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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Guatemala vs. Cuba odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Guatemala vs. Cuba odds and lines, with expert CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage game picks, predictions and best bets.

In a CONCACAF Gold Cup Group D matchup, Guatemala and Cuba meet Tuesday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. ET (FS1/fuboTV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Guatemala vs. Cuba odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Guatemala suffered a 1-0 setback against Venezuela in an international friendly last time out on June 18 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn. Prior to that, La Azul y Blanco was lighting up the scoreboard in the Nations League B, going for 4-0 win against French Guiana on March 27, and a 2-1 win over neighbor Belize on March 24.

Last time out for Cuba, it suffered a 2-0 setback against Uruguay in an international friendly June 20. Prior to that, Chile routed Cuba 3-0 in a June 11 friendly.

In CONCACAF Nations League B play, Cuba has won 5 straight matches since a 2-1 setback to Guadeloupe on June 2. It avenged that loss with a 1-0 victory March 26, thanks to a Yasnier Matos goal in stoppage time just before the half.

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Guatemala vs. Cuba odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:53 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Guatemala -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Cuba +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +125 | U: -185)

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Guatemala vs. Cuba picks and predictions

Prediction

Guatemala 1, Cuba 0

Moneyline (ML)

Guatemala (-225) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you bet it straight up. That’s too expensive, especially against a Cuba (+650) side playing with some pretty good confidence.

Instead, consider GUATEMALA 1:0, 2:0 OR 3:0 (+120) in the multiple correct score section at plus-money for a much better value.

Over/Under (O/U)

Under 2.5 (-185) is a little too rich for my blood, too. My personal limit for a total play is -140, and this is just priced way out of line.

Instead, take a chance on UNDER 1.5 (+160) for a light play at plus-money. I also like the halftime and fulltime play, taking TIE/GUATEMALA (+270) for an opportunity to nearly triple up.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Costa Rica vs. Panama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Costa Rica vs. Panama odds and lines, with expert CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage game picks, predictions and best bets.

In a CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C matchup, Costa Rica and Panama meet Monday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1/fuboTV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Costa Rica vs. Panama odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

These clubs met on March 28 in a CONCACAF Nations League matchup in San Jose, Costa Rica, with the visitors coming away with a 1-0 victory. Despite losing, CRC managed to win the possession battle 58% to just 42%.

Costa Rica managed a 2-1 road win against Martinique in a Nations League matchup on March 25, but it has dropped 3 straight matches, including a 3-1 setback against Ecuador in an international friendly on June 20 in suburban Philadelphia.

Panama had a shot at a medal in the Nations League but lost to Mexico 1-0 in the 3rd-place match. It has won 2 of the past 4 games overall, including that victory over Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica vs. Panama odds

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  • Moneyline: Costa Rica +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Draw +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Panama +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +140 | U: -200)

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Costa Rica vs. Panama picks and predictions

Prediction

Panama 1, Costa Rica 0

Moneyline (ML)

These nations just clashed in San Jose in late March, with PANAMA (+125) coming through with the 1-0 victory. This is a team that was playing for a medal in the Nations League and has been a finely tuned machine against sides it is supposed to beat.

Costa Rica hasn’t been nearly as consistent on the international stage lately, and it is likely to come up short against its neighbor yet again.

Over/Under (O/U)

Under 2.5 (-200) is just too expensive, costing 2 times your potential return.

Take a chance on the alternate total UNDER 1.5 (+145) instead. Panama has been blanked in its last 2 CONCACAF matchups, conceding just 3 total goals in the 2 games. Costa Rica has been held scoreless in 2 of its last 3 matchups overall, including being shut out the last time it faced Panama.

In addition, playing NO (-150): BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE is also a recommended play. I’d also take a chance on the Halftime and Fulltime line, taking TIE/PANAMA (+400) for a chance to multiply your initial wager by 4 times. You’ll simply want to pull for the match to be tied at halftime and look for Los Canaleros to hit the back of the net in the final 45.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: USA vs. Mexico odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s USA vs. Mexico odds and lines, with CONCACAF Gold Cup picks and predictions.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup final is upon us, and it’ll be Mexico taking on USA Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the USA vs. Mexico odds and lines, and make our best CONCACAF Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.

The USA beat Mexico 3-2 in the CONCACAF Nations League final almost two months ago; however, none of the three USMNT scorers will be playing Sunday. To get here, the USA took down Jamaica 1-0 in the quarterfinals and then Qatar 1-0 in the semifinals. Mexico beat Honduras 3-0 then defeated Canada 2-1.

USA vs. Mexico: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: USA +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Mexico +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Draw +210
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +145 | U: -180)

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Prediction

Mexico 2, USA 1

Money line (ML)

BET on MEXICO (+125) as it’s the more talented side.

Many of the young USMNT players aren’t in Gold Cup action. The USA managed to take down Qatar and Jamaica but won both games just 1-0.

USA should be able to get on the board, but the Mexican attack will test the American backline, one that could falter against the best offensive side it has played in the Gold Cup.

Without many key players on the USA side and Mexico is led by F Rogelio Funes Mori and F Orbelin Pineda. Both have had high levels of success so far this tournament, so I’d expect Mexico to find a way to break down the US and take the Gold Cup trophy.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” on the OVER 2.5 (+145) as the best value at plus-money.

The Mexican offense has been solid, scoring at least 2 goals in three of its last four matches. Mexico hit the Over in three of five matches in the Gold Cup.

The USA hit the Over just once in five matches, but playing against the best attack it has seen, it could be a different story in the final.

With F Daryl Dike attacking and M Cristian Roldan distributing, the USMNT scored in each of its five matches. Mexico has two of the top-10 scorers in the tournament.

Bet the Over but only for half a unit.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Qatar vs. USA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Qatar vs. USA odds and lines, with CONCACAF Gold Cup betting picks, tips and best bets.

In the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Qatar takes on USA Thursday. The match will be held at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Qatar vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.

The United States Men’s National Team enters as the favorite despite not bringing its best personnel to the tournament. USA made it to the semifinals following a 1-0 victory over Jamaica Sunday.

As for Qatar, it has been a scoring machine with 3 goals per game through four matches. It’s coming off a high-scoring 3-2 win over El Salvador in the quarterfinals.

The winner of USA-Qatar will take on the winner of Canada-Mexico.

Also see: Mexico vs. Canada odds, picks and prediction

Qatar vs. USA: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Qatar +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | USA -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +230
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Prediction

USA 2, Qatar 1

Money line (ML)

BET on USA (-115) as it’s the deeper and more talented side. While D Walker Zimmerman is not with the team due to a hamstring injury, the USMNT has not been heavily impacted by his absence.

It has given up just one goal so far this tournament. While Jamaica was stronger in the back than up top, it was still a capable opponent the USMNT handled well.

Qatar isn’t at the same level as Jamaica and looked flawed in its match with El Salvador. Despite dominating offense, USA should be able to get the job done.

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Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the OVER 2.5 (+100) as Qatar should be able to get on the board. Assuming USA still pulls it out in regular time, the Over would hit.

F Almoez Ali, who scored twice against El Salvador, has been terrific in the Gold Cup for Qatar. On the other side, Orlando City F Daryl Dike has played well.

The two teams have combined for 21 goals scored through their eight games in the tournament. As an even-money bet, the Over is the way to go as Qatar should open the game up for it to be a scoring-heavy match.

Qatar hit the Over 2.5 in three of four matches while the USA has hit it once through four games.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico vs. Canada odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Mexico vs. Canada odds and lines, with CONCACAF Gold Cup picks and predictions.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup continues Thursday with a semifinals matchup between Mexico and Canada. Kickoff will be at 10 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. Below, we preview the Mexico vs. Canada odds and lines, and make our best CONCACAF Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Mexico started off with a sluggish scoreless draw against Trinidad & Tobago in the opening match of group play. It has been a machine ever since, and it spanked Honduras 3-0 in the quarterfinals to punch a ticket to Houston, in front of a pro-El Tri crowd.

Canada roughed up Costa Rica in the quarters Sunday, and it won’t go quietly into the night. MF Stephen Eustaquio did his best Lenarduzzi impression against CRC, going for an assist and a goal for Les Rouges. The Canadians are in the Gold Cup semis for the first time since 2007.

Mexico vs. Canada: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mexico -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Canada +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Mexico 2, Canada 1

Money line (ML)

MEXICO (-185) is favored, as it tries to set up what would be a titanic final in Las Vegas against the United States. El Tri must beat a tough Canadaian side, and USA must dispatch upstart Qatar.

Mexico will have its hands full, but you can expect the favorite to find a way.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (+105) has been the play by the public, but I am feeling that side. I expect Mexico finds the back of the net early in the first half, and it’ll likely build a 2-0 lead before Canada makes things interesting late.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: USA vs. Jamaica odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s USA vs. Jamaica odds and lines, with CONCACAF Gold Cup picks and predictions.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup continues Sunday with a quarterfinals matchup between USA and Jamaica with a 9:30 p.m. ET kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Below, we preview the USA vs. Jamaica odds and lines, and make our best CONCACAF Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Team USA went a perfect 3-for-3 in group play, topping Haiti 1-0, then spanking Martinique 6-1 before easing by Canada 1-0 in the decisive match last Sunday.

Jamaica opened with a solid 2-0 victory over Suriname but was a tad bit shaky in a narrow 2-1 win over Guadeloupe. It ended up on the short end of a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica to finish second in the group.

USA vs. Jamaica: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: USA -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Jamaica +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -115)

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Prediction

USA 2, Jamaica 0

Money line (ML)

USA (-225) is the play even though it’s a little more expensive than I generally care to play on a money line wager. However, the Reggae Boyz are up against it playing in Arlington against a pro-USA crowd which will give the Americans all the energy they need, and then some.

This will be a decisive effort for the home side, and I also like USA TO WIN TO NIL (+120).

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Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (-115) is a good play, as I expect Team USA to post the clean sheet. Jamaica didn’t impress me one bit during group play. In fact, I feel as though it has gotten sloppier as the tournament has gone on.

If there is a concern here, it is a late third goal in regular or stoppage time with Jamaica pinching up out of desperation.

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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Costa Rica vs. Canada odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Costa Rica vs. Canada odds and lines, with CONCACAF Gold Cup picks and predictions.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup continues Sunday with a quarterfinals matchup between Costa Rica and Canada in a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Below, we preview the Costa Rica vs. Canada odds and lines, and make our best CONCACAF Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Costa Rica won Group C and seemed to get better as the matches went on. It opened with a 3-1 win over Guadeloupe before a 2-1 win over Suriname. It took a red card in the third and final game but topped Jamaica 1-0 to secure the top spot in the group.

Canada blasted both Martinique and Haiti in a pair of 4-1 victories before falling by a 1-0 count to the United States Sunday in the decisive match for the top of the group.

Costa Rica vs. Canada: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Costa Rica +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Canada +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +195
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -175)

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Prediction

Costa Rica 1, Canada 1 (CRC advances on penalties)

Money line (ML)

The best play on the board is a DRAW (+195) after regular time, as I believe this match will be decided on penalties.

My lean is taking COSTA RICA (-125) as the team to advance to the next round, but it is going to be a super tight affair. I also like YES (-105): BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE.

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Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (-175) is rather costly, but this will not be a match with end-to-end action. It’s going to be tight with very few scoring chances, especially during the early going as these sides feel each other out.

Yes, Canada averaged 2.7 goals per match during group play, but it was blanked by the USA, as the only legitimate side it faced.

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