Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds and lines, with Bundesliga expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Bayern Munich (4 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Bayer Leverkusen (3-0-1) to Allianz Arena Saturday for a high-profile Bundesliga clash. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Bayern Munich has won all 4 games this season, 3 of which have come on the road. Munich has tallied 16 goals, while yielding just 3. In its lone home match, Munich beat SC Freiburg 2-0, ending with 0.5 more expected goals. Bayern is coming off a 5-0 road victory over Werder Bremen last Saturday.  F Harry Kane is Bayern Munich’s leading scorer with 5 goals.

Leverkusen, on the other hand, has a perfect road record (3-0) with its loss coming at home in a 3-2 final vs. RB Leipzig Aug. 31. Leverkusen has 13 goals and has allowed 9 — or 2.25 per game. Leverkusen has scored 4 goals in each of its last 2 league matches and is coming off a 4-3 home win over Vfl Wolfsburg Sunday. Leverkusen has also had more expected goals in all 4 league matches. German M Florian Wirtz leads the team with 4 goals.

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Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 7:33 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Bayern Munich -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Bayer Leverkusen +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +333
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -110 | U: -125)

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Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen picks and predictions

Prediction

Bayern Munich 3, Bayer Leverkusen 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BAYERN MUNICH (-155).

Bayern has been the more impressive side this season and is playable at these odds. Leverkusen’s defense has been too inconsistent to expect it to slow down a lethal Bayern attack led by one of the world’s best scorers. Leverkusen has allowed 3 goals in its 2 road matches and has allowed 7 goals in its last 3 Bundesliga games.

Bayern has been much better and have outscored opponents 13-1 in its last 3 games. It has had 5.9 more expected goals in its last 2 games. While Leverkusen will be a more stout opponent, expect Munich to reward the home crowd.

TAKE BAYERN MUNICH (-155).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-110).

Simply put, both teams like to score frequently, and Leverkusen has one of the worst defenses among Bundesliga teams in the top half of the league. Leverkusen has allowed 2.25 goals per game and have given up at least 3 in 2 of its last 3 league matches.

Bayern has gone Over this total in 3 of 4 matches, scoring 5 or more in 2 of those 4. It has allowed at least 1.0 expected goals in 2 of 4 as well. The total in this location last season was 4, a 2-2 draw. Expect Bayern to come out on top and a similar offensive style of play. OVER 3.5 (-110) is the way to go.

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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Newcastle United (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcomes Manchester City (4-1-0) to St. James’ Park Saturday for a high-profile EPL clash. Kickoff is set for 7:30 a.m. ET (USA Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Newcastle is unbeaten at home this season, posting a perfect 2-0-0 record. In those wins, United beat Southampton 1-0 and Tottenham Hotspur 2-1. It is coming off a disappointing 3-1 road loss to Fulham last Saturday, having ended with 0.7 fewer expected goals. United is led by F Harvey Barnes, who has netted a team-high 3 goals in just 2 starts (5 total appearances).

Manchester City has a perfect road record this season as well, having gone 2-0-0. City is coming off a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in which it was soundly outplayed, but the Gunners had a 1st-half red card and City needed a 98th-minute goal to draw even. So far this season on the road, City has a 3-1 win over West Ham and a 2-0 win over Chelsea. It is led by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 10 goals on the season.

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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City odds

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  • Moneyline: Newcastle United +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Manchester City -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Draw +333
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)

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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 3, Newcastle United 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET MANCHESTER CITY (-165).

The odds aren’t great here, but they are certainly playable. City has looked unstoppable, and the results it is getting suggest it should be able to come out on top. In its last 3 league games, it has ended with 1.4, 1.1 and 2.3 more expected goals than its opponent.

More of the reason to play City stands on United’s struggles. United has won 2 of its last 3 games, but it is coming off a 3-1 loss to Fulham in which it ended with 0.7 fewer expected goals. Couple that with a net expected goals of 2.1 versus 3.0 for its opponents in home games, and it isn’t quite at the City level yet.

With all that in mind, play MANCHESTER CITY (-165).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+115).

Newcastle United has a competent offense and a lacking defense, which should make the perfect combo for goals. United went Over this total in its last game as well. It has had at least 1.5 expected goals in 4 straight games and has allowed at least 1.2 in every game this season. The opportunities have been there for both its offense and its opponent.

City has the players to take advantage of that weakness. It has gone Over in 3 of its last 5 games and has had at least 2.1 expected goals in 4 straight. City has just 1 clean sheet on the season, so expect United to get on the board Saturday.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (+115).

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Villarreal (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (5-0-0) to El Madrigal Sunday for a high-profile La Liga clash. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Villarreal sits 4th in La Liga through 5 matches and is coming off a 2-1 road win over Mallorca Sept. 14. It has scored at least 2 goals in all 5 matches and has allowed a goal in each as well. Villarreal is 1-1-0 at home this season and had fewer expected goals in its lone home draw, a 2-2 result against Atletico Madrid. It is led by F Ayoze Perez, who has netted 3 goals in 5 matches.

Barcelona has been the most dominant team in the league so far this season. It has outscored opponents a combined 17-4, throttling Girona 4-1 on the road Sunday. Barcelona has had at least 1.4 expected goals in each game this season. It has a perfect road record as well and has outscored opponents 8-3 in those 3 matches. It is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has tallied 4 goals in 5 matches.

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Villarreal +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Barcelona -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 3, Villarreal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-130).

There’s no reason to think Barcelona can’t stay on fire. In its most competitive match against Athletic Club, which sits 6th in the league, Barcelona won 2-1 and still had 0.8 more expected goals. Barcelona has had at least 0.6 more expected goals in each road game this season.

For Villarreal, it had fewer expected goals against Atletico Madrid and allowed 2.7 in a 4-3 home win over Celta Vigo, its lone other home match. It hasn’t performed up to par against its best foes, and it could struggle against a side as technically sound as Barcelona.

BACK BARCELONA (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-105).

Both teams have scored well this season, so this game should feature ample goals. Villarreal has netted 11 goals in 5 matches and has allowed a goal in every match as well. It has tallied 6 and allowed 5 through its 2 home matches.

Barcelona has scored at least 2 in every match this season and has gone Over this total in all 5 as well, scoring a combined 11 goals in its last 2 league matches. It hasn’t been luck either as it has had at least 1.4 expected goals in all 5 matches.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (-105).

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds and lines, with expert EPL picks, predictions and best bets.

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Manchester City (4 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcome Arsenal (3-1-0) to Etihad Stadium for a major EPL clash Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET (USA Network / Telemundo). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal is coming off a 0-0 Champions League draw with Atalanta Thursday. In the Gunners last EPL match, they beat Tottenham 1-0 on the road. They are 2-0-0 on the road this season despite having 0.3 fewer expected goals in those games combined. Arsenal, who is led by F Kai Havertz offensively, has tallied 6 goals and allowed just 1 through 4 league matches.

Manchester City has looked like its dominant self this season as well. City has scored 11 goals in 4 matches and has allowed 3 in that span. They are coming off a 0-0 midweek draw to Inter Milan in the Champions League group stage. City beat Brentford 2-1 at home in its last EPL match on Sept. 14. They are led by F Erling Haaland, who has tallied 9 goals in just 4 matches.

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal odds

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  • Moneyline: Manchester City -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Arsenal +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Draw +250
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Manchester City vs. Arsenal picks and predictions

Prediction

Manchester City 1, Arsenal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+250).

Both teams have similar rosters to last season, and both battles had little separating the teams. City lost 1-0 on the road to Arsenal, yet they have 0.1 more expected goals.

At home, like they are here, City drew Arsenal 0-0. While City is undefeated, they haven’t been as impressive as expected, having trailed to even Ipswich Town this season. They also had fewer expected goals in their first game against Chelsea.

Arsenal has performed well on the road and has scored in every game this season, making it likely that City will need to break through twice to come out on top. For this value, take DRAW (+250).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-135).

Arsenal has gone Under this total in every game his season. The Gunners have scored just 2 in their last 2 games and have allowed just 1 throughout all 4. They have allowed just 0.7 or fewer expected goals in 2 of those 4 as well.

City has a strong and capable defense as well and has allowed 1.0 or fewer expected goals in all 4, although this will be the best offense they have played this season. They have played one competitive side, Chelsea on the road, and had just 0.8 expected goals, so it doesn’t necessarily have a plethora of chances, which should be difficult to take advantage of against Arsenal.

Back UNDER 2.5 (-135).

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New York City FC vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York City FC vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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New York City FC (11 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses) welcomes Inter Miami FC (19-6-4) to Yankee Stadium Saturday for an Eastern Conference clash. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the New York City FC vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best MLS picks and predictions.

Inter Miami sits atop the Eastern Conference and has the most points per game in the MLS. It is averaging 2.31 goals per game (67) and are allowing 1.48 per game (43). Inter is coming off a 2-2 midweek draw against Atlanta United on the road. They have won 5 of their last 6 matches and are 3-1-1 in their last 5 away contests. Miami is led by F Luis Suarez with 17 goals in 22 matches.

New York City FC hasn’t been overly impressive this season but does sit firmly in playoff position, currently 6th in the East. NYCFC is coming off a disappointing 5-1 home loss to the Philadelphia Union Wednesday, and they are just 0-5-3 in their last 8 games. New York City FC hasn’t win since July 3. They are led by F Alonso Martinez, who has 12 goals in 21 matches.

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New York City FC vs. Inter Miami odds

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  • Moneyline: New York City FC +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Inter Miami +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Draw +280 (bet $100 towin $280)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +100 | U: -145)

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New York City FC vs. Inter Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, New York City FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (+135).

Inter has been on a tear when F Lionel Messi takes the pitch, and he’s going to be active. After coming on as a sub Wednesday, he should be primed to start and get at least 70 minutes, heavily impacting the lethal Miami attack.

Inter is surging and has had recently road success while NYCFC has lost 2 of its last 3. It has been outscored 10-4 in its last 3 games. It is just 2-5-6 over its last 13. After a hot stretch in the early season, NYCFC hasn’t been impressive. Against a team like Inter, expect them to struggle.

Take INTER MIAMI (+135).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+100).

NYCFC has gone Over this total in 3 of its last 4 games, scoring at least 2 in 2 of those and allowing at least 2 in 3 of the 4. New York has allowed at least 1.6 expected goals in 3 of its last 4.

As for Inter, they have gone Over this total in 3 straight games, scoring 9 goals in those. Miami has gone Over it in 5 of its last 7 as well. Take OVER 3.5 (+100).

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Atlanta United FC vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta United FC vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Atlanta United FC (8 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses) welcomes Inter Miami (19-5-4) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for an Eastern Conference clash Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Atlanta United FC vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Atlanta United lost 2-0 at home to Nashville SC Saturday, ending with 0.6 fewer expected goals. United has lost 2 of its last 3 matches and 5 of its last 8, going 2-1-5 over that stretch. It has just 1 goal in its last 3 games. United has gone 5-3-6 at home this season and has a -4 goal differential, getting outscored 40-36. Atlanta United sits 10th in the East.

Inter Miami has the most points per game in the MLS with 62, sits atop the East, and is tied for the best goal differential at +24. Inter has scored a league-best 65 goals and has allowed 41. Miami is 9-2-2 on the road this season. It beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 Saturday with F Lionel Messi scoring a 1st-half brace in his return to action. Inter did end with 0.7 fewer expected goals in the victory.

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Atlanta United FC vs. Inter Miami odds

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  • Moneyline: Atlanta United FC +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Inter Miami +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +275 (bet $100 to win $275)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)

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Atlanta United FC vs. Inter Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, Atlanta United FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (+155).

Inter Miami has been the hottest team in the MLS over the last few months. Inter has won 5 straight games, only 1 of which was on the road. Miami has won 9 of its last 10 matches and is 4-0-1 in its last 5 on the road. Miami has outscored opponents 9-2 in its last 3 matches.

Messi brings a different aura around the team, which plays better with him healthy and on the pitch. On the other hand, United has lost 6 of 14 home matches and has gone 1-1-1 in its last 3 at home. United has been outscored 15-8 over its last 8 games. Atlanta is going to struggle against a surging Inter side.

BACK INTER MIAMI (+155).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-135).

Neither team has been great offensively as of late. Atlanta has scored 1 goal in its last 3 games and has had just 3.3 expected goals in that span. It has gone Under this total in 4 matches in a row and in 5 of its last 6.

Inter has gone Over this total in 2 straight but is 4-6 O/U this total in its last 10. Miami has had 1.1 or fewer expected goals in 2 of its last 3 matches and have held opponents to 1.4 or fewer in 4 of its last 5 matches.

Despite the price on the play, TAKE UNDER 3.5 (-135).

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Girona vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Girona vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Girona (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcomes Barcelona (4-0-0) for a clash of top La Liga sides Sunday. Kickoff from Estadi Montilivi is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Girona vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona has been perfect to start the season. It is 2-0-0 at home and 2-0-0 on the road. So far this season, Barcelona is averaging 3.25 goals per game (13 in total) while allowing just 0.75 (3). Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 4 goals in 4 matches. It won 7-0 in its last match, a home battle with Valladolid on Aug. 31. Every other match for Barcelona has resulted in a 2-1 win.

Girona has arguably exceeded expectations throughout the 1st several games. It has tallied 7 goals (1.75 per game) and allowed 4 (1.00 per game). It has been led offensively by 24-year-old F Abel Ruiz, who has tallied 2 goals in 4 matches. Girona most high-profile game so far this season came on the road on Aug. 25 in a 3-0 loss against Atletico Madrid. It did bounce back and is coming off a 2-0 road win over Sevilla on Sept. 1.

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Girona vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Girona +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Barcelona -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)

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Girona vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, Girona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-125).

Girona was destroyed in its lone match against a high-caliber opponent. Although that was on the road and it is 1-0-0 at home, it will be taking on the most talented team in La Liga and may struggle to keep pace. Girona will also be gearing up for a road Champions League match against French powerhouse PSG, so that looming could make for a disappointing Sunday showing.

Girona beat Barcelona at home 4-2 last year but had 1.2 fewer expected goals. Barcelona ended last season with 11 wins in 19 road matches and should have a better roster this season. Barcelona has dominated opponents with at least 0.8 more expected goals in all 4 matches.

Expect it to continue that Sunday and take BARCELONA (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-155).

Barcelona has gone Under this total in 3 of its 4 games this season and has an inflated goal total due to throttled Valladolid in its last match. It has had all its other matches end 2-1 and has yet to allow more than 1.0 expected goals. It has allowed 0.5 expected goals or fewer in 2 straight games.

Girona doesn’t have as many playmakers and has held 2 straight opponents without a goal. It has yet to allow more than 1.4 expected goals and scored 0 or 1 in 2 of 4 games against far weaker defenses than Barcelona will have.

Put it all together and back UNDER 3.5 (-165).

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Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Inter Miami (18 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses) welcomes the Philadelphia Union (7-9-11) to Chase Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Inter Miami will be welcoming F Lionel Messi back to the pitch as he’s been out since sustaining an injury with the Argentine national team. Inter sits atop the league and has the most points in the Eastern Conference. They have tallied 62 goals, the most in the MLS by 9. Miami has a +22 goal differential, having allowed 40 goals through 27 matches. Inter is led by F Luis Suarez, who has netted 16 goals this season.

The Union have struggled to find their footing this season after being among the best teams in the East over the last several seasons. Philadelphia sits 11th and is the only team outside the top 7 with a positive goal differential. It has scored 47 and allowed 43. The Union have won 3 of their last 4 games and have outscored opponents 10-2 in that span. They are led by F Daniel Gazdag, who has 14 goals in 23 matches.

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Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union odds

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  • Moneyline: Inter Miami -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Philadelphia Union +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Draw +375 (bet $100 to win $375)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -160)

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Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, Philadelphia Union 2

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+375).

For starters, there’s no telling how much Messi is going to play. This will be his 1st action since June, so it seems unlikely Miami, which are destined for a deep playoff run, will take any risks. Inter has an older roster and may struggle as the season progresses. They had 0.9 fewer expected goals in their last home game, 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati.

Philadelphia has some of the most technical players in the league and needs to get a result to keep its club within playoff reach. The Union have won 3 of their last 4 games, so they’ve been putting it together. They had more expected goals than Inter in a home loss earlier in the season. Philadelphia has drawn 5 of 13 road games as well.

While this is only a partial-unit play, there is value in DRAW (+375).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+110).

Both teams have elite and efficient offensive players. The Union are averaging 1.74 goals per game and are allowing 1.59 per game. Star GK Andre Blake is unlikely to play as well after landing on the injury report.

The Union have scored 10 goals in their last 4 matches and have tallied at least 2 in 5 of their last 8. Inter has netted at least 2 in 4 straight and have gone Over this total in 3 of their last 5 games. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game.

Take OVER 3.5 (+110).

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

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

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The LA Galaxy (15 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses) welcome LAFC (14-6-6) to Dignity Health Sports Park Saturday. Kickoff in the Western Conference clash is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC drew the Houston Dynamo 0-0 Saturday and are 0-1-1 since the lengthy break from mid-July to late August. Los Angeles has been dominant at home, but struggled on the road and is just 5-3-4 in away matches. It has tallied 1.85 goals per game and has one of the best offenses behind F Denis Bouanga, who has 16 goals and 8 assists, both team-high totals. LAFC beat the Galaxy 2-1 at the Rose Bowl on July 4.

The Galaxy, who sit atop the Western Conference and have the 2nd-most points in the MLS, lost to St. Louis 2-1 on Sept. 1 in their last match. Los Angeles has won 3 of its last 4 games and is 1-0-1 since that Olympics break. It is 8-0-3 over its last 11 matches. The Galaxy have dominated at home and are 10-3-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park. They are led by F Dejan Joveljic, who has netted 12 goals in 22 matches.

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LA Galaxy 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 5:58 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: LA Galaxy +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | LAFC +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC picks and predictions

Prediction

LA Galaxy 2, LAFC 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LA GALAXY (+150).

The LA Galaxy, over the last 4 years, have been able to get the result at home. There have been 5 games in that span at Dignity Health Sports Park, and 3 of them have seen the Galaxy come out victorious.

The Galaxy are also the far hotter team right now, having held a clean sheet in 4 of their last 10 games. LAFC, who haven’t played well on the road this season, have been outscored 5-8 over their last 5 matches.

Considering the trends in the series, take LA GALAXY (+150).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-155).

While there’s juice here, it is the better side. This rivalry has seen 4 of the last 5 matches go Under a 3.5 total.

Although a typically dominant and fast-paced attack, LAFC has scored just 5 goals in its last 5 games and has been held scoreless for 2 straight. They have had 1.0 or fewer expected goals in 3 of their last 4 games.

Similarly, the Galaxy have gone Under this total in 2 straight and in 8 of their last 10. Expect goals but not more than 3.5 here. Back UNDER 3.5 (-155).

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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 expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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FC Cincinnati (16 wins, 3 draws, 8 losses) welcome the Columbus Crew (14-7-5) to TQL Stadium Saturday 1 of 2 battles in the Hell Is Real derby. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Crew were among the hottest teams in the league from June 14 to July 17, winning 6 of 7 matches. Since then, they are 2-1-2. Columbus has an aggressive offense, averaging 2.0 goals per game (GPG), and it has been a solid road team as well, having won 7 of 13 games. The Crew are 7-3-3 on the road. Columbus is led by F Cucho, who has 13 goals and 6 assists.

FC Cincinnati has flipped the script from last season when they won the Supporters Shield. Instead of being dominant at home, Cincinnati has struggled at TQL Stadium. It is 7-2-5 at home and has lost 4 of its last 5 games, 2 of those losses to far weaker conference opponents. Cincinnati is 5-0-5 in its last 10 games. It is led by M Luciano Acosta, who has 11 goals and 15 assists in 25 matches.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:44 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: FC Cincinnati +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Columbus +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -155)

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Cincinnati 2, Columbus Crew 2

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+270).

FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew typically play each other well, as is the case in most true rivalries. Of the last 9 games, 2 were draws, and 5 ended within 1 goal.

The Crew and FCC have drawn 2-2 in 2 of their last 8 matches. They have also drawn in 2 of the last 3 games at TQL Stadium, and the lone non-draw was a 3-2 Crew win in the playoffs which did end 90 minutes tied.

FC Cincinnati was a fortress at home last season and should have a rowdy crowd on Saturday. The Crew are the hotter team, but Cincinnati is home. Put it all together with the trends at TQL Stadium between these 2 sides and take DRAW (+270).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+105).

The Crew have gone Over this total in 2 straight matches and in 4 of their last 7. They have had at least 1.8 expected goals in 8 of their last 10 games. Columbus has one of the best offenses in the MLS and will be taking on a banged-up Cincinnati defense which will be down a few key players.

FCC has the reigning MLS MVP who is a creator on the offensive end. They have scored 15 goals in their last 7 games and have topped this total in 5 of their last 7. FCC has just 3 clean sheets in its last 21 games. It has a potent offense and lacking defense.

Both offenses should be looking to attack in front of an energetic crowd. Back OVER 3.5 (+105).

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