Iceland gutted out a draw against heavily favored Argentina in Round 1 of Group D play. Now, representing a nation of just over 300,000 people, the World Cup darlings set their sights on the unthinkable — a spot in the Round of 16.
To get there, Iceland must get a result against the youngest team in the field, Nigeria, whose youth offers a great ceiling on the attack but an equally likely penchant for defensive lapses, not a recipe for success versus the solid defense and strategic counterattack of the tourney’s second-most-veteran side.
The play: Look for a set piece to make the difference. Iceland (+160) to win in 3-way betting.
Iceland vs. Nigeria
Line: Pick ’em
Iceland: -125
Nigeria: +105
Over/Under: 2
Over: -120
Under: +100
Money line
Iceland: +160
Nigeria: +190
Draw: +210
