In a semifinal match at the Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer tournament, the USA takes on Canada. The match will be held at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium and kickoff is slated for 4 a.m. ET Monday. Below, we preview the Canada vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
The United States is the top-ranked women’s national team with Canada coming in as the eighth-best team.
After a thrilling penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, the United States enter the semifinals with confidence following a tougher-than-expected Group Stage round for the 2019 World Cup champs.
After finishing second in Group E with a win and two draws, Canada took down Brazil on penalties in the quarterfinals. The winner of Canada and USA will take on the winner of Sweden and Australia for the gold medal.
Canada vs. USA: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Canada +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | USA -1 (bet $160 to win $100) | Draw +260
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)
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Prediction
USA 2, Canada 1
Money line (ML)
BET on the USA (-160) as it’s the more skilled and deeper side. The USWNT should also be riding high off a terrific victory, one which should’ve given GK Alyssa Naeher all the confidence in the world.
With the attacking prowess of F Megan Rapinoe and F Alex Morgan, the United States should be able to break down Canada.
It won’t be an easy match, but having an experienced squad with many of the same faces that won the World Cup, the USWNT should find a way to come out on top.
Over/Under (O/U)
“LEAN” to the OVER 2.5 (-105) as Canada gave up a goal in three of its four matches. The United States gave up at least 2 goals in two of its four games. Both teams have skilled attackers as well.
Canada has F Christine Sinclair, one of the most talented forwards in the world. Canada has averaged a goal per game while the USWNT has averaged two per game.
Neither team has shown enough defensively to warrant anything other than betting the over, especially the United States, which allowed 6 goals through four matches.
The Over is the best value on the total but put only a half unit on it.
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