The highly anticipated 2024 UEFA European Championship begins on Friday in Germany, with the host nation taking on Scotland in a Group A match at Allianz Arena in Munich. Defending champion Italy play their first Group B game the following day against Albania at BVB Stadion Dortmund.

The latest Euro 2024 odds list Italy at +1800 to repeat, while England are going off as the favorite at +330. The top team in the FIFA rankings, France, are fetching +400 odds, while host Germany sit at +550. Before you lock in any Euro 2024 futures picks or predictions, you NEED to see what SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He also was solid with his Premier League picks this year, going 30-22-1 (+7.07).

Now, Green has broken down Euro 2024 from every possible angle and locked in which teams you should back and which teams you should completely avoid. 

We can tell you Green is avoiding Germany, even though the three-time European champions are among the Euro 2024 favorites at 11-2. 

"They lack firepower on attack and could struggle against Spain or Portugal in the latter stages of the tournament, so odds of +550 on Germany to win the Euros look unattractive," Green told SportsLine.

Green also has identified which teams to back and fade at Euro 2024, including a longshot who has a chance to shock the world and go all the way. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his Euro 2024 futures picks before locking in your own.

Which teams should you back and fade at Euro 2024, and which longshot can shock the world and go all the way? ... Join SportsLine now to see Martin Green's futures bets and analysis for Euro 2024, all from the soccer insider who has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks!