This match is the opening game of the World Cup, with Mexico hosting South Africa. For this game, Mexico’s handicap has settled at a medium line of 1.9, giving one goal. This is a fairly standard line for the hosts. With home advantage, South Africa will find it extremely difficult to beat the home side, while Mexico being favored by one goal is clearly still a relatively conservative line. Mexico only need to win by one goal in this match to ensure the handicap side does not lose, making it a very attractive value pick.