FIFA World Cup Betting: After a successful run all the way to the finals of the Confederations Cup in 2009, many have the United States tabbed as a team to make bold World Cup predictions on. This is most likely the easiest draw that the Stars and Stripes have ever had to reach the second round of the World Cup, and parlaying that draw into success is paramount for the sport of soccer in this country.

The Americans never really had many issues qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Losses at Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico were excusable, particularly considering the team's lack of form on the road in previous qualifying efforts. A 3-2 win at Honduras assured the red, white, and blue of a third straight trip to the World Cup.

This is arguably the most talented American team ever that manager Bob Bradley is bringing to South Africa. GK Tim Howard, who plays his club football for Everton in the English Premiership, is largely accepted as one of the top keepers in the game, while F Landon Donovan, D Oguchi Onyewu, M Jozy Altidore, and F Clint Dempsey are all mainstays for the American game.

As long as the USA keeps its defense up, even being held to a draw against either Algeria or Slovenia would most likely set the stage for an advancement to Round 2. If by chance America misses out on Germany in Round 2, the coast could be clear to the quarterfinals of the event. The United States is -175 to get through Group C as a qualifier and +6600 to become the first non-European or South American nation to beat the World Cup odds and lift the most illustrious soccer trophy in the world.