Argentina vs. France start time, odds: 2022 World Cup final picks ...

Two of the best players in the world square off for soccer's biggest prize when Lionel Messi and Argentina meets Kylian Mbappe and France in the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday at Lusail Stadium in Qatar. The 35-year-old Messi is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner but has never won the World Cup. Argentina's best finish with Messi is a runner-up finish to Germany in 2014. Meanwhile the 23-year-old Mbappe already is looking to lift the World Cup trophy for a second time. Four years ago he scored four goals to help Les Bleus win the title in Russia. 

Kickoff is 10 a.m. ET. Argentina are the -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100) to lift the trophy in the latest Argentina vs. France odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with France the +100 underdogs. The over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. The 90-minute money line lists Argentina at +160, France at +185 and a draw at +205. Before making any Argentina vs. France picks, you need to see the 2022 World Cup predictions and best bets from proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season. He has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe. 

Now, Green has broken down the Argentina vs. France matchup from every angle and just locked in his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for France vs. Argentina:

• Argentina vs. France spread: Argentina -0.5 (+165)
• Argentina vs. France over/under: 2.5 goals (Over +135, Under -175)
• Argentina vs. France 90-minute money line: Argentina +160, France +185, Draw +205
• Argentina vs. France to lift the trophy: Argentina -125, France +100
• FRA: Kylian Mbappe shares the tournament lead in goals (five).
• ARG: Lionel Messi leads all players at the World Cup in chances created (15).
• Argentina vs. France picks: See picks here

Why you should back Argentina

Messi is in terrific form for La Albiceleste. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored five goals in Qatar, which is tied with Mbappe for the tournament lead. Messi also has created 15 chances at the World Cup, which leads all players. In the semifinal against Croatia, he completely undressed defender Josko Gvardiol to set up Argentina's final goal in the 3-0 victory.

In addition, Argentina face a French defense that has been vulnerable in Qatar. Les Bleus have kept only one clean sheet at the tournament, in the 2-0 semifinal win over Morocco, and the Atlas Lions hit the post and had a shot cleared off the line in that match. The defense also looked very shaky in the 2-1 quarterfinal win against England.

Why you should back France

France have had perhaps the best 1-2 scoring punch in the World Cup 2022 in Mbappe (5 goals) and Olivier Giroud (4 goals). Theo Hernandez, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni and Randal Kolo Muani have all found the net as well. Antoine Griezmann leads the team with three assists in World Cup play.

In addition, Les Bleus have been more active defensively in Qatar than Argentina. The French have won more tackles (119 to 100), interceptions (67 to 42) and aerial duels (84 to 76) than La Albiceleste.

How to make France vs. Argentina picks

Green has broken down the 2022 World Cup final. He is leaning Over the total, and he has locked in four other best bets, including three that pay plus money. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.

So who wins France vs. Argentina in the World Cup final? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Argentina vs. France have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and find out.