⚽ World Cup Predictions: Best Bets & Prop Picks for Saturday, June 13

My best World Cup predictions for Saturday focus on the defensive strengths of Brazil and Morocco, Che Adams' ability to score, and Turkey in a favorable matchup against Australia. In all, there are four World Cup games, though none is likely bigger than Brazil vs. Morocco. Both teams are likely to advance to the knockout stage, but today's game will likely determine the winner of Group C.

However, there are plenty of other enticing storylines, such as Adams and Scotland making their first World Cup appearance since 1998 against Haiti, a team making its first appearance since 1974, and Turkey and Australia battling in a wide open Group D.

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Brazil vs. Morocco Under 2.5 goals (-130)

If you read my Brazil vs. Morocco prediction, then you know I love this Under mainly because of Morocco's excellent defense. The Moroccans haven't allowed more than one goal in 18 consecutive matches entering this contest.

And while Brazil has scored 11 goals in their last three Friendlies, the offense was much more sluggish during World Cup qualifying. Brazil scored one or fewer goals in eight of 12 World Cup qualifying matches. Additionally, Brazil scored more than once just one time in its final four qualifiers. However, in those four games, Brazil gave up just one goal.

Kickoff time: 6 p.m. ET
Brazil vs. Morocco odds: Brazil (-155) Draw (+290) Morocco (+475)
How to watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock

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Che Adams anytime goalscorer (+165) vs. Haiti

Che Adams enters this match after a two-goal performance against Bolivia on June 6. While they were his only goals in his last six matches, he did tie for the most goals of any Scottish player in World Cup qualifying, with two.

Haiti enters this match playing decent defense, allowing just four goals in six matches. However, in World Cup qualifying, this is a team that allowed three goals each to Honduras and Costa Rica. Defensive breakdowns led to allowing five goals against Curacao during qualifying as well.

Meanwhile, Scotland enters this game scoring four goals in back-to-back Friendlies. This is a team that has scored multiple goals in five consecutive competitive games. And while the high-powered offense also features Ryan Christie and Lawrence Shankland, it's hard to overlook three shots on goal from Adams in his final tune-up. 

Kickoff time: 9 p.m. ET
Haiti vs. Scotland odds: Haiti (+500) Draw (+370) Scotland (-175)
How to watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock

Turkey (-140) vs. Australia

Since closing out World Cup qualifying in March, Turkey has only played two Friendlies. However, both of those matches in June went very well. Turkey won both by a combined score of 6-1. 

What impresses me most about Turkey is how well the side played during World Cup qualifying. They enter 5-0-1 in their last six competitive games, with a 2-2 tie against Spain. They've shut out back-to-back opponents in competitive games, allowing more than one goal just once in their last five contests.

Australia enters 2-2-1 in their last five. While they tied Switzerland in their final Friendly, I worry about them against a Turkish team with three Premier League players. Ultimately, that difference in talent will lead a hot Turkey team to victory.

Kickoff time: Midnight ET
Turkey vs. Australia odds: Australia (+420) Draw (+270) Turkey (-140)
How to watch: FS1, Telemundo, Peacock