Let’s go. The tournament is here, the bets are in, and the first whistle is hours away.

Inter Miami v Al Ahly kicks off the chaos, and we’re starting with our favorite kind of plays:

Buckets breaks it down in our latest short and it’s a strong lean for fireworks with Messi, Suarez, and Abou Ali all in action.

🎥 Watch the breakdown

NOTE: the odds have moved considerably since taping this short 36 hours ago. But the wisdom within remains.
🔗 Full up-to-date odds & match info → DraftKings

💣 BEST BETS FOR MATCHDAY 1

🪣 Buckets’ Bonus Bet:

– BTTS & Miami ML (+220)

☠️ Ian’s Best Bets:

– Messi to Score from Outside the Box (+600)

– Jordi Alba to Record 1+ Assist (+550)

Buckets expects goals. Ian expects art. We’re backing both. Let’s start this tournament in the green.

⏳ Still Time for Futures

You’ve still got a few hours to fire on tournament-long props, outrights, and Golden Boot plays before they disappear or move. If you haven’t watched our full 54-minute preview show, now is the time:

It’s packed with value:

✅ PSG +500 to win it all

✅ Atleti to reach the final at +600

✅ Bayern, Chelsea, Inter: paths broken down

✅ Player props, team totals, longshot parlays

✅ And the ⚠️ PSG-Atletico “Winner Double Chance” at +300 

🔥 Coming Sunday: The Real Madness Begins

Today is the appetizer. Tomorrow? Four matches, all meaningful, all bettable.

Here’s what’s on tap:

🕛 12pm Bayern vs Auckland City

🕒 3pm PSG vs Atlético Madrid

🕕 6pm Palmeiras vs Porto

🕙 10pm Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders

That PSG-Atleti clash might just decide the winner of the whole tournament. You’ve been warned.

💡 Got a Best Bet for Sunday?

We’re taking submissions. Buckets will be reviewing viewer picks all tournament long and may feature yours in tomorrow’s newsletter.

Let’s hit today’s opener, and we’ll be back tomorrow with a fully loaded matchday slate.

You’re officially in Club World Cup mode now. Let’s cook.