In one of many MLS games Wednesday night, FC Cincinnati (1 win, 5 losses, 1 draw) take to the road to play the Chicago Fire SC (1-6-1). Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
In a match between the two worst teams in the Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati will look to get points for the first time since its 2-1 win over CF Montreal. That was Cincinnati’s only win of the season, and it was on the road. Since then, it has dropped two straight games at home.
As for the Fire, they’ve lost six of their last seven games. Their only win of the season was at home.
Both teams played Saturday, so there could be some fatigue.
FC Cincinnati at Chicago Fire SC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: FC Cincinnati +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Chicago Fire SC -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +125)
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Prediction
FC Cincinnati 1, Chicago Fire SC 0
Money line (ML)
BET on FC CINCINNATI +333 because it has the best value.
Cincinnati plays much better on the road and has had many looks in its last two games but just hasn’t been able to finish. It totaled 22 shots with 7 on goal against the playoff-contending Colorado Rapids Saturday.
FCC is dead last because it can’t defend, but Chicago can’t score. The Fire’s 4 goals are the fewest in MLS, so their weakness is matching up with Cincinnati’s weakness.
The Fire controlled possession in their last two matches and totaled more shots than their opponents.
The best value may be the combined FCC win or draw which is on BetMGM at +115. Both that and FCC outright are values worth betting.
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Over/Under (O/U)
“LEAN” to the UNDER 2.5 (+125) strictly on the fact that these two teams just cannot finish in the final third. They have a combined 10 goals through 15 games.
Both defenses are awful as well, so that’s not helpful. Since the commencement of the season, FCC has brought in D Geoff Cameron to at least attempt to strengthen the backline.
The Fire’s last six games haven’t hit 3 goals. After hitting that number in each of its first five games of the season, FC Cincinnati failed to score in its last two matches and has given up a combined 3 goals.
The Under has value as a plus-money bet, but I wouldn’t go crazy on it considering the weakness of the two defenses.
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