Canada vs. Cuba odds, prediction, line, start time: 2023 Gold Cup picks, July 4 best bets from soccer expert
Canada make one final attempt at advancing to the knockout stage when they take on Cuba in their last Group D match in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup on Tuesday. The Canadians battled to a draw in each of their first two contests and likely will need to win by multiple goals in order to earn a spot in the quarterfinals. Cuba already have been eliminated from title contention, losing their first two games by a combined 5-1 margin.
Kickoff at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Canadians are the -1200 favorites (risk $1200 to win $100) in the latest Canada vs. Cuba odds, while the Cubans are +2400 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +800 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any Cuba vs. Canada picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert 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 last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01), the Europa League (+1.60), and he got off to a 3-1 start at the Concacaf Gold Cup.
Now, Green has broken down Canada vs. Cuba from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Cuba vs. Canada:
- Canada vs. Cuba money line: Canada -1200, Cuba +2400, Draw +800
- Canada vs. Cuba over/under: 3.5 goals
- Canada vs. Cuba spread: Canada -2.5 (-125)
- CAN: The Canadians have won just one of their previous nine matches played in Texas across all competitions
- CUB: The Cubans have lost six straight Gold Cup contests dating back to 2015
Why you should back Canada
Many of Canada's top forwards are not participating in this competition, and the lack of firepower was evident on Saturday as the team played to a 0-0 draw against Guatemala. However, the Canadians haven't had any difficulty on offense versus Cuba of late, outscoring them 20-1 while winning each of the last six meetings. The sides last squared off in the Gold Cup in 2019, with Canada cruising to a 7-0 victory.
Lucas Cavallini was one of Canada's offensive stars in that contest as he registered one of the team's two hat tricks. The 30-year-old forward also netted one of the goals in its 2-2 draw with Guadeloupe in its opener of this competition, giving him 12 goals in 29 career games with the national team. The Canadians are strong at the other end of the pitch as goalkeeper Milan Borjan posted his team-record 35th clean sheet in Saturday's match against Guatemala. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Cuba
The Cubans are in the midst of a four-game losing streak during which they have produced just one goal. But that goal came Saturday against Guadeloupe, ending their five-game drought in the Gold Cup dating back to 2015. Arichel Hernandez got the team on the board for the first time since its 1-0 triumph over the Guadeloupeans in the Concacaf Nations League on March 26.
The 29-year-old midfielder recorded Cuba's final goal in their 4-2 victory against the Dominican Republic in an international friendly match on Nov. 15, giving him two of the club's last five goals over seven-plus contests. The Cubans hope to receive some production from the likes of strikers Maikel Reyes and Yasniel Matos. The 30-year-old Reyes converted in the team's 1-0 Nations League win against Barbados on March 24, while Matos, 21, scored in the triumph over Guadeloupe two days later. See which team to pick here.
How to make Cuba vs. Canada picks
Green has broken down the Concacaf Gold Cup match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, including one that returns plus money, while offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his Concacaf Gold Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
