As the Gold Cup’s Group Stage winds down, USA (2-0-0) will take on Canada (2-0-0). The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET, and will be held at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. Below, we preview the Canada vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Both nations have already advanced to the knockout round as both Group B opponents, Haiti and Martinique, stood no chance. This will be the first real test for each side.
The first pick in the MLS SuperDraft in 2015, Canada’s F Cyle Larin has been unstoppable scoring three goals in Canada’s first two games. MF Stephen Eustáquio has chipped in two goals as well.
Canada took down Haiti 4-1 and Martinique 4-1. They’ll be battling the USA this time, though. Atop of the division, USA had an unimpressive 1-0 victory over Haiti then blasted Martinique 6-1.
Orlando City F Daryl Dike has been the star for the USA so far, but can he contribute against a quality side? Can their defense hold up? Both questions will be answered in their last Group Stage match.
Canada at USA: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Canada +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | USA -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)
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Prediction
USA 2, Canada 1
Money line (ML)
BET on USA (-150) as they’re the deeper and more talented side. Canada hasn’t played many quality opponents. A relatively young team with 13 MLS players on it, Canada has talent on their roster.
However, the USA is coming in with many of the top MLS players. They should have a chip on their shoulder knowing these games could be their route to playing more premier matches with their country.
Dropping 6 on Martinique with their opponent’s only goal being a penalty kick, USA’s defense has looked solid. As with Canada, they haven’t really been tested.
I’d put my money on that USA’s defense led by MLS Defender of the Year Walker Zimmerman. With Dike up top, they should be able to take care of business.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the OVER 2.5 (-120) because, despite USA’s solid defensive play, they’ve taken on two subpar opponents. Haiti and Martinique never truly challenged the USA. Canada will.
As noted, they have a slew of MLS players and a few playing in Europe. Larin and Eustáquio should be able to pressure USA’s back line enough to get at least one in, especially considering how dominant they’ve looked through the first couple of games.
Considering USA is also scoring over three goals per game, I’d expect the Over to hit and at least three goals to be scored.
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