The United States Men’s National Team should have a sense of urgency on Wednesday when it hosts Honduras in a 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying match in St. Paul, Minn.. The USMNT (5-3-2) is in second place in the standings with four games left, but it is level on points with Mexico and just one point ahead of fourth-place Panama. Only the top three qualify automatically for the 2022 World Cup, so the USMNT needs to bounce back quickly from its 2-0 loss to Canada on Sunday. It should have little trouble with last-place Honduras (0-3-7), but the Americans have struggled to score goals in World Cup Qualifying.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Allianz Field. The latest USMNT vs. Honduras odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Team USA as the -750 favorite (risk $750 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, while Honduras is the +1700 underdog. A draw is priced at +525, and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Honduras vs. USMNT picks or make any 2022 Concacaf World Cup Qualifying predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the USA vs. Honduras matchup, and just revealed his coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Honduras vs. USA:
- USMNT vs. Honduras spread: USA -1.5 (-180)
- USMNT vs. Honduras over-under: 2.5 goals
- USMNT vs. Honduras money line: USA -750, Honduras +1700, Draw +525
- USMNT: Ricardo Pepi, now with FC Augsberg, has 15 goals in 55 career club matches
- Honduras: Romell Quioto and Alberth Ellis have a combined 24 international goals
Why you should back the USMNT
The Americans know they need points, and they face a Honduras team that has lost six straight qualifying matches. Team USA has not lost in 19 straight on U.S. soil. It dominated Sunday’s match, holding the ball for 64 percent of the game and outshooting the Canadians 13-8. However, the USA put just three shots on target, compared to four for Canada. Star attacker Christian Pulisic hasn’t been at his best so far, but he has 17 goals in 44 international matches and can be a difference-maker.
Team USA has superior talent and is 6-2-0 against Los Catrachos since 2013, outscoring them 19-5. That includes a 4-1 victory in their last meeting in September. Weston McKennie (eight goals in 30 games) has been the best player on the field recently and is creating chances. Ricardo Pepi has a nose for the goal, with the 19-year-old scoring three in eight matches, and players like Gyasi Zardes (14 international goals), Sebastian Lletget (eight) and Brenden Aaronson (five) are capable scorers.
Why you should back Honduras
Honduras has been eliminated from a chance at qualifying for its fourth World Cup (1982, 2010 and 2014), but it will try to be the spoiler. It is a veteran team with five players who have at least 50 international appearances. It is led by captain and defender Maynor Figueroa, the team’s all-time leader with 180 matches under his belt. Bryan Acosta of the Colorado Rapids and Alfredo Mejia team up in a strong midfield that should help the Hondurans control the ball.
Los Catrachos held possession for 53 percent of that September match and had an 18-12 advantage in shots but put just three on target. The Hondurans led at halftime, getting a goal from Bryan Mora in the 27th minute before Team USA stormed back. Romell Quioto and Alberth Elis, each with one qualifying goal, are overdue to break through. Honduras has gone without a victory just twice before in qualifying (1962 and 1990) and will fight hard to salvage some pride.
How to make USA vs. Honduras picks
Green has analyzed USMNT vs. Honduras from all sides, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also has two confident best bets, including a strong play on one side, and a full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his USMNT vs. Honduras picks and expert soccer analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Honduras vs. USMNT? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for USA vs. Honduras, all from the European soccer expert who has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.
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