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New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The New England Revolution (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw) host the Columbus Crew (3-3-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

After an atrocious 1-4-1 start to the season, the Revolution have played much better lately, 2-1-0 in their last 3. New England is led by M Carles Gil and F Adam Buksa, both with 3 goals scored.

The Revolution have scored 14 goals in their 9 games and allowed 16. Their 14 goals scored ranks 5th in the Eastern Conference. They currently sit 10th on the East table.

The Crew snapped a 4-game scoreless streak with a 3-0 home win over D.C. United. The Crew are 1-3-1 in their last 5 games and have drawn 3 of their 4 road games.

Columbus is led by 2021 All-Star M Lucas Zelarayán, who has 4 goals in 7 starts. The Crew have scored 13 goals and given up just 9, the fourth-fewest goals allowed in the East. They currently sit in 7th place.

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New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: New England -106 (bet $100 to win $106) | Columbus +285 (bet $100 to win $285) | Draw +265
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Prediction

New England 1, Columbus 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW +265.

The Crew haven’t necessarily been their typical top-tier club this season, but they have managed to hang with opponents. They’re tied for the second-most draws in the East and have drawn 3 of 4 road games.

The Revolution lost F Tajon Buchanan who was key in producing goal-scoring opportunities last season. F Gustavo Bou also hasn’t played up to last season’s level yet.

The regression set to happen for New England was obvious. This should be a high-competitive battle, one that could end in a draw. It’s risky, but at this value, it’s worth a small unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (-103).

The Crew scored 3 goals last game against Minnesota United, but had just 1.3 expected goals.

They had gone under 2.5 goals in the previous 5 games and were held without a goal in 4 of them. Columbus may have run it up on United, the club last on the East table, but its core offensive issues are still there.

As for the Revolution, they’ll be taking on a defense that’s allowing just a goal per game. Its lone battle with an East team that’s allowed single-digit goals resulted in a 1-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls.

Given the Crew’s dominant defense, having allowed just 2 multi-goal games, it wouldn’t be shocking to see New England struggle to get shots on target.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC odds, picks and predictions

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

FC Cincinnati (3 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw) welcomes Toronto FC (3-4-2) to TQL Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FCC and Toronto played each other last weekend with Cincinnati defeating the home side 2-1. Toronto beat Cincinnati in expected goals and had a few late-game pushes but failed to equalize.

The win moved FCC out of last place in the Eastern Conference. It was also its first win since March 19 after a streak of 4 straight winless matches.

FCC is led by F Brandon Vazquez (5 goals). M Luciano Acosta is the only FCC player with more than 1 goal this season. FCC is just 1-3-0 at home.

Toronto FC has yet to tally a win on the road and will get a prime chance here. Toronto is 0-2-2 on the road. Captained by former UNMNT M Michael Bradley, F Jesús Jiménez leads the team in scoring with 7 goals.

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

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  • Money line: FC Cincinnati -104 (bet $104 to win $100) | Toronto FC +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +295
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +1350 | U: -170)

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Prediction

Toronto FC 3, FC Cincinnati 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to TORONTO +250.

Beating a team multiple times in a 5-day span is not easy, and Toronto FC should be able to use fuel from its home loss to propel it in this road battle.

Also, as noted, they did have more expected goals and more shots, just were not connecting. They out-shot FCC 11-7 and had 66% of the possession.

Given neither team has been good in the situation they’re in Wednesday night, I would shy against laying better odds on the team that was at the bottom of the East coming into last weekend.

Toronto has the league’s highest shooting percentage, so they should be able to get looks on frame. They had just 3 on target from 11 shots, which should change on Wednesday.

At this value, I’ll take Toronto for a small unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the OVER 3.5 (+140).

Given the values on the 2 suggestions, I wouldn’t back a full-unit bet, but these are 2 of the worst defensive teams in the MLS.

Toronto is 1 of the 4 MLS teams without a clean sheet and FCC is the only team with just 1 clean sheet. Toronto has the second-most shots against them while FCC sits in the bottom 6 as well.

Toronto has gone north of this in 2 of its last 4 while FCC has hit it once while also having seen 3 total goals netted in its last 2 matches. The pace and poor defense should be clear on Wednesday.

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Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Colorado Rapids (2 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) welcome the Portland Timbers (2-2-5) to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Rapids have unsurprisingly been far better at home. They’ve yet to lose at DSG Park, posting a 2-0-2 record, but they struggle on the road where they’re 0-3-1.

The Rapids have scored 9 goals and allowed 11 through 8 games. They’re led in scoring by 28-year-old Diego Rubio, who has 4 goals this season. They’re coming off a 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC last weekend.

Portland is 9th on the Western Conference table, just ahead of 10th-place Colorado. Portland has 10 goals and allowed 13 through 9 matches.

The Timbers are led by several players as four have scored multiple goals this season. They are coming off back-to-back 0-0 draws. The Timbers have had reasonable success on the road, posting a 1-1-2 record.

Colorado vs. Portland odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Colorado -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Portland +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Colorado 2, Portland 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

There’s no chance I’m going to bet on the side that’s lower in the standings for -140. Even given its strength at home, I still don’t like the value placed on Colorado.

I find some value in Portland or the draw, but I would prefer to give out BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE at -125.

As mentioned, Portland has played 2 straight 0-0 draws. Prior to that, both teams had scored in 4 straight games. As for Colorado, it has had both teams score in 4 of its last 5.

Both teams are among the 7 in the West that has given up double-digit goals. Expect a plethora of goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-115).

Continuing with that trend, at this value, I like the OVER 2.5 (-115).

Colorado has gone Over 2.5 goals in 4 of its 8 games this season, having topped 3.5 goals in 2 of its last 3. Portland has had this hit in 4 of 9 games but has gone Over 3.5 goals in 2 of its last 4.

Portland ranks 6th in scoring attempts and 6th in shots against. Couple those, and the game should be relatively high-scoring. Considering the trends and the weak defenses, the Over is the better play here.

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Columbus Crew vs. DC United odds, picks and predictions

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

The Columbus Crew (2 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) welcome DC United (3-4-0) to Lower.com Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Columbus vs. DC United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew started out the season hot and have quickly dropped in the standings, sitting tied for 11th with 9 points. They’re tied with DC United. The Crew have lost of their last 4 and haven’t won since March 12.

It’s not just the Crew’s inability to win, but their inability to score. They haven’t scored in 4 games after starting the season with a 4-0 home win. Columbus is 2-2-0 at home.

As for United, it has played in 2 straight thrillers, losing 3-2 to Austin FC and then winning 3-2 to the New England Revolution. United has lost 4 of its last 5 after winning its first 2.

F Ola Kamara leads the club in scoring with 4 goals. F Michael Estrada has 3, and they’re 2 of the mere 4 players that have netted a goal this season for United.

Columbus Crew vs. DC United odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Columbus -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | DC United +430 (bet $100 to win $430) | Draw +285
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Prediction

Columbus 1, DC United 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

There’s no reason to love the form either team is coming in with. Both teams haven’t had much success as of late, and the odds don’t bring much value for betting either way.

If anything, I’d play a draw. The Crew’s inability to score is a bit more concerning than United losing high-paced games.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (-103).

The Crew traded one of their most prolific scorers, F Gyasi Zardes. He had the second-most expected goals on the season despite having netted just 1. His loss has stung.

Columbus’ struggles are notable. It’s not that it isn’t getting shots, but it just isn’t getting even close to goal with them. Columbus ranks No. 1 in shots in the entire league yet has the second-lowest shot percentage.

The opposite can be said of United who has the third-fewest shots on target. The opportunities haven’t necessarily been there. It has allowed just 10 goals this season, though.

As for the Crew, it has allowed 9 and would have had the Under 2.5 hit in 5 straight. This is the best play in this game, especially for the value being given.

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Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

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

Toronto FC (3 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) welcomes FC Cincinnati (2-5-1) to BMO Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Toronto FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Toronto FC is coming off a thrilling 4-5 loss to NYCFC. Toronto has had quite the season, scoring 15 goals in 8 games and allowing 17. Those respectively rank second and tied for last.

It plays at an ultra-high pace and has seen 16 goals scored in its last 3 games. Toronto is led by 28-year-old Spanish F Jesús Jiménez who has 6 goals on the season.

As for FC Cincinnati, it has allowed 2 goals per game yet has only allowed more than 2 goals twice, once to Austin FC to open the season and against Montreal CF.

FCC has looked better than it did a season ago but still sits last in the Eastern Conference. FCC’s main weapon is F Breener, but it has been F Brandon Vazquez that has led the team in scoring with 5 goals.

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

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  • Money line: Toronto FC -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -190 | U: +155)

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Prediction

Toronto FC 2, FC Cincinnati 0

Money line (ML)

BET on TORONTO FC -135.

FC Cincinnati is actually averaging more points per game on the road than at home. That should change as the season progresses.

Toronto, on the other hand, has lost just once at home, a 4-1 defeat at the hand of the New York Red Bulls.

While Toronto may have a horrible defense that’s allowed numerous goals, FCC’s offense has been held scoreless in half its games. Also, in both the road games that FCC did not lose, it has fewer expected goals.

You’re getting in a little late as it was steamed up to -135 from -111 overnight. FCC is the worst team in the East, and at this value, I’d bet they struggle on the road.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the UNDER 2.5 (+155).

This is strictly a value play. While Toronto’s offense has scored at will, its expected goals haven’t kept pace.

It’s scored 8 goals in its last 3 games yet had just 1.9 expected goals. It has capitalized on opportunities but has not had many of them. Toronto is t-16 in shots on goal.

Also, FCC has had a few big-time games that it has scored numerous goals, but that hasn’t been its regular style.

With how Toronto has scored a flunky amount of goals to shots on target and FCC has struggled in several games, for this value, I’ll take the Under 2.5 (+155).

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Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Real Salt Lake (3 wins, 2 losses, 4 draws) welcomes the LA Galaxy (5-2-1) to Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Real Salt Lake has yet to lose at home, where it is 2-0-1 this season. Twenty-four-year-old F Tate Schmitt and 29-year-old F Bobby Wood lead the team in scoring with 2 goals apiece.

RSL is 6th on the Western Conference table. It has 9 goals in 9 games, while allowing 13 goals, which is tied for the fourth-most in the conference.

The Galaxy are 3rd on the West table with 10 goals and 6 allowed. This team is drastically different than the typically goal-heavy Galaxy teams fans have gotten used to.

LA is still led by 33-year-old Mexican F Javier Hernández. He has 5 goals on the season while no other Galaxy player has more than 1. The Galaxy are 2-1-1 on the road.

Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Real Salt Lake +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | LA Galaxy +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Draw +230
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Prediction

Real Salt Lake 1, LA Galaxy 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to a DRAW (+230).

The Galaxy are the better side, but on the road against a team that has yet to lose at home this season, I’ll take the DRAW.

The Galaxy are 2-0-1 in their last 3 with both wins coming by a single goal. LA has only had one game decided by more than 1 goal, so it has been in close battles.

RSL needs to come out with energy in this battle, having drawn 3 of its last 4. Considering the form both teams are coming in with, a DRAW (+230) seems like the best value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-108).

The RSL defense is not nearly as bad as it seems.

In 9 games, RSL has given up multiple goals 3 times, having allowed 2 twice and 6 once. Take away that 6-goal game, and RSL has allowed 7 goals in 8 matches. It had one tough outing. That doesn’t make it a bad defense.

It has allowed 3 goals in 3 home games, while the Under is 5-4 in RSL’s 9 games.

In 8 games, the Galaxy have allowed multiple goals once. It has 4 shutouts in 4 games, and they’ll be taking on an RSL attack that doesn’t have many lethal attackers and hasn’t scored in 2 games.

UNDER 2.5 (-108) is the game’s best bet.

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FC Cincinnati vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s FC Cincinnati vs. LAFC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati (2 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw) welcomes LAFC (5-1-1) to TQL Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. LAFC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati beat the USL’s Pittsburgh Riverhounds in U.S. Open Cup play in the middle of the week and remains at home to take on one of the best teams in the Western Conference. FCC is 1-2-0 at home this season.

Cincinnati has scored 8 goals and allowed 14 across it’s eight games. Its leading scorer is 23-year-old F Brandon Vazquez who has 5 goals on the season, one more than LAFC’s leader F Carlos Vela.

LAFC is 2-1-0 on the road this season and lost 2-1 to the LA Galaxy April 9 in its most recent road match. It did have a confidence-boosting win as it returned home and beat Sporting KC 3-1 last Sunday.

LAFC has scored 17 goals, the second-most in the MLS, only behind Austin FC who has tallied 20. LAFC has allowed a mere 7 tallies through seven matches.

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

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: FC Cincinnati +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | LAFC -111 (bet $111 to win $100) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +133)

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Prediction

FC Cincinnati 3,  LAFC 1

Money line (ML)

BET LAFC (-111).

LAFC is just the better team, and it is far hotter right now as well. Despite being on the road, LAFC has lost just one away from Banc of California Stadium in three road trips.

LAFC ranks seventh in total scoring attempts and fourth in shots on target. It has also has allowed the fewest shots against (19). FCC has the sixth-most shots against them.

FCC is extremely inconsistent, having scored 2 or 3 goals in three games and being held scoreless in its other four outings. Against a top-three team in the West, I’ll bank on them struggling to keep pace.

At this value, it’s worth a wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN the ALTERNATE TOTAL OVER 3.5 (+145).

The Over 2.5 (-165) is just too risky for more than 1.5 times your potential return, but Over 3.5 (+145) offers tremendous value.

Considering FCC has seen over 3.5 goals scored in two of its last four games and will be taking on a top attacking side, this feels like the better option. Three of LAFC’s last four games have seen 4 or more goals.

A dominant LAFC offense is taking on a lacking FCC defense, and that should produce both shots and goals. LAFC has also allowed a goal per game.

Hopefully, the home side can use some of their crowd’s energy to propel some offensive success as. Overall, the LAFC money line is my favorite play, but OVER 3.5 (+145) is a strong play s well.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (10-3) seek a road series win Saturday against the San Diego Padres (9-6). First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers took the series opener 6-1 Friday in the NL West division rivals’ first meeting of the year.

The Dodgers have won nine of their last 10 games. Despite having the highest winning percentage in all of baseball, they only have a 1.5-game lead in the NL West over the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.

The Padres had their four-game win streak snapped Friday. They are in fourth place in the division but only trail the Dodgers by 2 games.

Dodgers at Padres projected starters

LHP Tyler Anderson vs. RHP Yu Darvish

Anderson (1-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his first start and third appearance of the season. He has allowed 2 ER on 4 H with 8 K through 8 IP.

  • Posted identical stat lines in each of his two relief appearances going 4 innings with 1 ER, 2 H and 4 K.
  • Is 4-3 with a 2.54 ERA in 63 2/3 innings across 10 starts and 1 relief appearance versus the Padres in his career.

Darvish (1-1, 6.28 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has allowed 10 ER on 12 H and 6 BB with 13 K in 14 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 9 ER in 1 2/3 IP in his second start of the season at the San Francisco Giants but otherwise has allowed just 1 ER across 12 2/3 IP.
  • Is 2-3 with a 2.43 ERA over 37 innings in six career starts against the Dodgers.

Dodgers at Padres odds and lines

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  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Padres +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+135) | Padres +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)

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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 4, Dodgers 2

Money line

Looking at Darvish’s stat line, you would think he has struggled this season. It was one awful start. He has been dominant in his other appearances. His ERA outside the one disastrous start is 0.71.

Anderson has pitched well out of the bullpen and has done well in his career against the Padres.

The Padres did lose two in a row at home, but I expect them to bounce back in a matchup with strong pitching.

Take PADRES (+100).

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Run line/Against the spread

Every single one of the Dodgers’ 10 wins this season has been by at least 2 runs.

The Padres have been underdogs in only four previous games and are 2-2 ATS in those games.

I like the Padres to win, so the money line is the better value. The run line is almost a little too pricy, but if you aren’t all in on an outright win, you can take the PADRES +1.5 (-170).

Over/Under

Darvish’s two good starts were both games with 6 or fewer runs.

Six of the last seven games for the Padres have had 7 or fewer runs.

With two pitchers who have been effective in their outings, you can’t expect a lot of scoring.

Take UNDER 7.5 (-102).

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Colorado Rapids vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

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

Charlotte FC (3 wins, 5 losses, 0 draws) visit DGS Park Saturday to take on the Colorado Rapids (2-3-2). Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Charlotte FC has actually performed well this season for a team in its first year. However, its road struggles are notable. It has zero road victories in four tries and has been outscored 9-2 in those games.

Charlotte is led by 25-year-old Polish F Karol Świderski who has 4 goals on the season.

Colorado has struggled since finishing atop the Western Conference last season. However, the Rapids have yet to lose at home and have outscored opponents 6-1 at DSG Park.

They have lost two straight games though, falling in back-to-back 3-1 losses at FC Dallas and Minnesota United. The Rapids are led by 28-year-old Chilean F Diego Rubio.

Colorado Rapids vs. Charlotte FC odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Colorado -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Charlotte +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Draw +330
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Prediction

Colorado 2, Charlotte 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

There’s not a ton of value on the money line as you could probably tell from above.

Charlotte has been awful on the road while Colorado has typically handled business at home. I don’t see that pattern changing in this one, so the odds to get Colorado to win aren’t good enough to suggest.

The Rapids -1 (+135) would be a more reasonable wager.

Considering Charlotte has lost two of its four road games by 2 goals or more it may be worth a shot. Both of Colorado’s home wins have also both been by more than one goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (-108).

Charlotte has cooled off as of late because of its struggles offensively, scoring just 3 goals in its last two games. That bodes well for the Rapids who have struggled defensively.

The Rapids and their opponent had gone under 2.5 goals in three straight games but have missed it in their last two outings because they’ve allowed 3 goals in each. They haven’t scored 2 or more in their last four performances.

Charlotte’s offense isn’t nearly at the level of FC Dallas, and the inaugural franchise will be on the road where it’s struggled. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Charlotte held scoreless here.

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Sporting Kansas City vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Sporting Kansas City vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Sporting Kansas City (2 wins, 6 losses, 0 draws) hosts the Columbus Crew (2-3-2) at Children’s Mercy Park Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Sporting Kansas City vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew made a season-changing trade with the Colorado Rapids Friday, sending F Gyasi Zardes, who had 1 goal on the season. After a 2-0-2 start, the Crew have lost 3 straight games.

Its offense has taken a significant hit recently, getting shut out in its last 3 games. All-Star M Lucas Zelarayán leads the Crew in scoring with 4 goals. The Crew sit 9th in the East and are 0-1-2 on the road.

Sporting KC has played far worse than a season ago. It has also lost 3 straight and 5 of its last 6. M Rémi Walter leads the team with 2 goals.

Sporting sits 12th in the West and has scored just 6 goals in 8 games. However, it has won 2 of its 3 home games.

Sporting Kansas City vs. Columbus Crew odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Sporting KC +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Columbus +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +102 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Sporting KC 1, Columbus 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW (+225).

Both teams are coming in on 3-game losing streaks and have not played anything like they did a season ago. With that in mind, the Crew have scored 10 goals in 7 games while Sporting has allowed 14. That’s concerning.

Sporting does rank in the top half of the league in interceptions. It has had just 29 shots against it as well, so it’s not quite as bad as the 14 goals in 6 games sound.

Sporting is also 2-1-0 at home, while the Crew have drawn 2 of its 3 road games. At the +225 value the Draw has, it’s the best way to play the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-125).

As noted, Sporting KC’s save rate is awful, and given how well its defense has played at limiting shots, it should be able to force Columbus into a low-scoring game.

That’ll be what it wants as Sporting has scored just 6 goals and ranks in the bottom 10 clubs in shots on goal. Columbus ranks first, yet hasn’t scored in 3 games.

After 7 goals in its first 2 games, the Crew have scored just 3 in its last 5. The dynamic offense has taken a hit, and without Zardes, it may struggle again Saturday night.

With that in mind, I’ll take the UNDER 2.5 (-125) with ease.

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