Mexico and Jamaica start their 2024 Copa America campaigns on Saturday, marking Mexico's 11th appearance in the tournament. Meanwhile, this is Jamaica's third trip. Both sides are looking for their first ever Copa America championship. Mexico is the highest ranked team in Group B at number 14 overall per FIFA. Jamaica is ranked 55th in the world.
Kickoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. Mexico is -220 favorite (risk $220 to win $100) in the latest Mexico vs. Jamaica odds, while Jamaica is +650 underdogs. A 90 minute draw costs +320 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before we make a choice between Jamaica and Mexico, check out the Copa America 2024 predictions from SportsLine's Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume gambler with a vast knowledge of leagues and players around the world. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and more. In 2023 he was red hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. Everyone who followed saw huge returns.
Now he has taken a closer look at the match between Mexico and Jamaica and laid down his picks for the 2024 Copa America. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting odds and trends for Jamaica vs. Mexico:
- Moneyline Mexico vs. Jamaica: Mexico -220, Jamaica +650, draw +320
- Spread between Mexico and Jamaica: Mexico -1.5 (+120)
- Mexico vs. Jamaica over/under: 2.5 goals
- MEX: 1-2 in international friendlies over the past two months
- JAM: Scored 29 goals in 18 games over the past two years
- Choices Mexico vs. Jamaica: View the choices here
Why you should support Mexico
Mexico has a goal differential of +11 over the past two years. Come on Uriel Antuna provides his team with a capable playmaker and attacking threat. In Liga MX Clausura for Cruz Azul, he finished last season with nine goals and two assists. Forward Alexis Vega can be an additional effective offensive threat.
Vega has impressive speed and foot speed. In the 2023/24 season with Deportivo Toluca FC, the 26-year-old scored six goals and four assists. Forward Julian Quinones adds to the mix offensively. In Liga MX Clausura with CF America, Quinones scored a total of eight goals and two assists in 21 games last season. See here which team you should choose.
Why you should support Jamaica
Forward Shamar Nicholson is one of the most athletic playmakers in attack for Jamaica. Nicholson is a powerful and strong force at 6-foot-4 and 181 pounds, so he uses his size to overpower some defenders. He played in 28 games for Clermont Foot 63 (Ligue 1), finishing with four goals and three assists. In addition, he led the national team in total goals (5) in seven Concacaf Nations League matches.
Striker Bobby Reid is another impressive goalscorer on the front line. Reid uses his speed to his advantage with a powerful attack from different angles. In 38 games for Fulham (Premier League) during the 2023-2024 season, Reid scored a total of six goals and two assists. In seven games during the Concacaf Nations League, he ranked second on the team in goals (3) in seven games played. See here which team you should choose.
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Eimer leans into the target total. He also made three best bets, including one that paid plus money. You can only see his picks and analysis on SportsLine.
So who will win Mexico vs. Jamaica, and where is the betting value? Visit SportsLine now to see which bets have all the value, all from the football expert who returned nearly $2,600 for $100 players in 2023And invent.
