In one of four MLS games Sunday, D.C. United (4 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw) visit New York City FC (4-3-2) at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the D.C. United at New York City FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Since the international break, United has a win and a draw, while NYCFC has a win and a loss.
Despite their opponent taking a red card in both games, United was able to score just 1 goal in the two games. They have not conceded a goal since May 23.
As for New York City FC, they pushed the New England Revolution to their limits in a 3-2 loss in its first game back. It then defeated Atlanta United 1-0 Wednesday.
D.C. United at New York City FC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line: D.C. United +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | New York City FC -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Draw +290
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)
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Prediction
New York City FC 2, D.C. United 0
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line because betting on New York City FC is just too risky.
NYCFC kicked off the season with a 2-1 road loss to D.C. United. While it has been playing better since there’s no way one should make a -175 bet in a match between two mid-tier teams in the Eastern Conference.
D.C. United kicked off their first four games of the season allowing over 2 goals per game. Their recent results could be just the luck of playing a team down to 10 men for part of the match.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET the OVER 2.5 (-120) because New York City FC should be able to push D.C. United into a more aggressive pace.
The first time these teams met there were 3 goals scored. Having put up 5 goals in a game this season, MF Jesus Medina and NYCFC have scored 16 goals through nine matches.
As for D.C. United, they’ve thrived defensively, but as noted, they played an opponent down a man for 77 combined minutes in their last two games.
Those two games were against CF Montreal and Inter Miami, who are both outside of the current playoff picture. The attacking talent of both D.C. United and NYCFC should produce goals, as we saw when NYCFC took on New England.
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