In one of four MLS matches Friday, New York City FC (10 wins, 6 losses, 4 draws) travel south to take on Nashville SC (8-2-11) at Nissan Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. Nashville SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
After a quality 2-0 home victory against the top-ranked New England Revolution, New York City FC takes to the road. It lost its last road game to the Philadelphia Union Aug. 18.
NYCFC enters Friday fourth in the Eastern Conference. However, it’s just 2-4-3 on the road. It takes on third place Nashville, a side with the most draws in MLS.
Having played 13 of 21 games at home, Nashville is yet to lose at Nissan Stadium. With D Walker Zimmerman still sidelined, Nashville will be down a key piece in the backline.
New York City FC at Nashville SC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.
- Money line: New York City FC +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Nashville SC +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +210
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -145)
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Prediction
Nashville SC 1, New York City FC 1
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to the DRAW (+210) as both teams have shown enough competence to not bet against. As noted, Nashville has the most draws in the league and has six in 13 home matches.
The key Eastern Conference battle could easily end 1-1. Both teams have 34 or more goals scored but have allowed just under a goal per game.
Expect both sides to break through at least once. This will be the first time both teams meet this season with Nashville 1-0-2 against the top two teams in the East.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-145) as both teams are healthy and competitive. Despite Zimmerman being sidelined, Nashville SC has defended well.
It has allowed just 6 goals over its last eight games and the Under hit in four of the last six matches. NYCFC hit the Under 2.5 combined goals in four of its last five matches.
Given both sides are solid defensively, the Under looks like the better value.
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