I rarely bet these US qualifying games because I simply do not trust a US team that puts a different team on the field every match. I still do not think Berhalter knows what he is doing, but the US has a great history against this team. I definitely think they win this match given the home filed advantage especially with the cold weather, but the price is ridiculous. I am going to watch the game so I want a little action. I have scoured the lines and the best value that I see is:
USA 2-0 exact score +375
I am also not opposed to the USA winning by 2 at +294, but I just do not see El Salvador scoring (no value at all in any of the total, tt or btts bets), so I think the exact score is the best way play the game. Posting just for some action. Certainly not a conviction play.
US has potential to score many goals, but not sure how well they will play together. Plus, Pepi has a lot to prove. I certainly do not believe he is a world class striker at this point, but US Soccer is obsessed with him at the moment. He has potential, but he has yet to play against any real competition. He has not looked great in the first few games in the Bundesliga so we will see how he does moving forward. The fact that Berhalter left Sargeant and Pefok in Europe further proves to me that he is beholden to US Soccer and the MLS. One of those 2 is still the US's best option at striker for the World Cup. Pepi is not ready.