{"id":623,"date":"2024-06-23T09:22:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T09:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/forefrontnews.cn\/?p=623"},"modified":"2024-06-23T09:31:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-23T09:31:25","slug":"copa-america-2024-odds-the-usa-is-a-winner-for-us-on-the-futures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/forefrontnews.cn\/?p=623","title":{"rendered":"Copa Am\u00e9rica 2024 odds: &#8216;The USA is a winner for us on the futures&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"speakable\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/united-states-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. men\u2019s national team<\/a>\u00a0isn\u2019t quite considered elite on the world soccer stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">That said, the Americans aren\u2019t far off, sitting 11th in FIFA\u2019s latest world rankings. Compare that with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/bolivia-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolivia<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 ranked 84th \u2014 and Team USA looks pretty good. So it\u2019s no surprise that the USMNT is a huge favorite vs. Bolivia on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/2024-copa-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copa Am\u00e9rica<\/a>\u00a0betting board.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. is -550 in its Group C opener Sunday\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/copa-america-united-states-vs-bolivia-jun-23-2024-game-boxscore-132279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on FOX<\/a>, meaning it would take a $550 bet to profit $100, for a $650 total payout.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, that\u2019s not attractive to bettors at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Action has been pretty slow to start, mainly because of the massive price on USA,&#8221; BetMGM trading manager and soccer aficionado Seamus Magee said Friday.<\/p>\n<p>But betting activity is sure to pick up between now and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/2024-copa-america\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunday\u2019s 6 p.m. ET kickoff on FOX<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Magee provides his behind-the-counter insights on Team USA\u2019s first match and the Americans\u2019 chances of making a run in the Copa Am\u00e9rica odds market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-media twitter\">\n<div class=\"tweet-embed\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1804298819707846977&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxsports.com%2Fstories%2Fsoccer%2Fcopa-america-2024-odds-the-usa-winner-us-futures&amp;sessionId=585eba873d14f043891949d4454d4c7912d208f5&amp;siteScreenName=foxnews&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1804298819707846977\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Hop On Props<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In BetMGM\u2019s three-way market \u2014 USA to win, Bolivia to win or the match to finish tied after 90 minutes plus injury time \u2014 the moneyline odds haven\u2019t moved an inch so far. The USA opened and remains -550, while Bolivia is a hefty +1450 underdog, and Draw is +600.<\/p>\n<p>If you popped a hundred bucks on the Bolivians, and they pulled off a massive upset, then you\u2019d pocket $1,450 in profit, for a $1,550 total payout. A $100 bet on Draw would profit $600, for a $700 total payout.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div id=\"desktop_desk-art-fsp.sports-lb3\" class=\"ad gam\" data-iu=\"lb3\" data-ad-size=\"728x90,300x250,320x50,300x50,1x1,fluid\" data-ad-lz=\"1\" data-hot-unit=\"\" data-ad-init=\"1\" data-google-query-id=\"CM37vMqy8YYDFYDl_QUdcbsCVg\" data-ad-slot-rendered=\"1\" data-rendered-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/4145\/fnc\/desk\/art\/fsp.sports\/lb3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>But as those odds reflect, the far more likely outcome is an easy American victory. As such, Magee expects his customers to seek out more valuable markets \u2014 mainly prop bets \u2014 in which to back the USMNT.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I anticipate that we\u2019ll see a lot of bets on USA -1.5 goals or -2.5 goals,&#8221; Magee said.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Team USA -1.5 goals is priced at -175, meaning a $175 bet would profit $100 if the American side wins by two or more goals. That\u2019s much more attractive than the -500 moneyline odds on Team USA simply winning the match, regardless of goal differential.<\/p>\n<p>If you foresee a USMNT runaway, then taking the Americans -2.5 at +145 is better still. A $100 wager would profit $145, for a $245 total payout, if the USMNT wins by three or more goals. But keep in mind, this is an American side that lately hasn\u2019t exactly lit up the scoreboard in major international play. More on that later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shared-video-player-container\">\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">\n<div class=\"video-thumb-wrapper\"><a class=\"pointer video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/watch\/fmc-d5g3s2uyeoizzxij\"><img class=\"thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/sports\/VX-9449546\/1280\/720\/lo6qy3s44xpuatot.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"USMNT, Gregg Berhalter continue preparations for first Copa Am\u00e9rica match \" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-thumb-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Speaking of scoring, perhaps a better way to find value in backing the USA is wagering on which players find the back of the net.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think we\u2019re going to see a lot of goalscorer bets coming in on this match,&#8221; Magee said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div id=\"desktop_desk-art-fsp.sports-lb4\" class=\"ad gam\" data-iu=\"lb4\" data-ad-size=\"728x90,300x250,320x50,300x50,1x1,fluid\" data-ad-lz=\"1\" data-hot-unit=\"\" data-ad-init=\"1\" data-google-query-id=\"CJPK_NCy8YYDFfDbuAgdGoQAKA\" data-ad-slot-rendered=\"1\" data-rendered-size=\"728x90\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/4145\/fnc\/desk\/art\/fsp.sports\/lb4_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Team USA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/haji-wright-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haji Wright<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/folarin-balogun-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Folarin Balogun<\/a>\u00a0are the +320 co-favorites to score the match\u2019s first goal. So a $100 bet on Wright to score first would potentially land a nice $320 profit, for a $420 payout. If you\u2019re more of a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/christian-pulisic-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian Pulisic<\/a>\u00a0fan, he\u2019s +360, meaning a $100 bet would profit $360 if he scores the match\u2019s first goal.<\/p>\n<p>You could also bet on the total of 2.5 goals. There\u2019s a bit of a premium on the Over, at -165, while the Under is +115. So it would take a $165 bet on the Over to win $100 ($265 total payout), provided the match ends with at least three goals, while a $100 bet on the Under would win $115 ($215 total payout).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There\u2019s very little action on the total. But we\u2019ll see that ramp up on game day, once lineups are announced,&#8221; Magee said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shared-video-player-container\">\n<div class=\"video-player-container\">\n<div class=\"video-thumb-wrapper\"><a class=\"pointer video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/watch\/fmc-go6op0oonlad3133\"><img class=\"thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxsports.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/sports\/VX-9442689\/1280\/720\/oau7imuyj2b5y7jh.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"USMNT's Copa Am\u00e9rica expectations and if they will exceed them\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-thumb-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even though the 2024 Copa Am\u00e9rica takes place entirely on American soil, the U.S. men\u2019s national team is not among the favorites to win the event. That space is reserved for traditional soccer powers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/argentina-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Argentina<\/a>\u00a0is the -175 favorite to win the tournament. That\u2019s to be expected, as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/lionel-messi-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lionel Messi<\/a>\u00a0&amp; Co. are still basking in their 2022 World Cup victory.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/brazil-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brazil<\/a>\u00a0at +225 is the second choice to win Copa Am\u00e9rica, followed by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/uruguay-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uruguay<\/a>\u00a0at +500 and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/colombia-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colombia<\/a>\u00a0at +900.<\/p>\n<p>At +1200, Team USA weighs in as the fifth choice in odds to win. A $100 bet would profit $1,200 if the Americans lift the trophy. But action has been light on the home team so far.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-container desktop ad-h-50 ad-w-300\">\n<div id=\"desktop_desk-art-fsp.sports-lb5\" class=\"ad gam\" data-iu=\"lb5\" data-ad-size=\"728x90,300x250,320x50,300x50,1x1,fluid\" data-ad-lz=\"1\" data-hot-unit=\"\" data-ad-init=\"1\" data-google-query-id=\"CNyqxpGz8YYDFQ_i_QUdEU0Hsw\" data-ad-slot-rendered=\"1\" data-rendered-size=\"300x50\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/4145\/fnc\/desk\/art\/fsp.sports\/lb5_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Frankly, at the moment, it\u2019s not as much as you\u2019d think,&#8221; Magee said. &#8220;The USA is a winner for us on the futures, with Brazil and Argentina as our only losers. However, as the tournament [gets going] and action picks up, I think we\u2019ll start to see steady USA futures action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>And as with game and player markets, there are other ways to bet USA futures. You don\u2019t have to take the Americans to win it all, when there are more realistic wagers to be had.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the goal for this team should be to make the semifinals. I don\u2019t think they have a team that could take down Brazil or Argentina,&#8221; Magee said. &#8220;But there are some good tests to see how we stack up against good teams, like Uruguay in the Group C stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Team USA is +188 to make it to the Final Four. That\u2019s sixth on BetMGM\u2019s Copa Am\u00e9rica oddsboard, just behind fourth-choice\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/mexico-men-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>\u00a0(+150) and fifth-choice Colombia (+175).<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. is fully expected to advance from Group C into the quarterfinals. A little better execution on both ends of the field could lead to a semifinal run for the USMNT.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m a little worried about the defense seeming thin. They shipped five goals to Colombia (in a 5-1 loss) recently, and needed 11 saves from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/soccer\/matt-turner-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matt Turner<\/a>\u00a0to draw with Brazil 1-1,&#8221; Magee said, before getting to the Americans\u2019 offense. &#8220;They need to score goals more consistently. They didn\u2019t score more than one goal in any game in the last World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Hopefully, they get a decent draw out of the group stage and can make a run to the semis.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0U.S. men\u2019s national team\u00a0isn\u2019t quite considered elite on the world soccer stage. That said, the Americans aren\u2019t far off, sitting 11th in FIFA\u2019s latest world rankings. 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