Charlie Cummings gives his best first goalscorer bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Thursday’s World Cup play-off match between Denmark and North Macedonia.
We’ve got some win-or-go-home footy to enjoy on Thursday. Denmark and North Macedonia will face off in the UEFA World Cup qualification playoffs, and everything is on the line. Who is going to be the first player to find the back of the net in this do-or-die matchup?
Denmark is a -370 favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with a draw available at +475. North Macedonia is a big underdog at +1100. Let’s get into a first goalscorer prop bet for this one.
As a near four-to-one favorite to win, odds are very good that Team Denmark will be doing the majority of the goal-scoring. But the real question is, who gets there first? Here’s a look at the top odds for individual goalscorers:
A lot of big names pop out here. Rasmus Højlund, the Danish striker, stands out in particular. He may be young and inconsistent at times, but he’s going to be targeted early and often by Denmark’s wide creators. Midfield fixtures like Christian Eriksen (+600) and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (+1200) are interesting shouts as well. But the rest of the lineup is a bit of a question.
Mikkel Damsgaard, a fixture out wide for Denmark, is doubtful to play with an injury. If he sits, it’s unknown who is first in line to replace him on the outside. William Osula has made some noise for Newcastle United this season and is a strong option thanks to his pace and technical skills. Jesper Lindstrøm has a good case as well. If the odds are any indication, Bodo/Glimt winger Kasper Høgh is the favorite to get a start, which makes him an intriguing option.
The uncertainty on the outside gives me pause. No need to mess around here – Højlund is the most talented attacker on the field, and will get plenty of chances to get on the business end of crosses.
The Pick: Rasmus Højlund (+370)