The Colorado Rapids (7 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) travel south to take on Austin FC (3-7-4) at Q2 Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Rapids are entering this match dangerously shorthanded. As the United States is set to play in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, the Rapids will continue to be without M Kellyn Acosta, F Jonathan Lewis and D Sam Vines.
Austin FC, who has been among the worst teams in the Western Conference this season, won’t be missing anyone for Gold Cup action; however, they’ve still lost three of their last five matches.
Colorado Rapids at Austin FC: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Colorado Rapids +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Austin FC +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -115)
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Prediction
Austin FC 1, Colorado Rapids 1
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to the DRAW (+240) as the Rapids are still a strong side, despite their absences.
The Rapids are 2-1-2 over their last five matches. They’re coming off a rough 3-0 loss against Real Salt Lake but have recently taken down both FC Dallas and Minnesota United FC.
Without a key midfielder and defender, it could be tough for the Rapids to gain much traction. Austin FC hasn’t been competent offensively this season, with just 10 goals through 14 matches.
Expect a low-scoring, even-sided game in this one. The draw is the best value on the money line.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-115) as Austin has one of the worst offenses in MLS. It has also given up only 15 goals in 14 matches.
The Rapids will be without one of their key midfielders and only F Michael Barrios has consistently been a threat for the away side. He has scored 4 goals in 14 starts.
Despite the Rapids’ 21 goals, I’d bet on this being a slower-paced game as they’re on the road and short-handed, having also come off a loss July 24.
The Rapids hit the Under in four of their last five matches. Austin FC played to the Under in eight of its last nine games.
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