In the CONCACAF Nations League final, USMNT battles Canada with kickoff from Allegiant Stadium set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Paramount+/CBS Sports Network). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the USMNT vs. Canada odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
The U.S. Men’s National Team lineup will be missing some key players, but will have Chelsea F Christian Pulisic available. The USMNT is coming off a gritty 3-0 win over Mexico Thursday night at the same Las Vegas stadium. They went 2-0-2 in group stage play. The USMNT is coming off an impressive World Cup run, losing to the Netherlands in the knockout stage.
Canada took down Panama 2-0 earlier Thursday evening at Allegiant Stadium. It went 3-1-0 in its group stage qualifying. Like the USMNT, Canada had a strong showing at the World Cup, going toe-to-toe with Belgium and Morocco. Canada is led by 22-year-old Bayern Munich F Alphonso Davies, who scored against Panama.
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USMNT vs. Canada odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: USMNT +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Canada +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +200
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)
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USMNT vs. Mexico picks and predictions
Prediction
USMNT 1, Canada 1 (USMNT wins in penalties)
Moneyline (ML)
BET DRAW (+200).
The USMNT has more talent, but they won’t all be on display as D Sergino Dest and M Weston McKennie both received red cards against Mexico and will be suspended for the final. That will be a brutal blow to the USMNT, especially in their ability to transition the ball from the back.
Canada also a rising superstar leading the way in Davis and has yet to lose this year, winning all 3 matches. Canada will be able to hold its own. These 2 teams have actually drawn 3 of their last 8 matches as well, with Canada winning the most recent in January 2022.
For the value here, take the DRAW (+200).
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-175).
The USMNT are losing key attackers, both of which were paramount in the build-up to several goals against Mexico. The matchup between these 2 sides has gone Under this total in 8 of the last 9 games. However, the value isn’t necessarily there to make this a full-unit play. Nonetheless, this is the better side, so back UNDER 2.5 (-175) for a small unit.
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