D.C. United at Philadelphia Union odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s D.C. United at Philadelphia Union odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In one of several MLS games Saturday, D.C. United (5 wins, 6 loss, 1 draws) will travel to take on Philadelphia Union (5-5-3) at Subaru Park in Chester, Penn. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

D.C. United is coming off an absolutely abusive performance against Toronto FC. They defeated them 7-1 and have been rolling as of late winning three of their last five.

They’ll be without F Paul Arriola, though, as he’s both injured and with the USMNT. He’ll be a huge loss as he has two goals and an assist so far this season. Just his presence is impactful for the United.

As for the Union, they’ll be looking to get back to their winning ways. They’ve drawn three in their last five. One of the best teams in the East, they’ll be wanting to find a way to get three at home.

D.C. United at Philadelphia Union: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:40 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: D.C. United +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Philadelphia Union -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Philadelphia Union 2, D.C. United 0

Money line (ML)

BET on the PHILADELPHIA UNION (-110) because they’re the superior side.

With United down one of their more experienced players, the Union should be able to capitalize. Philadelphia is sitting third in the East, and they’re much better at home winning 3 of 6 performances.

The Union ranks top five in the league in save rate and interceptions. They allow under a goal per game with D Jakob Glesnes leading the charge.

On top of their prowess in defending, the United just aren’t great on the road, losing four of their six matches. Playing a skilled opponent, I don’t see United coming out with even a draw in this one.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER (-110) because, as noted, the United numbers are a bit inflated, and the Union’s strength lies in their backline. The Union has allowed 12 goals in 13 matches. Even United isn’t a big-time scoring team.

Taking away that 7-goal performance and the United have just 10 goals in what would then be 11 games. That’s underwhelming to say the least. Down Arriola, I expect a low-scoring match.

Given how both rank in the bottom three in passing accuracy, there’s no reason to think this will be a heavy-scoring match.

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