Sunday’s World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina will attract a record-breaking betting handle, and sportsbooks are readying themselves for the influx of action by offering a smorgasbord of props for the grand finale.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the most popular props will be on Sunday (Messi to do this, and Messi to do that), but some other markets are offering some serious value.
Let’s dive into the best player props for the World Cup Final:
Best player props for the World Cup Final
Player of the Match: Pau Cubarsi, Spain (40/1, bet365)
Center backs don’t often get the headlines, but it’s impossible to ignore what 19-year-old Pau Cubarsi has done for Spain in this tournament.
The Barcelona star has played every second of every match for Luis de la Fuente, and he’s marshalled a backline that has conceded just one goal through seven games to this point.
Cubarsi will need to bring that form into Sunday’s final, as Argentina loves to swing crosses into the box, which should give the teenage sensation plenty of opportunities to make his presence felt with clearances, headers, and tackles.
Another clean sheet and a quiet performance from Messi should put Cubarsi’s name in the spotlight.
Dani Olmo to score 1+ goals (+400, FanDuel)
After leading Spain in goals en route to their title at Euro 2024, Dani Olmo has been more of a playmaker than a finisher this summer. Olmo is one of two Spanish players (Marc Cucurella) with more than one assist this tournament.
That said, I like his chances of getting on the board in the Final, especially at this price.
With Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal attracting so much attention, Olmo should be able to get himself into the dangerous areas against an Argentine defense that has conceded six goals in the knockout rounds, including two apiece against Cape Verde and Egypt.
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Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
