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USA vs. Ghana World Cup game odds just hours before kickoff had Team USA still the favorite and most wagered on side of the day in any sport at Bookmaker.com.
USA would pay out US$12 for every US$10 bet with a win. Ghana would pay out US$23.
Just shy of 90 percent of the betting action was going towards the USA in this one.
The United States came through as unlikely Group C winners, needing a goal by Landon Donovan in second-half stoppage time to defeat Algeria 1-0 on Wednesday. The Americans earned their first victory after draws with England and Slovenia.
"It's something I'll have embedded in my mind forever," Donovan said.
This World Cup has also been memorable for the dismal performance by African teams on their continent. Ghana is the last survivor, earning the runner-up spot in Group D after losing 1-0 to Germany on Wednesday.
"We want to prolong our stay here," midfielder Sulley Muntari said. "We want to win every game. We want to reach far.
The USA vs. Ghana World Cup game goes off at 2:30 pm EST.
Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
