Never tell us the odds.
Well, except when it comes to betting. And the United States—fresh off beating Iran 1-0 on Tuesday and advancing to the World Cup round of 16—has opened as underdogs against the Netherlands:
DraftKings SportsbookOpening odds for Saturday's Round of 16:<br><br>Netherlands -115<br>USA +330<br>Draw +255 <a href="https://t.co/IzD3LWYMXr">pic.twitter.com/IzD3LWYMXr</a>
No surprises there—the Netherlands won Group A, beating both Senegal and Qatar by 2-0 scorelines and drawing with Ecuador 1-1. The young Americans, meanwhile, beat Iran and drew with Wales (1-1) and England (0-0).
Young Dutch attacker Cody Gakpo will be a focal point for the United States.