New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New England Revolution (10 wins, 4 losses, 7 draws) welcome the Atlanta United (9-5-8) to Gillette Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Revs are 7-0-3 at home this season, 1 of just 2 teams to have an unbeaten home record (FC Cincinnati the other). The Revolution lost 2-1 to the NY Red Bulls on the road on Saturday. It was their 1st loss since May 20, having been 3-0-4 in their 7 games prior. New England’s 36 goals are the 3rd-most in the East and it  is led by F Carles Gil and F Bobby Wood, each with 7 goals.

The United also have a dynamic offense, ranking 2nd in the East with 40 goals (Columbus has 43). Atlanta is 2-4-5 on the road this season. It has won 3 of its last 5 games and is coming off a 1-0 road victory over CF Montreal. United has been led by Greek F Giorgos Giakoumakis, who has 10 goals in 16 starts.

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New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: New England Revolution -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Atlanta United +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -185 | U: +125)

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New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United picks and predictions

Prediction

New England Revolution 1, Atlanta United 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+270).

Simply put, the Revolution, despite this recent hot streak, have still played at the level of competition their opponent is at. The Revs have drawn 4 of their last 8 matches. They have had fewer expected goals in 3 games as well, 1 of them being at home.

Atlanta United has won 3 of their last 5 and have drawn 5 of their last 9. Atlanta has drawn 5 of 11 road matches. Couple both teams having been prone to this result in this scenario and take DRAW (+270).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+125).

United’s offense has been on fire for spurts this season, but they haven’t performed that well as of late. United has averaged 1 goal per game over their last 3 and has had fewer than 1 expected goal in 3 of their last 4 matches. They have also had 3 clean sheets in their last 6 games and have held their opponent to 1.1 expected goals or fewer in 5 straight matches.

New England is a similar story. Despite having averaged 1.6 goals per game over its last 3, it has had fewer than 1.0 expected goals in 3 straight games. It has also allowed 1 or 0 goals in 4 of its last 6 games.

Both teams have a strong offense, but they haven’t played up to par as of late. For that reason, take the UNDER 2.5 (+125).

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LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

LAFC (9 wins, 6 losses, 5 draws) welcomes the San Jose Earthquakes (7-7-7) to BMO Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC comes into this game following a 2-1 road loss to the LA Galaxy. It has lost 3 straight games, including a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas on the road and 3-2 loss to Vancouver at home. LAFC is a strong 6-2-2 at home. It is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 11 goals in 18 matches (16 starts). LAFC has averaged 1.45 goals per game and allowed 1.15 per game so far this season.

San Jose drew the LA Galaxy 2-2 last weekend. Before that, it lost 2-1 to St. Louis and 4-1 to Houston. It hasn’t won a game since June 10, a 2-1 home win over the Philadelphia Union. The Earthquakes are led by F Cristian Espinoza, who has 9 goals in 21 starts. They are just 1-6-3 on the road this season and sit 6th in the Western Conference.

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LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: LAFC -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | San Jose Earthquakes +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Draw +375
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -165)

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LAFC vs. San Jose Earthquakes picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 3, San Jose 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Neither team has necessarily been performing well as of late, and how LAFC has played at home and San Jose on the road, the odds here are justified. However, taking LAFC (-225) has no value as the price isn’t worth the risk.

Given its struggles as of late, considering the DRAW (+375) as a way to capitalize on LAFC’s struggles mixed with San Jose’s ability to play up to its opponent’s level (having drawn 2 of its last 4) would make sense.

Nonetheless, I would PASS here and play the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+115).

LAFC has thrived on the back of a competent defense, but that has gone by the wayside. It has allowed 2 or more goals in 3 straight games. Its offense has also started to surge, scoring in 4 of its last 5 and scoring multiple goals in 2 of those 5. LAFC has had at least 1.0 expected goals in 5 straight games and has allowed at least 1.0 expected goals in 4 of its last 5.

San Jose has struggled offensively this season, but it has scored in 3 straight games and has scored in all but 4 games this season. The Earthquakes have also given up 8 goals in their last 3 games, having allowed at least 1.5 expected goals in 6 of their last 7.

Many signs point to goals being scored. Back the OVER 3.5 (+115).

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Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Phillies (46-39) and Tampa Bay Rays (57-32) meet Thursday as they cap off a 3-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla. First pitch at Tropicana Field is slated for 6:40 p.m. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Philadelphia leads 2-0

The Phillies are looking for a sweep after 3-1 and 8-4 victories Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Philadelphia is 7-2 over its last 9 games. The Phillies have not lost on the road since June 12, going 11-0 with a 2.18 ERA away from Citizens Bank Park over that span.

Tampa Bay has lost 4 in a row, a first this season. The Rays are 10-13 since June 10, going just 4-6 at home along that stretch.

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Phillies at Rays projected starters

LHP Cristopher Sanchez vs. RHP Shawn Armstrong

Sanchez (0-2, 3.26 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 19 1/3 IP.

  • Owns a 4.88 career ERA logged across parts of 3 seasons (8 starts, 18 relief appearances)
  • Went a season-high 87 pitches last time out: Loss, 6 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 7 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 2-1 loss vs. Washington Nationals Friday

Armstrong (0-0, 1.15 ERA) is making his 2nd start and 13th appearance. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 15 2/3 IP.

  • Figures as an opener for the Rays (pitched 2 innings in that role June 7 vs. Minnesota Twins)
  • Has made 4 starts in his career: 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 IP

Phillies at Rays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Phillies +128 (bet $100 to win $128) | Rays -152 (bet $152 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies +1.5 (-162) | Rays -1.5 (+134)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Phillies at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

The Phillies have shown better form recently and Sanchez’s good stat line is supportable with analytics, giving underdog bettors some value Thursday.

The Philadelphia bullpen has been sharp over the last month or so. Tampa’s relief unit figures to be overrated with a low (and lucky) .259 batting average on balls in play.

TAKE PHILADELPHIA (+128).

Run line/Against the spread

There’s a nice equilibrium between this action and the Moneyline wager above. Some bettors may want to hedge by going in for a half-unit on each if the line improves to Philadelphia +1.5 (-150) or better. Until then, PASS.

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Over/Under

The Over is 6-2 in the last 8 series meetings in Tampa Bay and is 20-7 in Tampa’s last 27 home games overall.

However, the Philly pitching prognosis is solid for this contest, and both bullpens are in good shape at the back end. At the right price (say -110), the 8.5-run total is attractive on the upside. But at the current tag, STEER CLEAR.

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Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (45-39) and Tampa Bay Rays (57-31) meet Wednesday as they continue a 3-game series in St. Petersburg. First pitch at Tropicana Field is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Philadelphia leads 1-0.

The Phillies took Tuesday’s series opener 3-1 and are 6-2 across their last 8 games. Over those 8 games, Philadelphia pitching has compiled a 2.88 ERA. On the road, the Phils have won 10 in a row while logging a 2.01 ERA.

With Tuesday’s setback, Tampa Bay has lost 3 in a row. The Rays have slowed down since winning 7 straight from June 3-9; they are 10-12 since. During that stretch, Tampa Bay gone just 4-5 at home.

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Phillies at Rays projected starters

RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Zack Littell

Walker (9-3, 3.93 ERA) is lined up for his 18th start. He’s posted a 1.23 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 89 1/3 innings.

  • Has yielded just 20 H and 3 ER (0.84 ERA) over his last 32 IP
  • Owns a 5.26 ERA and 1.44 on the road

Littell (0-1, 5.28 ERA) is making his 2nd start (and 13th appearance) of the season. He has notched a 1.43 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 15 1/3 innings.

  • Figures as an opener for the Rays (pitched 2 innings in that role June 29)
  • Owns a 4.18 ERA, 1.34 WHIP over his career; has made 5 starts and 152 relief appearances
  • RHP Yonny Chirinos (3.64 ERA) is a likely candidate to follow Littell

Phillies at Rays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Phillies +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Rays -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies +1.5 (-176) | Rays -1.5 (+146)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -102)

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Phillies at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Phillies 5

Moneyline

The Phillies have showed better recent form, but Walker has some underlying indicators that point to his likely being overrated, perhaps significantly, heading into this game.

Pitchers on both sides are fade-worthy, especially if Chirinos, beneficiary of a .237 batting average with balls in play, toils a few frames for the Rays.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

More juice here. Less interest here. PASS.

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Over/Under

The Over is 5-2 in the last 7 series meetings in Tampa Bay. And it is 19-7 in Tampa’s last 26 home games. With some lean against the pitching in this one and for a Philadelphia offense likely capable of more-than 4.52 runs per game, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-120).

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Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Phillies (44-39) and Tampa Bay Rays (57-30) meet Tuesday as they open a 3-game series in St. Petersburg. First pitch at Tropicana Field is slated for 4:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2021; Tampa Bay has won 7 straight series games since 2020

Philadelphia drubbed the Washington Nationals 19-4 Saturday, but was dealt a pair of 1-run losses in a 2-1 weekend-series defeat. The Phillies, who were off Monday, are 3rd in the NL East, 12 1/2 games back  of the Atlanta Braves.

Tampa Bay was also off Monday after returning from a 3-3 road trip to Arizona and Seattle. The Rays have slowed down since winning 7 straight from June 3-9; they are 10-11 since. During that stretch, Tampa Bay has logged a 4.88 ERA in going 4-4 at home. They lead the AL East by 6 games.

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Phillies at Rays projected starters

RHP Aaron Nola vs. RHP Zach Eflin

Nola (7-5, 4.51 ERA) makes his 18th start. He owns a 1.12 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 105 2/3 innings.

  • Allowed 4 runs in his last start and owns a 4.81 ERA since May 25
  • Has a 3.40 ERA on home turf, but a 5.34 figure on the road

Eflin (9-3, 3.29 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has registered a 1.03 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 90 1/3 innings.

  • Has been tougher this year on left-handed bats. That’ll be a big key against a left-loaded, righty-bashing Philadelphia club that, since June 1, owns a .781 OPS against righties.
  • Has a 2.17 ERA, 0.89 WHIP at Tropicana
  • Pitched for Philadelphia from 2016-22
  • Has gone 6-plus innings in 10 of his last 11 starts

Phillies at Rays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:59 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Phillies +124 (bet $100 to win $124) | Rays -146 (bet $146 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies +1.5 (-176) | Rays -1.5 (+146)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Phillies at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 4, Rays 3

Moneyline

Nola has been sharper of late than what shows in his surface line. The veteran righty does well to limit hard contact, but he’s been perhaps a bit unlucky in his percentage of fly balls hit over the fence. Like Eflin, he’s missing a lot of bats in the zone lately. He’s backed by a quality bullpen, and that fact looks to be muddied by the surface ERAs for both clubs (Philadelphia 3.89, Tampa Bay 3.82). Rays relievers have been bolstered by a .259 batting average on balls in play.

Philadelphia has been the sharper club of late, and the Phils are 3-1 over their last 4 games after an off day (Tampa 0-3 in their last 3 in such situations).

TAKE THE PHILLIES (+124).

Run line/Against the spread

More juice here, which looks to be cutting too far into Philly’s leverage. PASS.

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Over/Under

Crisscrossing signals on both sides of the balls and for both teams. AVOID.

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FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Cincinnati (13 wins, 2 losses, 4 draws) welcomes the New England Revolution (10-3-6) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati is perfect at home with a 10-0-0 record. However, it was destroyed in its last time on the pitch, a 3-0 loss Saturday to D.C. United at Audi Field. FCC has won 7 of its last 9 matches this season. It is led by M Luciano Acosta, who has scored 9 goals this season.

The Revolution are 3-3 on the road this season and are coming off a 2-1 win at home against Toronto FC. They have won 3 straight games, all at home, while drawing the 2 road matches prior to those. They are led by F Carles Gil and F Bobby Wood, both with 7 goals.

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FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:19 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: FC Cincinnati +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | New England Revolution +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Draw +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +105)

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FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Cincinnati 1, New England Revolution 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

FC Cincinnati will be without F Brandon Vazquez, who scored the equalizing goal against Jamaica for the USMNT, and key D Matt Miazga. Both of those players have been pivotal for FCC’s success.

Despite its success at home, FCC has struggled on the road, and it will be facing a surging Revolution side that was the best team in the Eastern Conference in 2021.

New England has had more expected goals than its opponent in 3 of its last 6 road matches this season as well. Considering its recent success and recent surge, take a DRAW(+260).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+105).

The Revolution have tightened up their play defensively lately, allowing just 3 goals in their last 4 matches. They allow just 1.21 goals per game. FCC, on the other hand, won’t have a key scorer and has among the best defenses in the MLS, allowing multiple goals in just 4 games this season. It has allowed multiple goals just once at home this season.

Both FCC and New England rank in the top 3 in save percentage, so the keepers have been strong this season. Both teams also rank in the bottom half of the league in goals allowed. Considering the strong defenses, take UNDER 2.5 (+100).

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FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

FC Dallas (7 wins, 7 losses, 5 draws) welcomes LAFC (9-4-5) to Toyota Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC is tied for 1st in the Western Conference with St. Louis City. It actually has more points per game as well, having played 1 fewer match. LAFC is coming off a 3-2 home loss to Vancouver, its 3rd loss in its last 5 games. LAFC has scored 28 goals and allowed 19 through 18 matches and is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 11 goals in 16 matches.

FC Dallas sits 7th on the West table and has scored 21 goals and allowed 22. It is a strong 5-2-2 at home though. FC Dallas has lost 4 of its last 5 and its last 3 on the road. FC Dallas is led by USMNT F Jesus Ferreira, who has 10 goals in 18 matches, but will be with the national team for their CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage games.

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FC Dallas vs. LAFC odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: FC Dallas +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | LAFC +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Draw +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: -110)

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FC Dallas vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 2, FC Dallas 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (+130).

FC Dallas has struggled immensely in the attack without the presence of Ferreira. The team has scored just 21 goals on the season, and he has 10. No other player has more than 2.

Without the star forward, the home side will struggle in the final third, and that should lower the expectations. FC Dallas is also riding a 2-game losing streak and has lost 4 of its last 5 and 1 of its last 2 home matches.

LAFC, on the other side, has had more expected goals than its opponent in 7 of its last 9 matches. It is the better side here. Take LAFC (+130).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-110).

LAFC has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 6 games and has allowed fewer than one expected goal in 5 of its last 8 matches. Both teams have performed well defensively this season, and the absence of Ferreira will be pivotal for the home side.

FC Dallas has gone Under in 2 of its last 3 games. It has allowed fewer than 1 expected goal in 7 of its last 9 games. Expect strong defensive performances and take UNDER 2.5 (-110).

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Jose Earthquakes (7 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) welcome St. Louis City SC (9-7-2) to PayPal Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

San Jose has been unstoppable at home this season (6-0-3 on the year), having all but 1 of its wins at PayPal Park. It is coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Houston Dynamo Wednesday.

The Earthquakes are led by F Cristian Espinoza, who has 8 goals in 19 matches, and F Jeremy Ebobisse (7 goals), who is their lone other player with more than 2 shots netted on the season.

St. Louis has lost 3 of its last 4 matches and 3 straight on the road (3-4-1 away record this season). It lost 3-1 to Real Salt Lake Wednesday and 3-1 to Nashville SC last Saturday.

St. Louis is led by F Nicholas Gioacchini, who has 8 goals in 18 matches.

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC odds

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  • Moneyline: San Jose Earthquakes +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | St. Louis City +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -160 | U: +110)

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. St. Louis City SC picks and predictions

Prediction

San Jose Earthquakes 2, St. Louis City 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (+115).

The Earthquakes have been terrific at home, and they have taken down some top sides as well, beating Houston, LAFC and the Philadelphia Union at PayPal Park.

San Jose has a dynamic duo of forwards as well that should break through what’s been a soft St. Louis defense. St. Louis has struggled lately and will be on the road, where it hasn’t performed well this season.

St. Louis has lost 3 straight on the road and 4 of its last 5 road matches. That said, take SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-160).

St. Louis has gone Over in 5 of 8 road matches this season and has allowed 3 goals per game throughout its last 2.

San Jose has gone Over in 5 of 9 home matches and has had more than 1 expected goal in all but 2 matches. It has also allowed more than 1 expected goal in 5 of 9 home matches.

There should be ample opportunity in this game. Take OVER 2.5 (-160).

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D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

D.C. United (6 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws) welcomes FC Cincinnati (13-1-4) to Audi Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

D.C. United comes into this game with a 3-3-3 home record. It is averaging 1.37 goals per game while allowing 1.37, having scored and allowed 26 through 19 matches. It is led by former Belgium star F Christian Benteke, who has 8 goals in 18 matches. United has lost back-to-back games, most recently losing 2-1 to Real Salt Lake at home.

FC Cincinnati beat Toronto 3-0 in a midweek match at home Wednesday, but it is just 3-1-4 on the road this season. FCC is averaging 1.67 goals per game. It is led by its defense, allowing a mere 0.89. Star M Luciano Acosta leads the team with 9 goals in 17 matches. M Alvaro Barreal has a team-high 4 assists.

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D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: D.C. United +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | FC Cincinnati +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +100)

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D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

D.C. United 1, FC Cincinnati 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+250).

FCC has drawn on the road as many times as it has won and lost combined.

While it beat United at home 2-1 on May 6, it has just 0.1 more expected goals than its opponent which suggests it didn’t drastically outplay DC despite being at home. FCC has drawn 2 of its last 4 road matches as well.

United has drawn 2 of their last 4 home matches. For a small unit, take DRAW (+250).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).

United has scored in 5 straight home games despite having under 1.0 expected goals in 2 of those. They haven’t consistently generated offense. In 3 of those, they held their opponent to under 1.0 expected goals as well despite having allowed a goal per game over their 5 last matches.

Basically, they have scored often without creating many chances and allowed goals despite limiting quality opportunities. Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in shots against, with Cincinnati No. 2 in save percentage.

FCC has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 5 matches and 3 of its last 4 on the road. Take the UNDER 2.5 (+100).

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LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

LAFC (8 wins, 3 losses, 5 draws) welcomes the Seattle Sounders (8-6-4) to BMO Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff in the high-profile MLS Western Conference showdown is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC took down Sporting KC 2-1 last Saturday. However, it lost 2 straight prior to that match, having had fewer expected goals in 2 of its last 3 games as well. LAFC is 5-1-2 at home this season. Offensively, it is led by F Denis Bouanga, who has 10 goals in 14 matches. LAFC also has a solid defense, allowing just 1 goal per game.

Seattle hasn’t played since a 3-3 draw on the road with Charlotte FC on June 10. The Sounders have 2 straight draws and are 3-3-2 on the road this season. Like LAFC, Seattle has had a formidable defense, allowing just 0.94 goals per game. It is led on the other end by USMNT F Jordan Morris, who has 9 goals in 16 matches.

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LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: LAFC -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Seattle Sounders +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: -110)

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LAFC vs. Seattle Sounders picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 1, Seattle Sounders 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN LAFC (-120).

LAFC has been terrific at home and Seattle will be short-handed in this match. Morris and M Cristian Roldan will be with the USMNT, and Seattle could be without a few other key players also on international duty. The Sounders, for a team of their caliber, haven’t been great on the road, losing 2 of their last 5 matches.

LAFC bounced back well with a win over Sporting and has been terrific at home, winning 5 of 8 matches. Without Morris and Roldan, the Sounders wouldn’t be sitting No. 3, so they won’t be the same dynamic side.

With that in mind, take LAFC (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-110).

The Sounders have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 road matches, and they have scored more than 1 goal in just 3 of 8 road matches this season.

LAFC has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 6 and in its last 2 home matches. It has allowed multiple goals in 1 of its last 7 games and has scored multiple goals in just 1 of its last 4.

Both teams also have a strong defense. With each in in the bottom 5 in the MLS in shots against, the defenses should shine on Wednesday.

Put it all together and take the UNDER 2.5 (-110).

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