Minnesota United FC (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and the Colorado Rapids (0-2-0) wrap up Group C play on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET in a Western Conference tussle in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. We analyze the Minnesota-Colorado sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.
Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids: Key injuries
Minnesota United FC
- D Brent Kallman (suspension) out
- M Kevin Molino (hamstring) questionable
- D Ike Opara (personal) out
Colorado Rapids
- D Kortne Ford (knee) out
- M Jack Price (suspension – red card) out
- D Danny Wilson (suspension – red card) out
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Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids: MLS odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Minnesota United FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0
Moneyline (ML)
MINNESOTA UNITED FC (+115) is the play here, as Colorado (+200) has had a brutal stay in the bubble and are yet to pick up a point in two matches. In fact, the Rapids have a dismal minus-3 goal differential and enter this match knowing that they’re eliminated from Round of 16 contention, so they’re unlikely to offer a ton of resistance. Meanwhile, Minnesota enters with plenty on the line, including a potential ticket to the Round of 16 and seeding.
A winning $10 wager on Minnesota United FC (+115) returns a net profit of $11.50.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 (+125) is worth a small-unit play here. The Rapids have struggled mightily on offense in this tournament. While they have conceded five goals, and that’s a bit of a concern, Minnesota has found the back of the net just twice through two matches. In addition, UNDER 2.5 goals has cashed in each of the previous three meetings between these clubs across all competitions, including a pair of 1-0 decisions in the past two matches.
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