USA vs. Belgium Showdown: Balogun Returns to Boost USMNT in World Cup Round of 16

The United States men's national team received a massive boost ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was overturned, making the team's top scorer available for Monday's showdown in Seattle. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.

Balogun carries +165 odds to score anytime at FanDuel Sportsbook, the shortest among all players in this matchup. The winner advances to face Spain in the quarterfinals on Friday. SportsLine expert Jon Eimer, riding a 25-16-2 run on World Cup picks, has analyzed every angle of this high-stakes encounter.

Eimer leans toward Under 2.5 total goals at +124, citing Balogun's return as a stabilizing force for the American attack. He warns that Belgium cannot afford a slow start like their overtime win over Senegal, where they trailed 2-0 late. The home crowd in Seattle could prove decisive for the USMNT.

Belgium enters as slight underdogs at +180 on the 90-minute money line, while the United States sit at +150. For those looking to advance, USA are -122 favorites. Eimer has identified a plus-money prop involving Balogun as one of his two best bets. Full analysis is available at SportsLine.