Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match.

SportsLine's Brandt Sutton reveals his soccer picks for the Concacaf Gold Cup group stage match between the Dominican Republic and Mexico on Saturday

Mexico comes into this year’s tournament as huge favorites. La Tri won the nation’s ninth Gold Cup in 2023, and followed that up with a triumphant victory in the CONCACAF Nations League this past year. They bring in a lot of the talent that has helped them win over the past couple of years with the hopes of competing for a trophy once again.