2014 World Cup Croatia vs. Mexico Free Pick for Monday, June 23
By Drew Sharper
BRAZIL (The Spread) – Can Mexico continue its strong defensive play when it takes on Croatia today at 4PM ET in the 2014 World Cup?
These two meet in Group A play at 4PM ET. According to oddsmakers at Bovada.lv, Croatia is the slight favorite, as it has odds of +155 to win, while Mexico has been given odds of +170 to win. The odds of a draw have been set at +250 to happen, while the over/under total is listed at 2.5 goals.
Croatia is 7-6-2 overall in World Cup play following a 4-0 win over Cameroon. Croatia has scored 20 goals in its 15 matches while allowing 14. Mexico is now 13-24-14 overall in 51 World Cup matches after going to a scoreless draw with Brazil. Mexico has scored 53 goals in its 51 matches, but allowed 89.
WORLD CUP FREE PICK: Mexico has been all about its defense this World Cup. It has just one goal in two matches, but still has four points. Croatia relies on its offense to win, but won’t be playing a defense like Cameroon in this match. Mexico goalie Guillermo Ochoa has been one of the best goalies in all of the World Cup and that play should continue today. Croatia will struggle to find the net today and Mexico will continue to struggle on offense as well. Look for this match to be low scoring and end 1-0 or in a 1-1 tie.
WORLD CUP FREE PICK: MEXICO/CROATIA UNDER 2.5 GOALS