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Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Charlotte FC (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) welcomes FC Cincinnati (3-2-0) to Bank of America Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Charlotte FC is coming off a 2-0 home win last Saturday over the 2023 MLS Cup Champions, the Columbus Crew. Charlotte has won both of its home games this season, ending with 0.8 or more expected goals in each. It has tallied 7 points on the season mainly due to its strong defense, allowing just 4 goals in 5 games. It has yet to concede at home as well. Charlotte’s main weapon offensively is F Brecht Dejaegere, the only player on the season with both a goal and assist.

FC Cincinnati, which is coming off a Supporters Shield in 2023, has picked up where it left off. Cincinnati has won both of its games on the road, beating Chicago 2-1 and New England 2-1 despite having fewer expected goals in both games. FCC has had 3 clean sheet performances and tallied 5 goals across its 5 games. It is led by reigning MLS MVP, M Luciano Acosta, who has 2 goals and 2 assists on the season.

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Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Charlotte FC +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | FC Cincinnati +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +220
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)

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Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Charlotte FC 1, FC Cincinnati 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+220).

Something is going to have to change for 1 of these clubs Saturday evening. Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati are both undefeated in this situation — Charlotte at home and FC Cincinnati on the road. In both road games, FCC has been within 0.2 expected goals of its opponent, so it has consistently played to the level of its competition.

Charlotte doesn’t have a breakthrough star yet like Cincinnati and has struggled consistently generating offense. However, it is at home and has been undefeated there. Considering the trends for both teams, the DRAW (+220) has the most value here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-122).

If there’s 1 thing both teams can do at a high level, it is defend, which is why the Under has good value here.

FCC looked to bolster its defense this offseason, adding D Miles Robinson. In doing so, it has allowed just 2 goals on the season and more than 1.0 expected goals just once.

Charlotte has gone under this total in 4 of its last 5 games. It has scored multiple goals just once, so it hasn’t often finished its opportunities. Charlotte has yet to allow more than 1.1 expected goals in a game.

Considering those season-long trends for the clubs, take UNDER 2.5 (-122).

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Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Charlotte FC (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses) welcome the Columbus Crew (3-1-0) to Bank of America Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Crew are coming off a throttling of the New York Red Bulls last Saturday, defeating their Eastern Conference foe 3-0 at home. Columbus has tallied 7 goals while allowing 2 throughout its 4 games. It has had more expected goals than its opponent in 3 of 4 games as well. The Crew, who won the MLS Cup a season ago, are led in scoring by F Cucho, who has 3 goals in 4 matches.

Charlotte lost to Nashville SC 2-1 on the road Saturday, dropping its 2nd game in a row. The Saturday prior, Charlotte FC lost 1-0 to Toronto FC. Charlotte has had as many or more expected goals in all 4 games yet still has a -1 goal differential, so it clearly has a problem finishing in front of the net. Charlotte won its lone home game, a 1-0 victory over NYCFC.

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Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Charlotte FC +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Columbus Crew +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +230
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -108 | U: -114)

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Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Charlotte FC 1, Columbus Crew 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+230).

Columbus has been, as expected, dominant at home. It hasn’t, however, been that great on the road. It has played 1 road game and drew Minnesota United 1-1 March 2.

Charlotte FC might be the inferior team on paper, but they have won their lone home game and have had at least 0.4 more expected goals than their opponent in 3 of 4 games.

Charlotte plays to the level of its competition, while Columbus might take a step back when hitting the road. That said, take DRAW (+230).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-114).

Charlotte FC have gone Under in 3 of 4 games and have held their opponent to 1.1 expected goals or fewer in every game this season. Charlotte has yet to score more than 1 goal in a game and has tallied 3 goals in 4 games.

The Crew have gone Over in 2 of 4 games this season, but their defense has been strong, much like Charlotte’s. Columbus has allowed 2 goals in 4 games and should continue to limit opponents.

Considering the trends for both sides, back UNDER 2.5 (-114).

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Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Nashville SC (0 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Charlotte FC (1-1-1) to GEODIS Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Nashville SC has only drawn this season and has a plethora of results, opening the season with a 0-0 home draw to the Red Bulls then drawing Colorado 1-1 and most recently drawing the LA Galaxy 2-2. Nashville did make the CONCACAF Champions Cup and was eliminated in the Round of 16 after a 3-1 loss in the 2nd leg against Inter Miami Wednesday. Nashville was 1-1-0 against Charlotte last season.

Charlotte got off to a quick start but has struggled on the road. It has won its lone home game and is 0-1-1 in away matches, dropping its most recent battle to Toronto FC in a 1-0 road loss. Charlotte has had more expected goals than its opponent in every game this season and almost had double Toronto in its loss Saturday. F Enzo Copetti leads the team in expected goals at 1.1 through 3 games.

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Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Nashville SC +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Charlotte FC +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +210
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -160)

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Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC picks and predictions

Prediction

Nashville 2, Charlotte 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET NASHVILLE SC (+120).

Charlotte has not played well on the road and doesn’t have the resume to back up that it will get any type of result Saturday. It was 4-5-8 on the road last season and lost its last game to Toronto, a team not expected to make the playoffs.

Nashville’s focus is now away from the CONCACAF Champions Cup and to MLS action. It is getting healthier and should have its star players on the field. Nashville was 9-4-4 at home last season, suggesting this play on the favorite may have strong value if they can repeat those performances.

Expect an experienced Nashville side to come out on top at home. At these odds, back NASHVILLE SC (+120).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (+130).

Since the 0-0 draw with New York, Nashville’s offense has been heating up. It has had at least 1.3 expected goals per game and has netted 2 of its last 3 as well. Star F Hany Mukhtar, who has been among the MVP favorites in the last few seasons, finally saw the field and may be due for a larger workload at home.

Charlotte FC has scored 2 goals in 3 games, but they have had at least 1.3 expected goals in 2 of those 3 matches. The finishing will come as the season progresses. The opportunities have been there for both sides.

Expect those to start being capitalized on and take OVER 2.5 (+130).

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Toronto FC vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto FC vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Toronto FC (1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Charlotte FC (1-1-0) to BMO Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Toronto FC vs. Charlotte FC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Toronto has a win and a draw this season, yet has only scored 1 goal, netted by Italian F Lorenzo Insigne. It is coming off a 1-0 win on the road Sunday at the New England Revolution and drew FC Cincinnati 0-0 in its season-opening match Feb. 25. Saturday will be Toronto’s 1st home game. It was just 4-6-7 at home a season ago.

Charlotte has a home win and road draw on its resume. It has scored 2 goals and allowed 1, coming off a 1-1 road draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps March 2. Charlotte has had more expected goals in both of its games this season. F Iuri Tavares, who turned 23 Friday, is the player to watch, scoring his 1st MLS goal against Vancouver last weekend.

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Toronto FC vs. Charlotte FC odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:12 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Toronto FC +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Charlotte FC +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +260
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -102)

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Toronto FC vs. Charlotte FC picks and predictions

Prediction

Charlotte FC 1, Toronto FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

Both teams have a draw, but the results have looked different for each side. Charlotte dominated NYCFC at home, having 4 times as many expected goals in its season-opening 1-0 victory. As mentioned, Charlotte drew Vancouver on the road with just 0.3 more expected goals.

Meanwhile, Toronto has won and drawn but has had fewer expected goals in both games. It hasn’t quite played to the level of its opponent despite the results. At home, it should be able to keep pace with Charlotte, a team that drew 5 times on the road last season.

Expect a close match and, for this value, TAKE DRAW (+260).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-102).

Neither team has scored multiple goals in a game this season, and neither has allowed multiple goals either. Toronto has scored 1 goal and allowed 0 while Charlotte has scored 1 and allowed 1.

Toronto has had 0.7 or fewer expected goals in both games, so it hasn’t been able to put much together offensively. Charlotte has just 7 shots on goal this season, so it hasn’t peppered its opponents either.

Given both teams early-season style of play, BET UNDER 2.5 (-102).

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Whitecaps (0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcome Charlotte FC (1-0-0) to BC Place Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Vancouver is the only team in the MLS that has yet to play a game this season. The Whitecaps had a strong 2023 season, finishing 6th in the Western Conference with a 12-12-10 record. They ended with a +7-goal differential. Vancouver was 8-6-3 at home and will be led by its leading scorer, from a year ago in F Brian White, who had 15 goals last season.

Charlotte FC won its season opener 1-0 at home vs. NYCFC 1-0. It was a strong effort from Charlotte, ending the game with 4 times as many expected goals. D Adilson Malanda scored the lone goal in the win. Charlotte finished 9th last season in the Eastern Conference, being eliminated in the Wild Card round by the New York Red Bulls.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Vancouver Whitecaps -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Charlotte FC +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -136 | U: +112)

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC picks and predictions

Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps 2, Charlotte FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (-120).

Going on the road is never easy and being about 3,000 miles away from home makes things even tougher. Charlotte hasn’t been in the league for a long time and struggled last season on the road, posting just a 4-5-8 road record. It won against NYCFC last week but had just 38% possession.

Vancouver is returning White and has yet to play this season, so it should be rested and well-supported by its home crowd. The Whitecaps won 12 games at home last season while Charlotte struggled on the road.

For this value, BACK VANCOUVER (-120).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-136).

Charlotte’s defense didn’t get much better than it was a season ago when it allowed 1.53 goals per game, while the Whitecaps attack netted 1.62 goals per game. The reason Vancouver could score that frequently but not be a top-5 team was its defense, one which yielded 1.41 goals per game.

Neither team defended well last season, and although Charlotte held NYCFC scoreless in this season’s opener, Vancouver should capitalize on those opportunities like it did a season ago. Expect a high-scoring game in Canada Saturday.

TAKE OVER 2.5 (-136).

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:53 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Vancouver Whitecaps -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Charlotte FC +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -136 | U: +112)

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Charlotte FC picks and predictions

Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps 2, Charlotte FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (-120).

For this value, BACK VANCOUVER (-120).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-136).

TAKE OVER 2.5 (-136).

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Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

Inter Miami hosts Charlotte FC at DRV PNK Stadium Friday in the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Inter Miami may be last in the Eastern Conference, but since adding superstar F Lionel Messi, it has made an eye-popping run in the Leagues Cup. Miami won both group-stage matches, scoring 6 goals and allowing 1.

It took down Orlando City 3-1 in the Round of 32 and followed that up with a 4-4 (3-5) win over FC Dallas in penalty kicks in the Round 16. It was down 4-2 entering the last 15 minutes of the game and rallied for the victory.

Charlotte won and drew in the group stage, a trio featuring FC Dallas and Necaxa, scoring 6 goals and allowing 3. It then went on to topple Cruz Azul 0-0 (4-3) in the Round of 32 and beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in the Round of 16. Charlotte has struggled this season and sits 12th in the East with 30 goals scored and 40 goals allowed through 23 games.

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Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Inter Miami -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Charlotte FC +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Draw +360
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -160)

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Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, Charlotte FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Inter Miami is the rightful favorite, and the way the odds are trending suggests it is getting heavy action. Miami opened at -190 on the moneyline but has jumped to -225. However, it is unplayable here as it is coming off a full-time draw against a team Charlotte FC also drew in the group stage.

If anything, the +360 draw is worth a look considering how porous the Miami defense has been, but for me it’s a PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+115).

The reason both Miami and Charlotte are outside of playoff contention in the East is their awful defense. Miami has allowed 36 goals in 22 matches, and Charlotte has allowed 40 goals in 23 matches.

Neither had done much to improve that piece of the puzzle. Inter’s last two Leagues Cup matches have had a combined 12 goals. Charlotte went Over this total in 2 of 4 League Cup matches as well.

Messi’s arrival has sparked an offensive explosion that Charlotte likely won’t be able to contain. Similarly, Charlotte has tallied 8 goals in 4 Leagues Cup matches, so it should be able to get on the board as well.

Take OVER 3.5 (+115).

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