Egypt vs. Morocco prediction, odds, time: 2024 Paris Olympics picks, men's soccer best bets by proven expert

Morocco and Egypt each have one more shot at hardware when they face off in the 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medal match on Thursday. Both teams are coming off late-game losses in the semifinals, as the Atlas Lions fell 2-1 to Spain and the Pharaohs lost 3-1 to France. Both teams are looking for their first medal in men's soccer at the Summer Games.

Kickoff at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes is set for 11 a.m. ET. Morocco are -150 favorites (risk $150 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Egypt vs. Morocco odds, while Egypt are +410 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +280 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Morocco vs. Egypt picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say .

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. In 2023, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 Qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He was also solid on his Premier League picks in 2023-24 going 30-22-1 (+7.07).

Now, Green has broken down Morocco vs. Egypt from every angle and revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks . Here are the betting lines for Egypt vs. Morocco:

• Egypt vs. Morocco money line: Egypt +410, Morocco -150, Draw +280
• Egypt vs. Morocco over/under: 2.5 goals
• Egypt vs. Morocco picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Egypt

The Pharaohs should have a confidence boost from their last match despite losing late. They were on pace for a memorable victory against France before Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the equalizer and Les Bleus found the back of the net twice in overtime. Egypt's roster is young and scrappy, so they have an opportunity to bounce back against a favored Moroccan team.

Egypt also boasts some experienced depth to push them along. Even without Mohamed Salah on the team, Egypt has some star power thanks to Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny and Zamalek midfielder Zizo. They have also found the back of the net in four straight games, so they are sure to put pressure on Morocco on Thursday. See which team to pick here .

Why you should back Morocco

Morocco are favored in this match because their roster has a better mix of youth and veteran experience. They are led by PSG's Achraf Hakimi, who has been one of the best players in the tournament. He has assistance from Soufiane Rahimi, who has scored six goals in five games for the Atlas Lions.

In addition to a potent offense, Morocco features one of the most disciplined backlines in the tournament. Morocco have recorded a clean sheet in two of their past three games at the Paris Olympics, which includes a dominant 4-0 victory over the USA in the quarterfinals. See which team to pick here .

How to make Egypt vs. Morocco picks

Green has broken down this Paris Olympics bronze medal match from every possible angle and has locked in a pair of confident best bets. He also is offering a full breakdown of this matchup. He's sharing his Summer Olympics picks and analysis only at SportsLine .

So who wins Egypt vs. Morocco on Thursday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Morocco vs. Egypt have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.

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