The FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC face off in their season opener at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday for an 8:30 p.m. ET start. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati at Nashville SC: Odds and lines
- Money line: FC Cincinnati +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Nashville SC -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +230
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +145 | U: -200)
FC Cincinnati at Nashville SC: Key injuries
FC Cincinnati
- MF Jurgen Locadia (thigh) doubtful
- G Przemyslaw Tyton (undisclosed) questionable
- D Gustavo Vallecilla (visa issues) out
Nashville SC
- None
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FC Cincinnati at Nashville SC: Picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:14 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Nashville SC 1, FC Cincinnati 0
Money line (ML)
NASHVILLE SC (-115) is worth the play. It was a tremendous defensive club last season, while FC Cincinnati has struggled in each of its first two seasons in the MLS. Cincinnati also might have a little rust as it only played two of its six scheduled preseason matches due to COVID-19 issues.
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Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 (-200) is the way to go in Nashville matches. Three of its final four matches last fall finished Under 2.5 goals.
Cincinnati scored one or no goals in its final five regular-season matches and its lone playoff game. In 24 matches last season, FC Cincinnati managed just 0.54 goals per match with four clean sheets against.
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