In one of three MLS games Friday, Atlanta United (2 wins, 5 losses, 8 draws) visit Orlando City SC (7-4-4) for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff at Exploria Stadium. Below, we preview the Atlanta United FC vs. Orlando City SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Despite F Josef Martinez finding his way back into the lineup, Atlanta United still haven’t consistently found a positive result. Atlanta hasn’t won since May 15 and has earned just two points in the last five matches.
As for Orlando City SC, with F Nani leading the way, it could jump Nashville SC for second place in the Eastern Conference with a win. Orlando hasn’t played well lately either with a 1-3-1 record over its last five games.
Atlanta United at Orlando City SC: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Atlanta United +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Orlando City SC -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Draw +270
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +100)
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Prediction
Orlando City SC 1, Atlanta United 1
Money line (ML)
BET on the DRAW (+270) as the best value on the money line. After all, it seems to be the only thing Atlanta knows how to do.
United have more draws than wins and losses combined. With Martinez back, they should manage to find the back of the net at least once. They’ve drawn five of eight road matches.
While Atlanta still has three players with the USMNT in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the most important absence is Orlando City F Daryl Dike. Without Dike, expect a lower-scoring match with the outcome being a draw.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the UNDER 2.5 (+100) as the better value on the total.
Without Dike, Orlando’s attack is limited to Nani. Outside of Martinez, Atlanta really has little attacking prowess, having scored just 14 goals through 15 matches.
Atlanta hit the Over in two of its last seven matches. While Orlando City was completely destroyed Sunday by New York City FC to the tune of a 5-0 loss, its defense should bounce back at home, where it has played well.
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