With a win over Panama in Group C action on Thursday, the United States is all but guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage of Copa America 2024. Panama, coming off a 3-1 loss to Uruguay, needs at least a tie to keep its Copa America hopes alive.
The USA is a sizeable favorite over Panama, according to odds across the sports betting marketplace.
Panama vs. USA odds: Spread, moneyline, total
Here are live Copa America betting odds for the Panama vs. USA Group C matchup at top-rated US sportsbooks.
The men in red, white, and blue, led by captain Christian Pulisic, came into Copa America riding a roller coaster of results, losing two of three games prior to the tournament. Their 5-1 defeat to Colombia was an embarrassment, but the USA followed it by tying top-five internationally ranked Brazil in its last warm-up matchup. Then, in the first game of Copa America, the US looked dominant, beating Bolivia 2-0.
Can the US maintain a high level of play, or is it in for a letdown against a desperate Panama squad?
Panama betting news and analysis
Panama came into Copa America on a string of solid results: two lopsided wins in Concacaf World Cup qualifying and a close 1-0 loss to Paraguay a week before the start of this tournament.
Panama has also had some good results against the USA in recent matchups. Panama has beaten the United States in two of the last three meetings, all high-stakes games and not friendlies. Panama beat the US in the Gold Cup in penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw in 2023, the teams split World Cup qualifiers in 2021 and 2022.
Michael Murillo is the one to watch for Panama. In his past season for Marseille in France's Ligue 1, Murillo had ten starts, tallying three goals and two assists. Murillo scored Panama's lone goal in the 3-1 tournament-opening loss to Uruguay, and the US would be smart to make him a marked man on Thursday.
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USA betting news and analysis
The United States cruised in its first game against Bolivia and got some impressive performances. Christian Pulisic set the tone early, scoring from outside the box on a world-class strike, curling it around the defender into the top right corner. The US got another strong finish from Folarin Balogun to take a comfortable 2-0 lead.
The only concern coming out of that game wasn't unfinished opportunities. The USA missed several easy chances throughout the game. Panama will likely sit back and be happy to defend and counter on Thursday. Opportunities to score may be limited, and the US must capitalize on them.
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Panama vs. USA prop bet picks at DraftKings
Here are some of our favorite player props for the Copa America Group C matchup between Panama and the USA from DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Christian Pulisic 2+ shots on target: +100
- Antonee Robinson 75+ passes: -120
- Gio Reyna 2+ shots: -140
Panama vs. USA ATS prediction
The US will have some nervous moments against a solid Panama team but will find a goal late in the first half. Then, in the second half, Panama will have to start pushing up more to try and get back into the game, allowing the United States to get more opportunities of its own, leading to another goal or two. This should give the US a comfortable win, 2-0 or 3-0.
Prediction: USA
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