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SportsLine expert Jon Eimer projects England to beat Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, with Kane (-120) and Haaland (+105) in the mix; he leans Over 2.5 goals and has four plus-money bets locked in, while England sit around -115 on the 90-minute money line and Norway +310 (draw +270).
The article details the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open betting card, with Matt Fitzpatrick (+2200) as the outright favorite and a mix of long shots like Chris Gotterup, Wyndham Clark, Kurt Kitayama, Tom Kim, and Ryan Fox; it also lists first-round leader bets (Min Woo Lee +5400; Kitayama +6000; Reitan +6000; Aaron Rai +7400; Eugenio Chacarra +9300) and props (Tom Kim over Bud Cauley; Kristoffer Reitan +250 Top-20; Tom Kim +300 Top-20). The writer emphasizes Renaissance Club’s wind-exposed, driver-friendly layout favors international/links-type players, and nominates Wyndham Clark as the One & Done pick, with other strong options in the mix based on form and course fit.
THR's Scott Feinberg previews the 2026 Primetime Emmys after the finalists were announced, laying out a 63-category forecast that ranks contenders in drama, comedy, limited series and more. Highlights include The Pitt as the expected Best Drama winner, Hacks leading Best Comedy, and Beef topping the Limited/Anthology race, with final voting Aug. 17–26 and campaigns already heating up. Feinberg emphasizes these are projections of how voters will likely act, not his personal picks, and many outcomes could shift before ballots close.
MLB Same-Game Parlay predictions for Wednesday, July 8 by Colby Marchio highlight three bets: Phillies vs Reds with Philly stars Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper powering the lineup against Chase Burns; Rockies vs Dodgers with Colorado favored thanks to Sasaki's recent struggles and Shohei Ohtani's hot bat; Athletics vs Tigers backing Detroit on Dillon Dingler’s hot form and Jeffrey Springs' recent struggles. Odds listed: PHI/CIN +282, COL/LAD +470, ATH/DET +164. The piece includes analysis and notes Colby Marchio's 2026 SGP record (-16.4 units) and that odds can change; not intended for MA.
Opta’s 25,000-simulation supercomputer places France as the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup (27.3%), with Spain (21.3%) and England (16.5%) also strong as the quarterfinals arrive. Argentina sits at 17.3%, while dark horses Norway (6.6%) and Morocco (3.7%) remain in contention alongside Switzerland (3.8%) and Belgium (3.6%). The analysis highlights Spain’s solid defense, potential semi paths (including a possible Spain–France clash), and how the field’s narrowing reshapes odds compared to pre-tournament forecasts.
TVLine’s Emmy predictions split the race into Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series, with HBO Max’s Hacks expected to snag another Best Comedy nod and its leads in contention, Shrinking and other returning favorites also likely to be recognized, while The Bear’s momentum may wane. Newcomers Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles aim for breakout nods, and Lisa Kudrow could contend again for The Comeback. In Drama, The Pitt is the clear front-runner on HBO Max with Noah Wyle and a bevy of possible supporting nominations, alongside Pluribus and The Diplomat as serious threats. The Limited Series field remains wide open, led by Netflix’s BEEF and a slate of other contenders from FX, HBO, and Netflix. Read on for more nuanced projections and weigh in with your predictions.
With eight teams left, the piece outlines the four quarterfinals (France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, Argentina vs Switzerland) and stitches together roundtable predictions that most writers see France, Spain, England and Argentina advancing. France are widely favored to win the tournament, with Spain and England as strong challengers and Argentina still in the mix. Standout players highlighted include Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, plus discussions of players under the radar. The article showcases a range of opinions on potential upsets and memorable moments, and ends with the belief that the French remain the team to beat despite the looming challenges from Spain, England and Argentina.
A betting analyst predicts Switzerland will upset Colombia in a high-scoring World Cup Round of 16 matchup in Vancouver, backing Switzerland to win at +270, Over 2.5 goals, and Breel Embolo to score. The piece notes Switzerland’s strong attacking form and Colombia’s difficulties against top opposition, with Córdobaout for Colombia and no key Swiss injuries reported. The game is in a dome with kickoff at 4 p.m. ET.
A 1976 National Geographic panel of thinkers including Isaac Asimov and Buckminster Fuller imagined what life would look like in 2026—talking about space habitats, electric transit, and energy/inflation concerns—some forecasts were surprisingly off, but the piece notes real progress like smartphones, autonomous cars, and surgical robotics, while inviting reflection on what future predictions say about our era.
SportsLine's Martin Green, on a 16-6 World Cup run, leans toward a high-scoring England vs. Mexico Round of 16 in Mexico City, with England +140, Mexico +210, draw +210 on FanDuel; over/under 2.5; England to advance -130. Green's two plus-money bets and an Over 2.5 lean are highlighted for members.
Two marquee Round of 16 matches headline Sunday: Brazil vs. Norway in New Jersey and Mexico vs. England in Mexico City, with Opta predicting Brazil as a favorite (53.6% win) and a tight Mexico–England clash (England 40.6%, Mexico 31.5%, 27.9% draw). The rest of the Round of 16 schedule includes Portugal vs. Spain, USA vs. Belgium, Argentina vs. Egypt, and Switzerland vs. Colombia. Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Canada 3-0, France beat Paraguay 1-0 after Mbappe’s post-match remarks about physical play, and Mexico’s fortress at Mexico City Stadium is highlighted as a potential edge as El Tri chase a long-awaited quarterfinal.
France is the favorite to advance against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. Veteran predictor Martin Green, on a 16-6 WC picks run, leans to Over 2.5 goals and has two additional best bets, with full selections available on SportsLine.
Predictions flow for the World Cup Round of 16, highlighting marquee ties such as Spain vs Portugal and Mexico vs England, potential shocks like the U.S. beating Belgium or Norway upsetting Brazil, the race for the Golden Boot between Messi and Mbappe, and debates on whether France can be stopped, with notes on host venues and the looming knockout path.
Colombia enter the World Cup Round of 32 as favorites to defeat Ghana in Kansas City, with expert picks listing a regulation win for Colombia at roughly -199 to -239 and a likely low-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals); Luis Diaz is the top scorer pick at +173, and no key injuries are reported ahead of kickoff at GEHA Field (9:30 p.m. ET).
Spain are the heavy favorites in the SoFi Stadium showdown, but the smart bet appears to be Austria +1.5 on the spread (-112) with potential value also in Under 2.5 goals (+101). The piece also highlights a Lamine Yamal scoring wager (+134) and notes Spain’s injury in Nico Williams, while Austria aims to frustrate with a disciplined, compact approach akin to their Argentina performance. Kickoff is July 2, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET in Inglewood, CA, with odds shown for Spain to win and a draw, and deep-dive bets via Covers bets widget.