Mexico and Jamaica get their 2024 Copa America campaigns underway on Saturday. This is Mexico's 11th appearance in this tournament. Meanwhile, this is Jamaica's third trip. Both sides are looking for their first ever Copa America championship. Mexico are the highest-ranked team in Group B at No. 14 overall per FIFA. Jamaica ranks 55th in the world.
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Mexico are -220 favorites (risk $220 to win $100) in the latest Mexico vs. Jamaica odds, while Jamaica are +650 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +320 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Jamaica vs. Mexico picks, check out the Copa America 2024 predictions from SportsLine's Jon Eimer.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. Anybody following saw huge returns.
Now, he has taken a close look at the Mexico vs. Jamaica match and locked in his Copa America 2024 picks. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Jamaica vs. Mexico:
- Mexico vs. Jamaica money line: Mexico -220, Jamaica +650, Draw +320
- Mexico vs. Jamaica spread: Mexico -1.5 (+120)
- Mexico vs. Jamaica over/under: 2.5 goals
- MEX: 1-2 in international friendlies in past two months
- JAM: Scored 29 goals in 18 games the past two years
- Mexico vs. Jamaica picks: See picks here
Why you should back Mexico
Mexico have a +11 goal differential over the last two years of contests. Forward Uriel Antuna provides his team with a capable playmaker and offensive threat. In Liga MX Clausura for Cruz Azul, he finished with nine goals and two assists last season. Forward Alexis Vega can be an additional effective offensive threat.
Vega has impressive speed and foot quickness. In the 2023-24 season with Deportivo Toluca FC, the 26-year-old logged six goals and four assists. Forward Julian Quinones adds to the mix offensively. In Liga MX Clausura with CF America, Quinones totaled eight goals and two assists in 21 games last season. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Jamaica
Forward Shamar Nicholson is one of the most athletic playmakers on the attack for Jamaica. Nicholson is a powerful and strong force at 6-foot-4 and 181 pounds, so he uses size to overpower some defenders. He played in 28 matches 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 games of the Concacaf Nations League.
Forward Bobby Reid is another impactful scorer on the frontline. Reid uses his speed to his advantage with a forceful strike from different angles. In 38 games for Fulham (Premier League) during the 2023-24 season, Reid totaled six goals and two total assists. In seven games during the Concacaf Nations League, he was tied for second on the team in goals (3) in seven games played. See which team to pick here.
How to make Jamaica vs. Mexico picks
Eimer is leaning Over on the goal total. He's also locked in three best bets, including one that returns plus money. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Mexico vs. Jamaica on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers have all the value, all from the soccer expert who returned nearly $2,600 for $100 players in 2023, and find out.
