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Coming into Tuesday's 2:30 pm EST showdown against North Korea, Brazil's odds to win the 2010 World Cup were set at 9/2 at Sportsbetting.com, the second shortest odds in the tournament after Spain. Update: Brazil's odds were now set at 3/1 following their matchup with North Korea.
Betting on Brazil vs. North Korea was available leading into this afternoon's game with the best odds on Correct Score, Margin of Victory and First Goal Scorer. Brazil was a huge 1/12 favorite against North Korea.
Brazil has a record five World Cup wins and is widely considered the most feared futbol teams in the world.
"I want to win the title," defender Maicon said. "Regardless of playing with flair or playing ugly, the most important thing is to win. The most important thing is that on July 11 we are in the final, bringing the trophy home."
A change in style has already produced under Dunga, with Brazil winning the 2007 Copa America, the 2009 Confederations Cup and finishing first in South American qualifying for the World Cup.
Gambling911.com will continue to provide the most comprehensive World Cup 2010 betting and odds coverage on the Net.
Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
