soccer team secured a 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the European Championship, with Harry Kane scoring the game-winner in extra time. England was the favorite to win the tournament, and bettors placed their wagers accordingly, with 81% of the money going towards England (-225) and Kane to score a goal at +100 being a popular prop bet.
The soccer betting scene has been lively with Euro 2024 and the Copa America in full swing, witnessing some unexpected upsets. For example, the United States suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama at the Copa America. England advanced to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals after beating Slovakia, with Jude Bellingham and Kane scoring crucial goals to secure the victory.
Meanwhile, at UFC 303, Alex Pereira emerged victorious over Jiří Procházka with a TKO in the second round of the light heavyweight title rematch. Despite drawing 53% of bets and 58% of the handle, Pereira’s win was not a surprise. On the PGA Tour, Cam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic as an underdog with +6600 odds, securing his second career PGA Tour victory.
Looking ahead, England has the best odds to win Euro 2024, followed closely by Spain and Germany. In the Copa America, Argentina leads in the odds to win, with Brazil and Uruguay closely behind. Bettors will have more exciting sports events to wager on in the coming weeks.