In Saturday’s MLS action, New York City FC (9 wins, 6 losses, 4 draws) travel to meet the New York Red Bulls (6-9-4). Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
New York City FC was tripped up 1-0 on the road by Philadelphia Union last time out on Thursday, snapping a solid 4-0-2 run.
The Red Bulls snapped a seven-match winless skid with a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Thursday night at home.
The last time these sides met, NYCFC pounded the Red Bulls 5-2 Nov. 2. The last time the Red Bulls hosted their metro rivals, they won 1-0 Aug. 21, 2020. In fact, the home side is 4-0 in the previous four meetings, and 5-0-1 across the past six.
New York City FC at New York Red Bulls: Odds, picks and prediction
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:00 a.m. ET.
- Money line: New York City FC +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | New York Red Bulls +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +250
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)
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Prediction
New York Red Bulls 1, New York City FC 0
Money line (ML)
My money is on the NEW YORK RED BULLS (+250). The home side has dominated in this series winning five of the previous six with one draw. The road team just hasn’t been connecting in this budding rivalry.
And these teams could be a little bit distracted with Tropical Storm Henri approaching the area, breaking their focus a bit. Expect a low-scoring, defensive battle between the player disperse to go hunker down ahead of the storm.
Over/Under (O/U)
The play is UNDER 2.5 (-110) is the way to go here.
The Red Bulls have netted a total of three goals across the past four outings, while conceding just five goals.
For NYCFC, they have bagged four goals in the previous four contests while letting in just four across the past seven matches.
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