Sunday's W. Cup Picks

Along with key trends for each game, our team of writers and handicappers hand out their picks and predictions Sunday, June 20, 2010 in the FIFA World Cup.
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Paraguay vs.
Slovakia, 7:30AM ET
Paraguay should be able to get the win in this one as it tied a tough
Italy team while
Slovakia struggled to a draw with
New Zealand, the biggest long shot in the World Cup.
Paraguay has the chance to make a run in this tournament, so look for it to come out strong in this game.
World Cup Free Pick:
Paraguay | Best Line: -105 SPORTSBETTING.com
Italy vs.
New Zealand, 10AM ET
Italy was underwhelming in its opener, but it should be able to beat
New Zealand with its eyes closed. Knowing it needs a win desperately,
Italy shouldn’t have much remorse for its opponent in this one.
World Cup Free Pick:
Italy | Best Line: -550 SPORTSBETTING.com
Brazil vs.
Ivory Coast, 2:30PM ET
Brazil is the better team, but it had some issues with an over-matched
North Korea team in its opener.
Ivory Coast showed it could contend as it played a scoreless draw with
Portugal. Look for a competitive game where we actually are calling a draw outcome.
World Cup Free Pick: Draw | Best Line: +265 SPORTSBETTING.com
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Posted: 6/20/10 7:00AM ET