SportsLine soccer experts at CBS Sports have locked in three 2026 World Cup picks for Tuesday’s Group K and Group L action, targeting England, Croatia, and Luis Diaz as the primary betting angles.
The CBS Sports predictions lean heavily on xG data, tournament pedigree, and attacking form to separate genuine value from short-priced chalk.
CBS Sports World Cup Predictions On Day 13
- England vs. Ghana (4 p.m. ET): England -1.5 (-166) | Expert: Brad Thomas
- Panama vs. Croatia (7 p.m. ET): Croatia Over 1.5 goals scored (-166) | Expert: Martin Green
- Colombia vs. DR Congo (10 p.m. ET): Luis Diaz to score or assist (+100) | Expert: Jon Eimer
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England vs Ghana Prediction: England -1.5 (-166)
England demolished Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup 2026 opener and are now installed as massive -450 favorites at BetOnline against a Ghana side that barely created a threat against Panama.
The multi-goal win line at -166 is where CBS Sports expert Brad Thomas sees the value, and the xG numbers back that call emphatically.
Ghana posted just 1.25 xG against Panama, with 0.97 of that total arriving from Caleb Yirenkyi‘s single goal. The remaining 0.28 xG across the entire match is a damning number for a side now facing one of the tournament’s sharpest attacks.
For a deeper breakdown of this fixture including player props, the England vs. Ghana same-game parlay analysis covers the individual markets in full.
Panama vs Croatia Prediction: Croatia Over 1.5 Goals (-166)
Croatia lost 4-2 to England in their opener, but CBS Sports expert Martin Green is not reading that scoreline as evidence of attacking failure.
Croatia scored twice against the group’s strongest side, and their forwards looked sharp throughout despite conceding four.
Panama has no modern World Cup pedigree at this level, with three straight group-stage losses in their only prior 2018 appearance.
The Croatia Over 1.5 goals scored market at -166 is the call, with the 65/35 probability tilted firmly toward the Croatians finding the net twice or more.
Bettors looking for same-game parlay options can find expanded analysis in the Croatia vs. Panama same-game parlay preview.
Colombia vs DR Congo Prediction: Luis Diaz to Score or Assist (+100)
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opener and arguably should have scored five.
Their midfield moved the ball effortlessly and their forwards were relentless in pursuit of additional goals.
Luis Diaz at +100 to score or assist against DR Congo is exactly the kind of even-money value that sharp World Cup betting is built on.
Under coach Néstor Lorenzo, Colombia ran a 20-match unbeaten streak that included wins over Brazil and Germany, with Diaz scoring in both marquee fixtures.
For a fuller same-game parlay breakdown of this fixture, the Colombia vs. DR Congo parlay and props preview covers additional markets.
Day 14 BetOnline Odds Table
| Match | Favorite | Draw | Underdog | CBS Sports Pick |
| Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | -450 | +550 | +1150 | N/A |
| England vs. Ghana | -450 | +600 | +1400 | England -1.5 (-166) |
| Panama vs. Croatia | -182 | +298 | +620 | Croatia O1.5 goals (-166) |
| Colombia vs. DR Congo | -192 | +327 | +600 | Diaz score/assist (+100) |
All odds sourced from BetOnline as of publication. Lines are subject to movement ahead of kickoff.
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