Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for June 23

Important:

If you intend to follow our World Cup player prop picks, we advise you to wait for the lineups to make sure the players targeted are going to start the match. We provide our tips earlier to give you enough time to prepare, but staying patient and checking the starters is pivotal for player props.

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: Bruno Fernandez Score or Assist & Portugal to Win by 2+ (+130)

Portugal will be hoping for a big win against Uzbekistan today, after struggling against DR Congo in the opener. It should be mentioned that the African side might be one of the most underrated teams in the entire tournament, so it should be easier against Uzbekistan.

The World Cup debutants lost 3-1 to Colombia in their opening match and struggled to defend properly. That’s going to be a problem against a Portuguese team looking to make things right.

I expect a big win for the favorite, and I want too boost the odds a bit by backing Bruno Fernandez to score or assist a goal. He’s the team’s main creator, the designated set-piece taker for most dead-ball situations, and a threat of his own in and outside the box.

Fernandez is going to be involved in a lot of chances, so I expect him to register a goal contribution when it’s all said and done. If you combine that with Portugal to win by 2+, you get the nice price of +130.

Colombia vs. DR Congo: Luis Diaz 2+ Shots on Target (+280)

DR Congo play with a simple plan: defend deep and hit hard in transition. The team only had 25% of the ball against Portugal but still managed to earn a 1-1 draw. While I don’t think the possession will be that one-sided against Colombia, the African side will still look to defend in large numbers.

They are happy to give away some low quality chances, as long as there aren’t big ones from inside the box. Colombia have the ultimate weapon for such an opponent in Luis Diaz. The winger’s dribbling skills and ability to operate in tight spaces should help his country.

I’m not quite sure if Colombia can win this one, but I can certainly see Diaz getting involved often. The +280 odds of him getting 2+ shots on goal are too high to ignore and one of the best World Cup player prop bets today.