Jamaica welcomes the USMNT to National Stadium Independence Park Thursday for the first of a 2-leg CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal battle. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Jamaica vs. USMNT odds, and make our best soccer picks and predictions.
The USMNT will be playing just their third game under a new regime, one guided by coach Mauricio Pochettino. This will be his first real game of importance, having lost 2-0 to Mexico on Oct. 15 and having beaten Panama 2-0 on Oct. 12. The USMNT had a terrible Copa America showing, bowing out in the group stage and is 1-1-2 (2 losses) in their 4 friendlies since.
Jamaica also failed to do much of anything in the summer tournament, losing to Mexico 1-0, Ecuador 3-1 and Venezuela 3-0 in the group stage. It has played in 4 CONCACAF Nations League match days since and went 2-2-0 in those. Jamaica’s most recent match was a 0-0 home draw with Honduras, ending with 9 fewer shots despite having 61% possession.
World class soccer coverage all in one place: Get ESPN+
Jamaica vs. USMNT odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.
Moneyline: Jamaica +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | USMNT +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Draw +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +129 | U: -173)
Jamaica vs. USMNT picks and predictions
Prediction
USMNT 2, Jamaica 0
Moneyline (ML)
BET USMNT (+100).
The USMNT should have a new fire under Pochettino, and star F Christian Pulisic is playing at one of the highest levels in his career with AC Milan. They also bringing a star-studded backline led by Fulham D Antonee Robinson and Crystal Palace D Chris Richards. The USMNT, although at home, did put 25 shots on Jamaica and had 4 more shots on frame in a March CONCACAF battle as well.
Jamaica was rocked against quality teams in Copa America, losing all 3 games and dropping its last 2 matches against Ecuador and Venezuela by multiple goals. Despite winning or drawing all 4 since, it only had more shots against Cuba.
Considering Jamaica recent struggles, BACK USMNT (+100).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-173).
Neither side has consistently scored over the last few months. Jamaica scored 1 goal in 3 Copa America games and tallied 4 goals against inferior opponents in its Nations League battles since.
The USMNT have gone Under in 3 straight matches, scoring just 3 goals in those. They have gone Under this total in 6 of their last 8 games.
Considering these trends, TAKE UNDER 2.5 (-173).
Check out Pro Soccer Wire: For the American soccer fan, USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s website provides a fresh look at the beautiful game.
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter/X. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside.
Source link : http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6735f4dbb94b4c54b7326ab4f1661a1b&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportsbookwire.usatoday.com%2F2024%2F11%2F14%2Fjamaica-vs-usmnt-odds-picks-and-predictions%2F&c=5278746955314606547&mkt=en-us
Author :
Publish date : 2024-11-13 23:32:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.