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
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- 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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