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Inter Miami (9 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses) welcomes FC Cincinnati (19-8-5) to DRV PNK Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati lost 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls at home Wednesday. It had 7 fewer shots and 3 fewer shots on goal. FCC closed as a -120 favorite. It did have 68% possession. FCC is led by MVP-hopeful M Luciano Acosta, who has 16 goals and 10 assists on the season. The club, which has already claimed the Supporters’ Shield, is 6-7-3 on the road.
Inter Miami is 6-4-5 at home this season, and it seems still unknown if star F Lionel Messi will play in this match. He did practice in full this week. Inter is coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Chicago Fire. They are 4-3-2 in MLS action since adding Messi, having won the Leagues Cup as well. Miami has yet to be eliminated from playoff potential, but the odds of it getting in are very slim.
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Inter Miami 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 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Inter Miami +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Draw +270
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)
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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions
Prediction
FC Cincinnati 2, Inter Miami 2
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+270).
Miami has been competent at home, but it is virtually out of the playoffs and coming off a discouraging loss to a mid-tier Eastern Conference team. Although Cincinnati will likely not play its best XI, I would expect it to put a group on that can challenge Inter.
Inter has drawn 2 of its last 3 games and 2 of its 4 games since Messi’s arrival. FC Cincinnati has drawn 2 of its last 5 games this season and 7 of 16 on the road. For a small unit, back DRAW (+270).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+120).
FC Cincinnati has gone north of even this total in 2 of its last 5 games. It has scored 3 or more goals in 2 of its last 3 as well.
Their defense, which has been solid this season, has allowed 2 or more goals in 3 of its last 5. FCC has depth at forward, but it should be giving players like D Matt Miazga limited minutes with little to play for in this match.
Inter has gone Over this total in 4 of its last 6 games and could thrash an FCC defense if Messi takes the pitch. Expect goals in this one and take OVER 3.5 (+120).
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