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The MLS All-Stars take on English side Arsenal Wednesday in an exhibition at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the MLS All-Stars vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
The MLS All-Stars have a loaded roster that includes several players from the United States Men’s National Team such as forwards Jordan Morris and Jesus Ferreira. The All-Stars captain will be FC Cincinnati M Luciano Acosta, who has netted 12 goals and added 6 assists in MLS action this season. Former EPL great Wayne Rooney will captain the group of talented players.
Arsenal will bring many players from its roster which held the top spot in the EPL for much of last season. Stars like M Bukayo Saka and M Martin Odegaard will suit it up alongside newcomers M Kai Havertz and M Declan Rice. F Gabriel Jesus will be the key forward to keep an eye on. He had 11 goals in 26 matches last season.
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MLS All-Stars vs. Arsenal odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: MLS All-Stars +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Arsenal -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Draw +410
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -152 | U: +108)
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MLS All-Stars vs. Arsenal picks and predictions
Prediction
Arsenal 2, MLS All-Stars 1
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
This Arsenal (-280) roster has several new faces that may still be finding their way after recently joining the club.
However, it is still a far superior side in terms of high-end talent, and it should be able to come out on top. But there isn’t any value in wagering the touring English side to come out on top.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (+108).
The total is where value can come into play. The MLS All-Stars have several quality defenders, including USMNT D Walker Zimmerman.
The All-Star Game has gone Under 3.5 goals in its last 6 games between the top MLS players and a European club.
The MLS All-Star Game hasn’t topped 3.5 goals since the 2013 game between MLS and Roma. Arsenal takes on Manchester United Saturday, so we can also expect it to play those aforementioned stars less in this battle.
Couple it all together and take the UNDER 3.5 (+108).
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