FIFA World Cup Same Game Parlay Picks Today 6/19: Diaz Leads Morocco in High-Scoring Affair

Scotland got its World Cup off to a flying start by beating Haiti. But the defense was a little lucky to keep a clean sheet, and as this FIFA World Cup same game parlay pick suggests, Morocco likely represents a step up in quality.

The Atlas Lions were unlucky not to win against Brazil in their opener. That’s a testament to how far Morocco has come: this side can legitimately take on the likes of Brazil and expect to come out on top. Scotland hasn’t gotten to those levels itself, and its own defensive issues leave it vulnerable to a side that can press the issue.

With Morocco needing a win to have a chance to top Group C, Scotland could be up against it here.

FIFA World Cup Same Game Parlay Picks (+485, DraftKings)

• Morocco to Win

• Over 2.5 Goals

• Brahim Diaz Anytime Goal Scorer

Morocco are now on 38 matches without a loss. Some of that is because of facing weaker African sides, as CAF is very much a confederation of haves and have-nots. But recent results against Brazil and Norway prove Morocco’s caliber. This side made the 2022 semifinals, and they have not lost a step playing with expectations.

Scotland has won three straight, but it hasn’t come against the strongest opposition. The Scots defeated Curacao, Bolivia and Haiti, not exactly a list of top opponents. Bolivia didn’t make the field of 48, and Curacao and Haiti are expected to both finish bottom of their groups.

Morocco is the highest-ranked side Scotland have seen in quite a while. The Tartan Army will certainly attempt to press the issue, but the Atlas Lions are likely to be a step too far for Scotland to handle.

Expect A Wide-Open Match

Scotland has never been a side to sit back and park the bus. In their six World Cup qualifying matches, both sides found the net in four of them. Six of their past nine matches have seen at least three goals hit the net, and a seventh saw Scotland score twice against overmatched Belarus.

Morocco’s defense tends to concede once whenever it steps outside of Africa. The Atlas Lions have five on-field shutouts in six matches against African opposition (they conceded to Senegal, but the match was ruled a forfeit in Morocco’s favor), but their past five non-African opponents have all hit the net.

Norway and Brazil are top attacking sides, but the Atlas Lions conceded to a middling Paraguay as well. That says Scotland should find the net, and the odds are better on the goal totals than on both teams to score.

Diaz Goal Should Cap Off FIFA World Cup Same Game Parlay Play

A Brahim Diaz goal makes perfect sense when considering same game parlay picks today. He set up Ismael Saibari’s goal against Brazil, and he has a history of showing up when his country needs a boost.

In the Africa Cup of Nations, Diaz scored in five of Morocco’s seven matches, as the Atlas Lions marched to the title. The Real Madrid man got back on the scoresheet against Norway, finding the only goal in that friendly.

Scotland certainly knows what it’s up against. But the Scottish defense probably can’t stop Diaz for 90 minutes. Haiti created 1.08 xG in its 1-0 loss, and Diaz is a much better finisher than anyone in a Haitian shirt. Expect the Moroccan forward to find a goal that helps carry his country toward the top of Group C.