Mexico vs. USMNT prediction, odds, start time: International friendly picks by proven expert for Oct. 15, 2024

The United States Men's National Team looks to stay hot in what should be an excited international friendly match against Mexico on Tuesday. The USMNT secured a 2-0 win against Panama in Mauricio Pochettino's first match as manager and look to keep the momentum going after top goal-scorer Christian Pulisic was released back to AC Milan. They face a Mexico side they clean-sheeted in back-to-back matches in the Concacaf Nations League earlier this year. 

Kickoff at Estadio Akron is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. The hosts are +105 favorites (risk $100 to win $105) in the latest Mexico vs. USMNT odds, while the Americans are +250 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +210 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Before locking in any USMNT vs. Mexico picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.

Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than six years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the Game all over the globe.

Sutton finished the 2022-23 Champions League season with a 16-7 record (+8.93 units) on SportsLine's UCL pick sheet and is 25-20-2 (+3.20) in 2023-24. He also finished 2022 as SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players, and is 139-136-5 since the 2022 World Cup.

Now, Sutton has broken down Mexico vs. USMNT from every angle and has locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Sutton's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Mexico vs. USMNT:

• Mexico vs. USMNT money line: Mexico +105, USMNT +250, Draw +210
• Mexico vs. USMNT over/under: 2.5
• USA: Undefeated in seven straight against Mexico
  
• MEX: Held last three opponents without a goal
  
• Mexico vs. USMNT picks: See picks here

Why you should back Mexico

Despite not scoring in three of their last four matches across all competitions, El Tri has done a good job at dominating possession. They maintained 56% possession in a 3-0 victory against New Zealand last month, and led the way with six shots on target. Top-scorers Luis Romo, Cesar Huerta and Orbelin Pineda all found the back of the net in that match, and Mexico will need them to step up again on Tuesday against USMNT.

Pulisic scored twice against Mexico when the USMNT defeated Mexico 3-0 when these teams last met in June. Mexico will look to minimize the damage with the U.S.'s top scorer not on the pitch on Tuesday. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back USMNT

Even without some of its players, the USMNT enter Tuesday's match with the upper hand in the overall matchup against Mexico. They are unbeaten in seven straight against El Tri and have won five of those matches. Mexico has only managed one goal in the last six meetings against the U.S. and has failed to find the back of the net in three of their last four games overall, which swings the momentum back in the USMNT's favor.

The Americans got goal help from Ricardo Pepi in their last match, but will unfortunately be without him on Tuesday due to a minor injury. Midfielder Yunus Musah opened up scoring for the USMNT in that match, and they will look to him to pitch in again on Tuesday. See which team to pick here.

How to make USMNT vs. Mexico picks

Sutton has broken down Mexico vs. USMNT from every possible angle and revealed his best bet. He's sharing his international friendly picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

What is the best bet for USMNT vs. Mexico on Tuesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in USMNT vs. Mexico have all the value, all from the proven soccer expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world, and find out.

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