The U.S. men’s national team is getting ready for their match against Panama after a successful Copa América debut. BetMGM trading manager Seamus Magee is not surprised that Team USA is the favorite in the betting market. The three-way moneyline market opened at USA -225/Panama +600/Draw +333 and has now shifted to USA -275/Panama +700/Draw +400.
Magee anticipates a similar handle to the previous game against Bolivia, where most people expect the U.S. to win easily. While the focus is on the three-way moneyline, many bettors are looking for value in alternate markets. Options like USA -1.5 goals and the Over on the total of 2.5 goals are popular choices for bettors.
Christian Pulisic, who scored in the previous match, is a popular choice in the player prop markets. BetMGM has Pulisic at +400 to be the first goalscorer in the USA-Panama match and +150 to score anytime. Despite being the fourth choice on the first goal prop, Pulisic’s popularity will likely make him the most-bet option on Thursday.
In addition to Pulisic, other American players like Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi, and Folarin Bolagun are also attracting attention in the player prop markets. Magee expects a lot of action on spread betting and the Over 2.5 goals market for this match.
Overall, the betting trends suggest that the majority of bettors are leaning towards Team USA for a comfortable victory. The match against Panama will serve as a good indicator of the team’s form before their upcoming game against Uruguay. As the game approaches, the betting handle is expected to increase, with a focus on player props and alternate markets for added value.
Patrick Everson, a sports betting analyst for FOX Sports, highlights the betting insights and trends for the upcoming USA vs. Panama match. Follow him on Twitter @PatrickE_Vegas for more updates on sports betting. Don’t miss out on the latest news and analysis by creating or logging into your FOX Sports account to receive personalized newsletters daily. Stay tuned for more Copa América coverage by following your favorite teams, players, and leagues.