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New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

New York City FC (13 wins, 10 losses, 6 draws) welcomes FC Cincinnati (9-8-11) to Citi Field Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati’s win Saturday over Charlotte snapped a 3-game draw streak. Cincinnati is in playoff position, tied with New England for 7th, but, if the season ended today, they would be out due to their -1 goal differential.

FCC has drawn 9 of their last 12 matches. They’re led by star F Brandon Vazquez, who has 16 goals on the season. Fellow All-Star M Luciano Acosta leads the team with 10 assists. FCC has had just 2 clean sheets since May 7.

As for New York City FC, they have dropped off a cliff as of late. They have lost 6 of their last 7 matches. The absence of 23-year-old F Valentín Castellanos who is now playing with La Liga side Girona, has been brutal for NYCFC.

He had 13 goals in 17 starts. No one has gotten close to replacing him and their offense has struggled, scoring just 2 goals in their last 3 games. NYCFC has fallen to 4th in the conference.

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New York City FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: New York City FC -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +135)

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Prediction

FC Cincinnati 2, New York City FC 2

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+300).

Both of my plays in this game are going to be leans, not because of my confidence here, but because of the value.

FCC has played up to and down to the level of their competition. They got away with a win against Charlotte, a team that has been awful on the road. They still only had .3 more expected goals. In all but 3 matches in their last 12 draws, they have been within 1 expected goal on their opponent.

Similarly, NYCFC has struggled immensely of late and may not have that home-field edge fans are used to. They’ve lost 2 straight home games, both to non-playoff teams in the East.

That’s cause for concern enough, and with FCC having been a drawing machine as of late, I’ll play the draw for a small unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-175).

The value makes this tough to get behind, but the reasoning is undoubtedly there. NYCFC has gone over this in 6 of their last 7 matches. FCC has gone over this in 4 of their last 6.

They’ve been among the most high-paced teams in the league. Both teams sit top 6 in shots on target and top 5 in shooting percentage, so there should be a plethora of attacking opportunities.

FCC is also tied for the 3rd-most goals allowed in the East and NYCFC has  allowed at least 2 goals in 3 straight games.

Combine it all, and I’ll play the over for a unit at this value despite the odds.

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Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Miami Marlins (55-78) and Philadelphia Phillies (73-61) open a 3-game series Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marlins vs. Phillies odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Philadelphia leads 8-5

The Marlins have lost 7 straight games. Miami owns a whiff-heavy .468 OPS over that stretch. The Fish are just 7-21 since Aug. 5.

The Phillies have pitched their way to 6 losses in their last 7 games. Philadelphia hurlers own a Boeing 7.51 ERA over that stretch.

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Marlins at Phillies projected starters

LHP Jesus Luzardo vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Luzardo (3-6, 3.44 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 65 1/3 IP.

  • Has allowed just 3 ER in his last 20 1/3 IP on the road; owns a 2.54 ERA in 39 road IP
  • Has pitched 6 innings or more in 3 of his last 4 starts

Nola (9-11, 3.43 ERA) has a 0.97 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 through 170 2/3 IP in 26 starts.

  • Stumbled and allowed 8 R in his last outing; owns a 4.30 ERA in his last 7 starts
  • Has a 2.73 ERA in his last 5 starts against Miami

Marlins at Phillies odds and lines

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  • Money line: Marlins +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Phillies -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (-125) | Phillies -1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Marlins at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Marlins 2

Money line

Philadelphia is swung around to its best platoon numbers against left-handers. Nola is backed by a rested bullpen and has excellent numbers against this Miami club.

Its takes a certain bankroll to leverage plays that are minus-200-something. But that does not mean leverage can’t be found. PASS on the current tag, but consider the Phillies as a price of -220 or better.

Run line/Against the spread

The Under is likely the best play here, so normally that does not jibe with run-line favorite at home. But the price here is enticing: consider a partial-unit play on PHILADELPHIA -1.5 (+102).

Over/Under

Likable starters. Rested bullpens. Philly has averaged 5.33 runs per game over its last couple homestands, but the Phils are at home for an opener after a road trip. That has been cause for more than a few flat efforts the last few months.

BET THE UNDER 6.5 (+100).

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D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

D.C. United (7 wins, 17 losses, 4 draws) hosts the Colorado Rapids (8-12-8) in Audi Field Sunday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Both teams sit outside of playoff position. The Rapids entered the weekend 7 points outside of the 7th spot in the Western Conference while United is last in the East and has the most losses in MLS.

Colorado will need to find a way to snag 3 points on the road, where it has struggled immensely. The Rapids are just 1-10-3 on the road this season, but this will be their lone game against a team in the East not in the playoff picture. United is 4-7-3 at home.

Colorado is led by F Diego Rubio with 12 goals and 5 assists on the season. United, while they’ve struggled to score this season, are led by F Taxiarchis Fountas with 11 goals and F Ola Kamara with 9.

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D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: D.C. United +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Colorado Rapids +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)

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Prediction

Colorado Rapids 3, D.C. United 1

Money line (ML)

BET COLORADO RAPIDS (+180).

This is more of a play against United as they’ve lost 4 of their last 5 matches. In 2 of their last 3, they’ve had their expected goals more than doubled by their opponent.

United just don’t have the firepower to hang with many teams and the confidence level seems to be at an all-time low as well. United has allowed 10 goals in their last 3 games.

With the Rapids on the outside of the playoffs, but still with a chance, they should play a skilled 11 that include Rubio, F Jonathan Lewis and F Michael Barrios.

Colorado has struggled this season, but it finished atop the conference last season. The talent is there as opposed to United who have struggled to even compete as of late.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-155).

United has gone under this total in 3 of their last 6 matches, but have gone over this total in 6 of their last 9. Colorado has gone over this total in 6 of its last 8.

With United’s defense lacking and Colorado a side that has played with pace, averaging 1.36 goals per game, expect this to be a high-scoring affair, especially given the Rapids lacking defense.

Both sides have allowed over 1.75 goals per game this season. Given the horrible defenses, I’ll take the OVER 2.5 (-155) here but just for a LEAN because of the lofty price on it.

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Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew (9 wins, 6 losses, 12 draws) welcome the Chicago Fire (8-13-7) to Lower.com Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew come into the home match desperately needing to send Chicago home without any points. Columbus is playing more of an early evening match with Ohio State playing at 7:30 p.m. ET close by.

That shouldn’t impact Columbus, a side that is 6-4-4 at home this season. The Crew are led by star M Lucas Zelarayán, who has 8 goals and 5 assists. They also recently added F Cucho, who has 8 goals in 8 starts.

As for the Fire, they are sitting 2nd-to-last in the East with a -10 goal differential, having only scored 28 goals on the season. Chicago is led by F Kacper Przybyłko with 5 goals on the season.

Chicago is just 3-8-3 on the road this season and has lost 3 of its last 4 matches. The Fire may turn to Columbian 18-year-old F Jhon Durán for scoring. He has 3 goals in 9 starts (21 appearances).

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Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Columbus Crew -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Chicago Fire +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)

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Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Chicago Fire 0

Money line (ML)

BET COLUMBUS CREW (-105).

The Crew will be coming into his battle with a bit more motivation than the Fire. They need to leave with 3 points or else risk dropping out of playoff position.

Columbus is 2-0-1 against the bottom 2 teams in the East, having taken down Chicago on the road 3-2 earlier in the year. The Crew have won 5 of their last 12 matches.

This game should be more about the Fire’s struggles, having dropped 3 of their last 4. They haven’t scored in their last 3 games and have allowed 8 goals in their last 4.

Couple the motivation and recent play of each club, and I’ll take the Crew (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+110).

The Fire haven’t scored in 3 matches and have gone under this total in all 3. They don’t play at a quick pace and don’t have the goal scorers to put many attacks together. Chicago has the fewest goals scored in the conference.

Similarly, the Crew don’t play at a quick pace and have gone under this total in 2 of their last 4. Columbus hasn’t had a game where it has had more than 2 expected goals since March.

While it has the midfield play to win and even compete with top-tier sides, it isn’t a score-heavy club, averaging just 1.32 goals per game and allowing just 1.11.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati (8 wins, 8 losses, 11 draws) welcomes Charlotte FC (10-16-2) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati is coming into this match after an absolute heartbreaking draw  against rival Columbus. After leading 2-1 following the clock striking 90, FCC gave up a goal and settled for their 9th draw in 11 games.

FCC is led by star F Brandon Vazquez, who has 16 goals and 4 assists on the season. Fellow All-Star M and captain Luciano Acosta has 6 goals and 9 assists. FC Cincinnati is 1 point outside of playoff position.

In its first season in the MLS, Charlotte has actually impressed, but has failed to get many results as of late. Not surprising for a 1st-year club, Charlotte FC has been awful on the road, posting a 2-8-2 record.

They have now lost 6 of their last 8. Charlotte is led by F Karol Świderski with 8 goals on the season. He’s the only player with more than 5 for the road side.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte FC odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: FC Cincinnati -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Charlotte FC +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +285
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)

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Prediction

FC Cincinnati 3, Charlotte FC 2

Money line (ML)

BET FC CINCINNATI (-122).

FC Cincinnati has had a couple of tough breaks at home, but against both Columbus and Atlanta, in their last 2 home matches, they have looked like the better side.

FCC has had more expected goals than their opponent in 6 straight home matches, a streak that includes games against the New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union.

Couple that with Charlotte’s awful play on the road this season, and FCC to win seems like the best bet at this value. Charlotte has lost 3 of its last 4 road matches.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+155).

Charlotte has gone over this total in 4 straight road matches, and a good chunk of it is because of its poor defense. Charlotte is allowing 1.52 goals per game which won’t bode well against FCC’s high-pace offense.

FCC is an aggressive side and has the talent to back it up, having gone over this total in 4 of their last 5 matches. FCC averages 1.67 goals and allows 1.78 per game.

Considering how both have played as of late, I’ll take the alternate over for better value here.

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St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s St. Louis Cardinals at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The St. Louis Cardinals (75-55) and Cincinnati Reds (51-77) cap off a 3-game NL Central series Wednesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: St. Louis leads 8-5

The Cardinals banged out 4 home runs among their 13 hits in Monday’s 13-5 win over the Reds. St. Louis then had just 4 hits in Tuesday’s 4-1 loss that snapped a 3-game win streak.

The Reds clocked a 5.43 ERA in 9 games prior to holding the Cards to 1 run Tuesday. Cincinnati is just 7-14 in its last 21 games.

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Cardinals at Reds projected starters

LHP Jose Quintana vs. LHP Mike Minor

Quintana (4-6, 3.45 ERA) has made 25 starts in 2022. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 127 2/3 IP.

  • Owns a 2.17 ERA in his last 7 starts
  • Tossed 5 shutout innings against the Reds on May 15

Minor (3-10, 6.10 ERA) is tabbed for his 16th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 79 2/3 IP.

  • Has struggled at home (6.37 ERA) and is up against a St. Louis club that leads the league in OPS against southpaws (.809)
  • Current Cardinals own a high-contact 1.049 OPS against him

Cardinals at Reds odds and lines

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  • Money line: Cardinals -240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Reds +190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -2.5 (+102) | Reds +2.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Reds 4

Money line

The betting signals here cross back and forth around a Cardinals -225 equilibrium. That spells no value on these prices: AVOID.

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Run line/Against the spread

Same calculus on the run-line side of things, at both 1.5 and 2.5 runs.

St. Louis owns a .371 batting average on balls in play with runners in scoring position over the last month. Figure on some fade lean away from the Redbirds in the near future, but this pitching matchup and Cincy’s offensive struggles lately make for too much uncertainty.

STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

BACK THE OVER 9.5 (-105).

There is some slight lean against Quintana and in favor of a Redbirds offense that hits left-handers hard. Mix in a forecast for a batter’s breeze in a ballpark that is batter-friendly to begin with.

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Nashville SC vs. Colorado Rapids odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Nashville SC vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rapids (8 wins, 11 losses, 8 draws) travel to face Nashville SC (10-9-9) at GEODIS Park Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Nashville SC vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

After going winless in 6 straight matches, Nashville SC has found its groove as of late, beating its last two opponents (Vancouver and FC Dallas) by a combined score of 7-0.

Nashville is led by one of the best forwards in MLS, Hany Mukhtar. He has 16 goals and 7 assists on the season, leading the team in both categories. It sits in 5th place in the West.

Colorado is on the outside looking in. It sits in 11th and will need to make up 5 points on the 7th-placed LA Galaxy to reach the playoffs.

The Rapids have been awful on the road this season though, posting just a 1-9-3 record. Things appeared to be looking up after 2 straight wins over the New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United, but they’re now winless in 4 straight contests.

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Nashville SC vs. Colorado Rapids odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Nashville SC -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Colorado Rapids +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +125)

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Prediction

Nashville SC 2, Colorado Rapids 1

Money line (ML)

BET NASHVILLE SC (-155).

I don’t love the value tied to this, but the Rapids have been too sloppy on the road not to take the home side. Colorado has lost 9 of 13 road matches and has lost 2 straight away from DSG Park.

The confidence is there for Nashville. The home team has won 2 straight contests and both games have been dominant efforts by the D Walker Zimmerman-led side. He’s been huge this season and should be able to tame a solid Rapids attack.

Colorado’s weakness isn’t in its offense, but rather that it allows 1.7 goals per game. It has just 1 clean sheet since May 23. Given Nashville has scored 7 goals in its last 2 games, the Rapids should have no chance to keep up.

Colorado lost 6-0 at Philadelphia Saturday as well. That may be a killer for its confidence, especially as it continues to edge lower in the playoff standings. Combine it all, and I’ll take the home side.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-160).

The value really isn’t great here which is why it is just a lean, but considering the strengths and weaknesses of both clubs, it is certainly the most reasonable play. Colorado has gone Over this total in 5 of its last 8 games.

The Rapids have allowed multiple goals in 5 of those 8 as well. They’ve also scored in all but 2 games since May 7, so they typically get on the board as well. Colorado is paced in scoring by F Diego Rubio who has 12 goals on the season.

Nashville has gone over this in 4 of its last 5 home matches and in 4 straight games. While I do like the OVER 2.5 (-160), my favorite play might be a PARLAY PLAY OF OVER 1.5 at (-540) and NASHVILLE SC (-150) combined to odds of (-118).

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Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew (8 wins, 6 losses, 12 draws) welcome Inter Miami (10-11-6) to Lower.com Field Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew are coming into this matchup after they somehow salvaged a 2-2 draw in Cincinnati. Their 1st goal was controversially not ruled offside while their 2nd goal came late after the 90th minute.

Nonetheless, they escaped with a point. The Crew have drawn 3 straight and 4 of their last 6. They’re led by star MLucas Zelarayán, who has 8 goals and a team-high 5 assists on the season.

Inter Miami and the Crew have both gotten to 36 points in drastically different routes as Miami wins or loses games while the Crew have a bunch of draws.

Inter is led by 34-year-old Argentinian star F Gonzalo Higuaín with 9 goals this season. They have won 3 of their last 5 and are 3-1-1 in that span.

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Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Columbus Crew -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Inter Miami +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)

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Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Inter Miami 2

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+310).

The Crew have been a drawing machine all season, and after being dominated against FCC despite coming away with a draw, I wouldn’t put much on their juiced money line at -145.

The draw, considering they have 12 on the season, has good value. Also, Miami is playing well as of late, so it is finally starting to put things together with the expensive talent they’ve added.

Inter has finished with .5 expected goals of their opponent in 3 straight matches. While their games haven’t finished in a draw, they’ve certainly been close-fought battles.

Prior to the Crew’s game against FCC, they had 5 games within an expected goal of their opponent. Both teams should be at the other’s level. Considering that, I like the DRAW(+310).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-150).

Earlier in the season, the Crew were a slow-paced side. Since adding 23-year-old F Cucho, Columbus has drastically increased its scoring. It has scored 16 goals in its last 9 games, only going scoreless once.

Inter is a score-heavy side as well, totaling 13 goals in their last 6. Columbus has given up 9 in its last 5 matches while Miami has allowed 8 in their last 4.

Putting it all together, we should see an energetic match Wednesday and I expect a plethora of goals. This, despite the juice, is the best value in the match.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Philadelphia Union (14 wins, 4 losses, 9 draws) welcome the Colorado Rapids (8-10-8) to Subaru Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Union are coming into this match atop the Eastern Conference, 5 points ahead of 2nd-place CF Montreal and 10 points up on the 4th-place New York Red Bulls.

Philly has allowed a league-low 20 goals in 27 matches. The Union are led offensively by M Dániel Gazdag with 13 goals in 27 matches. F Julián Carranza is right behind him with 12 goals on the season.

As for the Rapids, they sit 2 points outside of playoff position. Five teams sit between 7th and 11th in the West, so these last few weeks will be vital for many clubs. Colorado needs to get a positive result.

It has been awful on the road so far this season, posting just a 1-8-3 record. The Rapids are led in attack by F Diego Rubio with 12 goals. No other Rapids player has more than 7.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Philadelphia Union -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Colorado Rapids +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -170 | U: +133)

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Prediction

Philadelphia Union 3, Colorado Rapids 1

Money line (ML)

AVOID.

The Union have been dominating teams lately, and while they should come out on top, -160 is not good enough to back them with Colorado likely the most desperate side.

Everything points to Colorado losing, but I’d stay away given the value on the Union.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+145).

The Union’s offense has erupted lately, putting 6 goals on D.C. United. They’ve scored 6 goals twice and 4 goals once in the last 4 weeks. Philadelphia is averaging over 3 goals per match in its last 5.

It has scored 19 goals in its last 4 home matches. While Colorado had a dominant defense last season, that hasn’t stayed the same, allowing 1.54 goals per game.

The Rapids have also gone over this total in 2 of their last 5. The Rapids have also scored at least once in 6 of their last 7 road matches. The Union have topped it in 4 of their last 5.

Considering the strengths of these teams, I expect a plethora of goals.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati (8 wins, 10 losses, 8 draws) welcomes the Columbus Crew (8-6-11) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati has fallen out of playoff position with this being a huge Eastern Conference battle. FCC has 8 games left. They sit tied for 8th, but 5th and 13th place in the East is separated by 6 points.

While it has been a drastic change from years past, FCC is earning points, just not at a quick enough pace. They have drawn 8 of their last 10 matches. FCC is led by F Brandon Vazquez, who has 15 goals on the season.

As for the Crew, they are in playoff position, barely. The Crew sit 7th, 1 point higher than FCC. Columbus is led by M Lucas Zelarayán with 8 goals and 5 assists.

Cucho, a 23-year-old Columbia forward from EPL’s Watford, has scored 8 goals in 8 games (6 starts). He’s averaging 1.23 goals per 90 minutes and is primed to play a good chunk of Saturday’s match.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: FC Cincinnati +117 (bet $100 to win $117) | Columbus Crew +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Draw +265
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +120)

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Prediction

FC Cincinnati 1, Columbus Crew 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+265).

You really cannot be smart and play anything but a draw when FCC is on the pitch.

They’ve played at both an ultra-high level, drawing the Red Bulls 1-1 in their last outing, and at a low level, drawing Atlanta United 2-2 at home the matchup prior. FCC has drawn 4 of their last 5 and 8 of their last 10.

Similarly, the Crew have been a draw-heavy side as well. They have drawn 7 of their last 12. Given the value, this is a strong play. Two of the last 3 times these teams have met in Cincinnati the result has been a draw as well.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+115).

FCC plays with pace, but considering this value, the Under 2.5 (+115) has good value. Both teams have gone under 2.5 combined goals in 3 of their last 6 games.

The last time these two teams met the result was a 2-0 Columbus win.

The Crew are allowing just 1.19 goals per game and haven’t had either side (Columbus or its opponent) have more than 2.0 expected goals in a match since July 13th battle with D.C. United.

Also, FCC just brought in a key defender in D Matt Miazga. He should help bring some stability to their backline. Considering the value and how both teams have played down the stretch, I’ll take the Under here.

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