2023 GOLD CUP Thread

 Reggae Boyz 

Fantastic looks on Jamaica & Under….Reggae Boyz look like hungry grown men.  I hope they lift the cup! Nice looks on Hallgrimsson, I had no idea he was running Jamaica.  
Im also keen on Trinidad/Tobago today…let’s keep winnng!  Thanks for the Under in USA/JAM.  

  DJ! 
wolfeman 

Also just curious if you’ll wager Women’s WC? I took a flyer on Sweden 15/1 and the Dutch 15/1 for some fun to lift the cup.  As a former FIFA Official, I’ve always found the ladies to be a better game to watch…with less diving/theatre and to be frank, they play harder! Ha.  Thanks again DJ for your Gold Cup write ups… top shelf, top notch. 

Let’s boogie Reggae Boyz  

@wolfeman3

 . I will be watching the WWC as my daughter plays U 16 and she will be in Portugal next week for a tournament. You are right about the diving, the woman put the men to shame when it comes to drama on the pitch. As far as betting the WWC goes I'm far too much of a novice to offer any insight.

Updated after Sun June 25

9-3   +675    Units

Killing it.. 

As usual.

Well done dj..

@bomo

@BigDickHertzer

Actually   10-3   +832

17. Costa Rica/Panama UNDER 1.5 @ 2.68/+168 (1u) Pinnacle

18. Costa Rica/Panama to DRAW @ 3.05/+205 (1u) Pinnacle

Both of these sides are co favourites to win their group. I expect a not to lose approach to this match from both sides knowing they have 2 easier opponents on tap. The last 10 head to head games going back to 2017, 8 games had 1 goal or less in the game. I'm expecting a low scoring encounter between these close rivals in the Florida heat.

DJ

@SPERRL

@docpj72

19. USA/St Kitts UNDER 5.5 @ 2.00/+100 (1u) Bet365

One has to go back almost 20 years and almost 100 games played the last time St Kitts lost by more then 5 goals and that was back at the Azteca in Mexico to a very good Mexico squad. Here they face a USA B team with little attacking threats. I almost put 2 units on this total and if the price is right I might just add another or play the Under 6 if that's where the odds shift. St Kitts in 2018 lost only 1-0 to Canada and 3-1 to Jamaica. Thinking 3 or 4 nil to the Yanks.

20. Cuba +1.25 @ 1.85/-117 (1u) Bet365

21. Cuba/Guatemala UNDER 1.5 @ 2.88/+188 (1u) Unibet

The last three times these sides in the past 5 years were in Guatemala or on a neutral field. All three results were 1-0 wins for Guatemala. This game being played in Florida might as well be home field for Cuba. Only 1 of the past 5 games for each side went over 2 goals. This game has the familiar 1-0 scoreline to Guatemala or a 0-0 result. Either way it being the opening game for both sides and with Canada in the group, this will be a not to lose approach tight match from both sides.

22. Canada/Guadeloupe UNDER 3 @ 1.88/-114 (1u) Bet365

23. Guadeloupe +2.25 @ 1.88/-114 (1u) Bet365

I was hoping and waiting to get a better price on the visitors here, but I think this is the best the odds will get. Canada is missing David, Larin, Davies, Buchanan, Johnstone, Kone etc. This is Canada's B- team. The weather for the game in Toronto calls for thunder and downpours, always benefiting the underdog. The only time Canada played Guadeloupe they lost 2-1 and won 1-0 in a game where they were a man up since the 4th minute and were awarded a game winning PK. The visitors keep this close.

24. Trinidad +1.25 @ 1.85/-117 (1u) Bet365

These sides played 2 friendlies in Jamaica in March where Jamaica lost 1-0 & tied 0-0. The line here seems to be an overreaction to the way Jamaica looked versus a poor USA squad. I have 2 futures on Jamaica so that quarter hook matters to me. Form wise T&T are undefeated in their past 7 where as Jamaica are winless in their past 11. I had the line at 1.80/-125 on Jamaica.

Total down to 5 and spead at 1 and 2 now on Canada and Cuba.  What do ya think about st kitts +4.25 instead?

@BigDickHertzer

 I would wait closer to game time maybe more public money will come in on the USA

Nice work DJ 

@dyamarik

That was brutal.

Each team with an own goal. Pathetic!

Heading into round 2 of the group stages

13-6-0    +856