Odds show USMNT's World Cup spot far from secure

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesAfter three matches played in the CONCACAF Hexagonal, the United States has a 65% chance of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup according to ESPN’s Soccer Power Index. Despite sitting just fourth in the Hex standings on goal differential, they possess the third highest chances among the six-team group.

SPI Hex projections after yesterday. #USMNT's World Cup chances jumped from 54% to 65% yesterday. pic.twitter.com/L6jByLiUMw

— Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) March 25, 2017 With a daunting test away from home in Panama approaching on Tuesday, how would a result there change the odds? Well, I’m glad you asked. According to the same metrics, if the U.S. pull off a…