Argentina vs. Canada Prediction, Betting Picks, and Latest Odds for 2024 Copa America

Argentina and Canada will kick off the 2024 Copa America tonight. Will defending champions Lionel Messi and Argentina shine in the opening match? Matt McCuen provides his Argentina vs. Canada Prediction, betting picks, and the latest odds for the 2024 Copa America.

Matt McCuen - June 20, 2024, 11:32 AM EDT

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Argentina vs. Canada Prediction, Betting Picks, and Latest Odds for 2024 Copa America

Argentina and Canada will meet on Thursday night.

Tonight will kick off Group A of the Copa America.

Mercedes Benz Stadium will be the site.

ARGENTINA VS. CANADA Date, START TIME, and WHERE TO WATCH

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Start Time: 8:00 pm ET
Where to Watch: FS1

ARGENTINA VS. CANADA Odds

Spread: Argentina -1 (-235), Canada +1 (+180)
Total Odds: O 2.5 (-140), U 2.5 (+122)
Moneyline Odds: Argentina (-330), Canada (+1000), Draw (+500)

Click here for the latest Argentina vs. Canada odds

ARGENTINA VS. CANADA Prediction

Argentina rolls into this contest as a heavy favorite.

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, this Argentina squad is a -330 ML betting favorite.

Tonight will be the first time these two teams clash since 2010.

Argentina won that contest 5-0.

Lionel Messi's squad has been red hot lately, winning 13 of their last 14 games.

Argentina last played on June 14th in International Friendlies play.

They defeated Guatemala 4-1.

Lautaro Martinez led the team with three goals.

Angel Di Maria added a pair of goals in the International Friendlies round.

Team Canada will attempt to pull off the upset today.

This Canadian squad feels as if they have enough talent to do so.

24-year-old Johnathan David could be the X factor in this tournament.

Veteran Cyle Larin is considered to be the team's best offensive player.

Canada did not score a goal in either of their games in June.

The Netherlands beat them 4-0, and they most recently tied France 0-0 on June 9th.

ARGENTINA VS. CANADA Betting Picks

Argentina is the more well-rounded team.

There is a good chance that Canada will not score a goal in this game.

Canada has struggled lately with its offensive attack and now faces a strong defensive team.

Pick: Argentina 1H ML -140 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

The value of Messi is too good today.

At +300, is it worth sprinkling Messi to find the net first.

Pick: Lionel Messi First Goal Scorer +300 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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