Friday, Nashville SC (2 wins, 0 losses, 5 draws) is up north to take on the New York Red Bulls (3-4-0). Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Red Bull Arena. Below, we preview the Nashville SC vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Coming off the international break, Nashville SC will look to extend its streak of seven straight unbeaten outings. Nashville has three 2-2 ties, and aside from those games, outscored opponents 3-0. Nashville didn’t allow a goal in four of seven matches.
As for New York, the Red Bulls may have not the draws, but that extra win is helpful for the standings.
Prior to the break, they defeated Orlando City, but before that, they lost to the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, both forcing New York into a red card.
Both Nashville and New York are knocking on the door of contending in the East, making this an important game with both looking to get back into form.
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Nashville SC at New York Red Bulls: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Nashville SC +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | New York Red Bulls +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Draw +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -140)
Prediction
New York Red Bulls 1, Nashville SC 1
Money line (ML)
BET on NASHVILLE SC +220 as it has been the better team this season and the value here is solid.
Despite having five draws, Nashville is taking on a side that has yet to tie. M Caden Clark will be the Red Bulls player to keep an eye on. If he can dominate the midfield, it could be a long game for Nashville.
However, Nashville SC is tied for third in clean sheets and second in duel win percentage. Aggressive on the backline, the best value here could be a combination of a draw or Nashville win, which you can get for -160 at BetMGM.
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Over/Under (O/U)
“LEAN” to the OVER 2.5 (+105) because the Red Bulls have been aggressive and typically find a way to score.
They have 10 goals in seven games, having given up 10 as well. Four of New York’s seven games had at least 3 goals scored. As for Nashville, it has gone over 2.5 goals three times, all three of which were 2-2 draws.
Neither team ranks in the top 10 in passing percentage and the Red Bulls are dead last. That could provide some easy breakaways and help Clark find his footing in the midfield.
This is just a “LEAN” and not a PASS for the value that the Over 2.5 (+105) has.
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