In a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage matchup, Mexico and Honduras meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1/fuboTV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mexico vs. Honduras odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Mexico is looking to bounce back in a big way after getting embarrassed by Team USA 3-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals. El Tri ended up settling for 3rd place in a 1-0 win over Panama last Sunday.
Honduras has had a terrible winter and spring, posting a total of just 4 points with no victories during 2022 World Cup qualification. It also suffered a 1-0 loss to lowly Venezuela in a tune-up match prior to this Gold Cup.
Los Catrachos hasn’t beaten El Tri in any competition since posting a 2-1 win in 2007. These clubs have met 3 previous times at the Gold Cup, with Mexico winning each meeting.
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Mexico vs. Honduras odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 6:53 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Mexico -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Draw +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Honduras +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -130)
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Mexico vs. Honduras picks and predictions
Prediction
Mexico 2, Honduras 0
Moneyline (ML)
As poor as Mexico (-210) looked at the Nations League, particular in Las Vegas in a mismatch against the USMNT, it should be able to roll past Honduras (+600).
Los Catrachos has been a prideful and formidable bunch in previous years, especially riding national stars like Jerry Bengtsen. However, for the 1st time in its history, Honduras failed to record a win in World Cup qualification, and it amassed just 4 draws. This side isn’t ready for a major competition, and Mexico will easily get by Honduras.
However, you still cannot risk 2 times your potential return. Instead, look to the 2-way handicap, taking MEXICO -1.5 (+130).
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 (-130) is worth a look, but be careful. As poorly as Honduras is playing, Mexico could easily hang 3 goals on it.
Instead, I like the Multiple Correct Score prop, taking MEXICO 1:0, 2:0 OR 3:0 (+155) at plus-money.
If you like a little bit safer of a play, taking NO (-160): BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE is also a solid play which should come through.
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