World Cup Betting Day 9 Free Pick: USA vs Australia

Leading soccer handicapper Rob Vinciletti is providing free picks throughout the 2026 World Cup here at OSGA. 

Today he is offering up a free World Cup pick for the second game for two squads in Group D on Day 9.

World Cup Day 9 Match Snapshot

Group: Group B
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, USA
Time: 3:00 PM ET / Noon PM PT / 9:00 PM BST
How to Watch: FOX
Live Stream: FOX Sports App, FOX One, Peacock (Spanish), Fubo
Importance: The USA opened with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Australia upset Turkey 2-0. The winner takes control of Group D. Loser faces serious pressure in Matchday 3.

USA vs Australia Odds

Moneyline - courtesy of Everygame.eu
USA (-167)
Draw (+350)
Australia (+400)

Total - courtesy of BetOnline.ag
Over 2.5 (-112)
Under 2.5 (-104)

 - For the USMNT, a win puts them at 6 points and neraly a guarantee into the Round of 32. With co-host pressure and momentum building, this is their chance to seize the group.
 - A win would be massive for Australia. It would likely secure qualification and give them a realistic shot at winning Group D — something Australia has never done at a World Cup.
 - The bottom line is the winner of this match gets control of its Round of 32 path while loser is under major pressure in the final group game.

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Free Pick for World Cup Day 9 - USA vs. Australia

The Friday World Cup play is on the U.S at 3 Eastern. The US has won both meetings in competitive games by multiple goals over the Australia team, but this one figures to be close as the Aussie team kept a clean sheet in an opening round win. The U.S was a 4-1 winner over Paraguay, but while they likely win here they won't see that many goals. Pulisic is battling through a calf injury but will play in a likely 4-2-3-1 format and control the pace of play. With the home advantage and a bit more rest we will back the home team here to get a close win. GL!  RV

The Pick: Play on USA

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