In one semifinal of the CONCACAF Nations League, Panama battles Canada with kickoff from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas set for 7 p.m. ET (Paramount+/CBS Sports Network). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panama vs. Canada odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Panama failed to qualify for the World Cup last year, but is League A in this competition. It did go 3-0-1 (1 draw) in the Nations League group stage, taking down Costa Rica twice. It has played 4 times in 2023, posting a 2-1-1 record. Panama lost 2-0 to World Cup champions Argentina on March 23.
Canada beat Curacao 4-0 and 2-0 in the group stage competition along with a split against Honduras, winning 4-1 and losing 2-1. It did qualify for the World Cup, but failed to get out of the group stage, although it did perform better than expected. Canada’s top offensive weapon is Bayern Munich star F Alphonso Davies.
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Panama 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 8:19 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Panama +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Canada -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Draw +230
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)
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Panama vs. Canada picks and predictions
Prediction
Canada 2, Panama 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE CANADA (-155).
Betting the favorite here is the easy play, but there really isn’t any other option. Davies will be the most talented player for either nation, and Canada proved itself in both the World Cup and in the group stage action.
Panama did beat Canada in the CONCACAF WC qualifying action 1-0, but Davies didn’t play in the action. With its best roster against a side that didn’t perform as well in the group stage, back CANADA (-155).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (+115).
Canada will have its stars on display with Davies and ultra-fast F Tajon Buchanan. It went Over this total in 3 of 4 group stage games and will have a full, talented roster.
Panama went Over this in 1 of 4 group stage matches. It is coming off a 3-2 win on June 10 over Nicaragua, so the scoring ability is certainly there. It has allowed multiple goals in 2 of 4 matches this year.
Given the talent on display on both sides, take the OVER 2.5 (+115).
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