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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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