The United States men’s soccer team returns to action this week with the first of a two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal tie against Trinidad and Tobago. The USA is the two-time defending Nations League champions and a win over these two games moves the U.S. into March’s finals, likely with rivals Mexico and Canada while Panama and Costa Rica battle for the fourth spot.
USA vs Tobago Picks
- Soccer Pick: Over 4.5 (+125)
In vanquishing Trinidad and Tobago in the quarters, the US also qualifies for the prestigious 2024 Copa America, which will be hosted in the United States as a 2026 World Cup warmup. These events give manager Gregg Berhalter and his 11th-ranked squad plenty of chances to have their best soccer play before the 2026 World Cup.
USA vs Tobago Odds
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | -3, -3½ -125 | -3800 | O 4, 4½ -102 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | +3, +3½ -105 | +4000 | u 4, 4½ -128 |
| Draw | +1800 |
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago
Looking at the CONCACAF Nations League odds for this game, they are not close. The USA is -20000 favorites on the money line with Trinidad at +3000 to win and a draw is +1800.
To find value in USA vs Trinidad betting picks, look at the spread and the total. The US -3.5 is +100 and Trinidad is -145 at +3.5 goals. The over 4.5 total goals is +125 and under 4.5 goals is -170
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago Information
United States vs Trinidad and Tobago
Location of the game: Q2 Stadium – Austin, Texas
Date & Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 9:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: TNT, Telemundo
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago Analysis
United States Performance Recap and Analysis
In friendlies last month, the US lost to Germany 3-1 and then beat Ghana 4-0. They also beat Uzbekistan 3-0 and Oman 4-0 this fall with impressive goal-scoring numbers in the return of Berhalter. Things will be a bit different this time around with injuries to Christian Pulis and Tim Weah. The US needs Folarin Balogun, Gio Reyna, and Paxton Aaronsen to step up in goal-scoring spots while the true and tested back line holds down the TNT offense.
Key Injuries
The US will be without Pulisic and Weah in this match as both have hamstring injuries.
Betting Trends to Know
The US is 3-0 in Austin with eight goals scored and none allowed. The US has posted shutouts in each of their last four games. Six of the last eight US games have totaled at least four goals. The US has never lost a Nations League game at home.
Trinidad and Tobago Performance Recap and Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago is 3-1 in their last four games since the Gold Cup. They beat Curacao, El Salvador, and Guatemala to reach this stage. Their only loss in the recent action was 5-3 to Curacao on October 17. Ryan Telfer leads the current roster with nine goals in 26 matches.
Key Injuries
None
Betting Trends to Know
Trinidad has fallen behind in two straight games. They have allowed at least two goals in five of the last six games.
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago Picks
- Moneyline: None. There is no value at all in the moneyline bet for any USA vs Trinidad betting picks. In none of the National League standings soccer can Trinidad compete with this USA team.
- Over/Under: Over 4.5 (+125). The USA can send a message with this first-leg game and put the quarterfinal away so they can rotate the lineup next week on the road. Getting a big win and result here is one of the easy USA vs Trinidad betting picks.
- Spread: USA -3.5 (+100). The last time these teams met over the summer, the USA won 6-0 and didn’t have their best team. They have better players for the Nations League than in the Gold Cup and the Austin crowd will be amped up to see exceptional soccer scores.
United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago Prediction
One of the easier CONCACAF Nations League predictions to make for this round is for a big USA win over Trinidad and Tobago. Look for a lopsided score like last summer and one you don’t see often in World Cup soccer scores: USA 5, Trinidad 0.
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