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Inter Miami CF (10 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Atlanta United FC (3-4-7) to Chase Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
With both F Lionel Messi and F Luis Suarez set to play, Inter Miami should at, or near, full strength. Messi missed Saturday’s match against Vancouver, which Miami won 2-1. Inter has won 7 of its last 8 games and is 8-1-0 when captained by Messi. Miami has been a strong home side, having won 5 of 8 games and going 5-2-1 in front of its home crowd.
Atlanta started out the season hot, winning 3 of its first 5 games. Since then, it has struggled. United has lost 4 of its last 5 with 3 of those defeats coming at home. Atlanta is coming off a 1-0 loss to LAFC Saturday despite having 0.4 more expected goals. United is led by F Giorgos Giakoumakis, who has netted 5 goals in 9 matches.
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Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Inter Miami CF -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Atlanta United FC +490 (bet $100 to win $490) | Draw +400
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Inter Miami CF vs. Atlanta United FC picks and predictions
Prediction
Inter Miami CF 3, Atlanta United 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Atlanta (+490) is on the road, and considering its struggles even at home, this won’t be an easy matchup. United has had fewer expected goals in 3 of its last 4 games and will continue those issues against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
On the flip side, Inter (-230) has been incredible with Messi in the lineup, and he is set to play. In 6 of the last 7 games which Messi has captained, Inter has scored at least 3 goals. Considering the odds, backing the expensive home side isn’t worth any play. Ultimately, one should PASS here.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 3.5 (-112).
Both teams have recently trended toward the Under. Inter has gone Under 3.5 goals in its last 3 games and hasn’t had even as many expected goals as of late. The opportunities aren’t being produced, and Messi may not be at a full 100%. Miami has had 1.3 or fewer goals in 4 straight games.
As for United, it have been held scoreless in 3 of its last 6 games and has had 0 or 1 goal in 5 of its last 6. Plus, Atlanta has had 0.7 or fewer goals in 2 of its last 3.
Neither team has been surging offensively as of late, and that will likely continue. Back UNDER 3.5 (-112).
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