The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! Before you enjoy the action, let’s dive into the top World Cup expert picks for today’s matches. We’ll dish out a few World Cup predictions for Friday, June 12th. Check out these World Cup best bets for some of the top players and games on the schedule. Plus, we’ll examine some of the key World Cup odds to keep an eye on. 

Best FIFA World Cup Picks Today 6/12

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Both Teams To Score (+100 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature Canada’s matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Both squads have paths to score, creating value on that pick. Canada deploys a high-press, vertical style of play that welcomes goal opportunities, both for and against. Pressing high on defense helps the Canadians win the ball quickly and attack in transition. 

However, taking risks with the press also leaves Canada vulnerable in the back. Opposing teams can generate transition scoring chances against this style, especially when the left or right backs push forward. That plays into Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ability to counterattack. They prefer to sit back and send it forward on turnovers for quick goals. 

It also helps that we have multiple skilled offensive playmakers in this matchup. Jonathan David and Cyle Larin provide Canada with a dangerous attacking duo that can strain opposing defenses. Meanwhile, Edin Dzeko headlines Bosnia’s potential counter-scoring. 

 

 

 

Top World Cup Player Props Today

Jonathan David (Canada) – 3+ Shots (-115 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks continue with Canada’s star striker Jonathan David. He enters this tournament as his country’s all-time leading goalscorer. He’ll be the focal point of the Canadians’ attack, and Bosnia’s defensive style of sitting back should welcome plenty of shot opportunities. David had three shots in last week’s friendly before the World Cup. He also had five shots and a pair of goals in another recent friendly for Canada. 

Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Tyler Adams (USA) – Higher Than 2.5 Tackles Attempted (Underdog Fantasy)

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with USA midfielder Tyler Adams to have at least three tackles attempted. He brings a defensive mindset to the United States’ midfield, and his ball-winning ability will be key against Paraguay. In the last World Cup, Adams had three tackles won in two of the three group stage games. This should be a physical match, and Adams’ toughness and defensive awareness become more important. 

 

 

 

Most Likely Goal Scorers Today

Now that we’ve broken down the top World Cup expert picks, let’s focus on which players are most likely to score goals. Below is a list of the top anytime goalscorer World Cup odds for today’s matches. The odds are via DraftKings Sportsbook: 

  • Jonathan David (Canada): +180
  • Cyle Larin (Canada): +210
  • Promise David (Canada): +210
  • Folarin Balogun (USA): +215
  • Christian Pulisic (USA): +225
  • Ricardo Pepi (USA): +225

World Cup Betting Trends To Know 

Before you lock in those World Cup expert picks, let’s talk betting trends. The World Cup odds and recent history can tell us a lot about how a match may go. Keeping up on the trends can help us cash World Cup predictions as the tournament progresses as well. 

Thursday’s games were both relatively lower-scoring. Mexico beat South Africa, 2-0, which cashed the under 2.5 total goals. South Korea won 2-1 over Czechia, which hit the over, but all three goals came in the second half. In that match, obviously, the “both teams to score” bet was a successful one. 

Today’s games also suggest goals may be at a premium. The under 2.5 goals in United States vs. Paraguay is favored at -160 odds at DraftKings. Meanwhile, the under 2.5 total is also at -155 odds for Canada’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.