CF Montreal welcomes New York City FC (NYCFC) to Saputo Stadium Sunday for the 2nd Eastern Conference semifinal match. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the CF Montreal vs. New York City FC odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The winner will face Philadelphia Union in the Eastern final Oct. 30.
CF Montreal comes into this game following a 1st-round win over Orlando City 2-0. Montreal netted both of its shots on target and limited Orlando just to 5 shots and none on target.
CF Montreal faced NYCFC twice this season, losing 4-1 in and drawing the other. Montreal scored a conference-high 63 goals for a 1.85 goals-per-game average.
NYCFC was tied with the Crew and Red Bulls for the 2nd-fewest goals allowed in the East. That was its strength this season. F Valentín Castellanos led the team in scoring this season but is no longer with the club.
NYCFC kicked off its postseason with a 3-0 win over David Beckham’s Inter Miami. It ended the match with 27 shots and didn’t concede despite allowing Miami 12 shots.
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CF Montreal vs. New York City FC odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line: CF Montreal +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | NYCFC +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Draw +250
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -101)
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Prediction
CF Montreal 2, NYCFC 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET CF MONTREAL (+105).
CF Montreal is on absolute fire right now, having won 12 of its last 16. It made easy work of a solid Orlando City team and won 9 of 17 home games during the regular season.
Montreal also has far more scoring options as 3 players netted 9 or more goals while not a single player on the current NYCFC had 9 or more this season.
Also, while New York did draw a match and win the other against Montreal during the regular season, CF Montreal had more expected goals in both games, even the 4-1 loss.
NYCFC had 8 road losses in 17 games as well, so it hasn’t been that good away from home this season.
Considering it all, BACK CF MONTREAL (+105).
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN OVER 2.5 (-120).
NYCFC has gone over this total in 3 straight games and in 6 of their last 9. While typically playoff goals are harder to come by, both clubs scored at least 2 goals in their postseason opener.
Montreal has gone over this total in 8 of its last 13 matches as well. Almost averaging 2 goals per game, their attack has been their strength this season, and at home, it should continue to be.
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