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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