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Teams looking to reach the semifinals of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup meet on Sunday when Guatemala takes on Jamaica. Guatemala was the surprise team of Group D, going 2-1-0 for seven points to finish two ahead of favored Canada. Jamaica, meanwhile, was just as impressive, finishing tied with the United States in Group A with a 2-1-0 mark. The U.S. got the nod for the first position due to goal differential, with a plus-12 mark, compared to Jamaica at plus-8.

The match from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati kicks off at 5 p.m. ET. The Jamaicans are the -160 favorites (risk $160 to win $100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Guatemala vs. Jamaica odds, with Guatemala at +490. A draw is priced at +245, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Jamaica vs. Guatemala picks, you need to see the predictions and best bets from proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup he has been red-hot, going 156-130-7 for a profit of $3,412 for $100 bettors.

Now, Eimer has broken down Guatemala vs. Jamaica from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Jamaica vs. Guatemala:

  • Guatemala vs. Jamaica spread: Guatemala +0.5 (+125), Jamaica -0.5 (-160)
  • Guatemala vs. Jamaica over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Guatemala vs. Jamaica money line: Guatemala +490, Draw +245, Jamaica -160
  • GUAT: They have a goal differential of plus-2 in the Concacaf Gold Cup
  • JAM: Have gone 2-2-4 since the start of the year, but have won two in a row
  • Guatemala vs. Jamaica picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Jamaica

Forward Demarai Gray, 27, has started all three Concacaf Gold Cup games, and has helped boost the offense. He had an assist in the 1-1 draw with the United States on June 24. He then followed that up with a two-goal performance in a 4-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, where he took four shots, including two on target. He plays professionally for Everton of the English Premier League. In 33 matches this past season, he scored four goals.

Forward Leon Bailey has also been productive for the Jamaican offense. The 25-year-old has started all three Gold Cup games and is coming off a pair of solid performances. In Sunday's 5-0 win over St. Kitts and Nevis, he registered an assist. He had a goal and an assist on four shots, including one on target, in the 4-1 win against Trinidad and Tobago on June 28. He also took two shots with one being on target in the 1-1 draw with the United States. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Guatemala

Forward Rubio Rubin is coming off a solid performance in the 3-2 win over Guadeloupe on Tuesday. In that match, he scored a pair of goals on two shots, both on target. The 27-year-old, who also plays for Real Salt Lake of the MLS, has scored five goals in 12 appearances for Guatemala over the past two years. He has 11 goals in 70 career matches for Real Salt Lake.

Midfielder Carlos Mejia also adds punch to the Guatemalan lineup. In Tuesday's win, he scored a goal on one shot on target. Since 2014, the 31-year-old has scored six goals in 39 matches for Guatemala. In an international friendly win over Costa Rica on June 15, Mejia scored the match's loan goal. Since 2021, he has played with Antigua of the Guatemalan professional league, scoring eight times in 47 appearances. See which team to pick here.

How to make Guatemala vs. Jamaica picks

Eimer 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, while offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his Concacaf Gold Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.

So who wins Jamaica vs. Guatemala on Sunday? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Guatemala vs. Jamaica have all the value, all from the soccer expert who knows the sport inside and out, and find out.