The 2024 Copa America is here, and we have some picks for the Golden Boot. We're here to share our Copa America odds series, make a  Golden Boot prediction, and pick for the Copa America.

The Copa America is in full swing, and we are here to look at some of the best potential goal scorers. There is always someone who breaks through. Recently, the defending champion was Lionel Messi, who won it in 2021. Messi will attempt to defend his crown against the likes of Vinicius Junior, Darwin Nunez, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, and Rodrydo. Who will win? Let's look at their chances.

Here are the 2024 Copa America odds, courtesy of FanDuel. 

2024 Copa America Odds: Golden Boot Odds

Lionel Messi: +300

Vinicius Junior: +430

Darwin Nunez: +500

Julian Alvarez: +650

Lautaro Martinez: +850

Rodrygo: +850

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Why Lionel Messi Will Win

Messi is the defending champion and the favorite to repeat as the Golden Boot winner. Ultimately, he scored 12 goals and nine assists over 12 matches for Inter Miami this season. Messi also had two goals and two assists over three matches for the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Additionally, he has scored three goals over five World Cup qualifiers.

Messi also scored seven goals and three assists in seven World Cup matches in 2022 and four goals and five assists in seven matches in the 2021 Copa America. Additionally, he already has several Golden Boot awards to his collection and continues to produce at a high level. But if Messi cannot produce, there are other options who may chase him.

Why Vinicius Junior Will Win

The world is watching Vinicius Junior. Amazingly, he produced 15 goals and five assists over 26 matches for Real Madrid. Junior also delivered six goals and four assists over 10 Champions League matches. However, there have been questions about his ability to produce on the national stage.

Junior has three goals over 30 games for Brazil. Somehow, he failed to score a goal in the  2021 Copa America tournament. Junior will attempt to change his reputation and take the crown for the Brazilians. Now, he will play alongside Evanilson, Endrick, and Rodrygo. The bar is high as he is talking over for Neymar, who is out with a knee injury.

Why Darwin Nunez Will Win

Darwin Nunez is a curious pick and a guy who hopes to lead Uruguay to victory. Now, he has to step up and show he can score in big situations. Nunez had 11 goals and eight assists over 36 matches for Liverpool. Furthermore, he had five goals and one assist over 10 matches in the Europa League. Nunez had one goal and three assists in the EFL Cup. Also, he has generated five goals and two assists over six World Cup qualifiers.

But Nunez did not score at all in the 2022 World Cup. Currently, he is the main man in Uruguay now that Luis Suarez is on the wrong side of 30. Nunez is looking forward to making his mark on the international stage.

Why Julian Alvarez Will Win

If Messi does not power Argentina to victory, Julian Alvarez might be an option. Alvarez scored 11 goals and nine assists in 36 matches for Manchester City and five goals and two assists in seven matches in the Champions League.

But he did not score in the World Cup qualifiers. Ultimately, that is different from the 2022 World Cup, when he generated four goals. Alvarez is 24 years old and is capable of winning over the hearts of Argentinians everywhere. Can he take the throne from Messi and win the Golden Boot?

Why Lautaro Martinez Will Win

Lautaro Martinez is another player who dominates on a local level and struggles at the national level. Amazingly, he scored 24 goals and three assists over 33 matches for Inter Milan. But he did not score once for Argentina in the World Cup. But he has not always struggled on the national stage.

Martinez had three goals over six matches in the 2021 Copa America and two in four matches in the 2019 Copa America tournaments. Thus, he has shown he can score on the world stage. But he will also be competing with Alvarez for a starting role and might not be able to consistently get chances. Yet, he has a lot of size for someone who plays 90 minutes and will be a threat for the Golden Boot.

Why Rodrygo Will Win

Rodrygo is the wildcard pick you will see here. Regardless, he is one of the most talented players you will see in this tournament. Rodrygo had five goals and two assists over 13 matches in the Champions League. Additionally, he had 10 goals and five assists over 34 matches for Real Madrid.

Rodrygo tallied two goals over six matches in the current World Cup qualifiers. However, he did not score a goal and only generated an assist in the last World Cup. He will also be playing out of position.

Final Golden Cup Prediction & Pick

Messi is still exceptional, even at his age. Then, there are Junior, Nunez, and Alvarez. All four of these players can produce big results for their countries. Consequently, the Golden Boot winner is usually the guy who plays the best for his team and helps them win the tournament. If Argentina is to win the Copa America again, it won't be Messi who does it. Instead, Alvarez will take that next step and take the throne.

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Final Golden Cup Prediction & Pick: Julian Alvarez (+650)