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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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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Columbus Crew welcome Atlanta United to Lower.com Field Wednesday for the 1st match of a best-of-3 playoff series. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Crew ended the season 3rd in the Eastern Conference, posting a 16-9-9 record. They scored an East-leading 67 goals while allowing just 46 for a conference-best +21 goal differential. The Crew were an impressive 12-4-1 at home. They were led by F Cucho, who ended the season with 16 goals in 27 matches. The Crew are coming off a regular season-ending 2-1 home win over CF Montreal.

United finished 6th in the East and had a 13-12-9 (9 losses) record. They had 66 goals for, the 2nd-most in the conference, and 53 against. Atlanta was 3-8-6 on the road and haven’t won on the road since Aug. 20. United drew Columbus 1-1 at home in their 2nd-to-last regular-season match. United is led in scoring this season by F Giorgos Giakoumakis with 17 goals in 27 matches.

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:46 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Columbus Crew -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Atlanta United +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +333 (bet $100 to win $333)
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -155)

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Atlanta United 2 (Crew win in extra time)

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+333).

United hasn’t played well enough on the road for this to be even a half-unit play, but both sides have drawn frequently drawn the home stretch of the regular season.

United drew their final 2 games, including a match against Columbus and the conference-leading FC Cincinnati, and they drew 4 of their last 7 games. Columbus drew 3 of its last 5 games and had fewer expected goals than its opponent in 2 of those 5.

Put all the trends together and DRAW (+333) has some value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+105).

The Crew have scored in every game they’ve played in September and October (8 matches) and have scored multiple goals in 5 of those and 3-plus goals in 3.

In 6 of those 8 matches, they have had 2 or more expected goals. This offense is elite and is averaging 1.97 goals per game. Both defenses are slacking with Columbus allowing 1.35 and Atlanta allowing 1.56.

United has scored in every game since June 24. In their 7 games after August, they have scored multiple goals in 5 of those and have allowed a goal in every game as well. They have scored 9 goals in their last 4 games.

Expect plenty of goals and take OVER 3.5 (+105).

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

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

FC Cincinnati (8 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws) welcomes the Columbus Crew (5-4-3) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff in the rivalry matchup is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati is the only team that has yet to lose or draw at home. It is 7-0-0 at TQL Stadium, winning 3-0 against CF Montreal Wednesday. FCC has scored 18 goals and allowed 12 through 12 matches. It has scored in all but 1 match. Offensively, it is led by F Sergio Santos, who has 4 goals this season.

The Crew, on the other hand, are just 1-3-1 on the road this season. They have scored 23 goals, the league’s 2nd-most, only trailing Atlanta’s 25. The Crew have scored in all but 1 match as well, and they are led by M Lucas Zelarayan, who has 5 on the season. The Crew are 1-1-1 over their last 3 matches, all at home. This is their first road match since April 29.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds

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

Moneyline: FC Cincinnati -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Draw +260
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: -110)

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Cincinnati 2, Columbus Crew 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+260).

FCC hasn’t always been the better side in this battle, but they were last season. Even then, they couldn’t come out on top at home. They have drawn the Crew 2-2 in their last 2 home matches and have drawn them in 3 of their last 4 matches in Cincinnati.

FCC’s home winning streak is also destined to come to an end soon. They have been half an expected goal over their opponent in 5 of 7 home matches, which suggests they are not truly dominating at home.

The Crew, on the other hand, have had as many or more expected goals in 3 of 5 road matches. This should be a close game, and I’d take the DRAW (+260) for a small unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-135).

The Crew and FCC have gone Over this total in 5 of their last 6 games and in their last 3 in Cincinnati.

The Crew have gone Over in 2 of their last 3 games and have scored multiple goals in 5 of their last 8. Their attack is one of the most lethal in the MLS. They have had at least 1 expected goal in all but 3 games. They have also allowed a goal in 4 of their last 5 and multiple goals in 2 of their last 3. Their offense is good, and their defense is average at best.

FCC has gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games and has scored multiple goals in 3 of their last 5. They have gone Over in 4 of 7 home games and have scored multiple goals in 4 of 7 as well.

Considering their strengths offensively at home and the Crew’s playstyle, back the OVER 2.5 (-135).

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Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Crew (4 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw) welcome the New England Revolution (5-1-1) to Lower.com Field on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Crew sit 4th in the Eastern Conference with 13 total points after a 2-0 road victory against D.C. United last week. They found the back of the net twice on just 5 shots on goal while also giving up 5 shots on goal. The Crew lead the league with just 5 offsides called on them this season, a metric that will surely benefit them on the attack. They have scored a league-leading 17 goals and only conceded 8.

New England ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 16 points after a 4-0 win last week versus Montreal. It was pure domination with the Revolution offense having 19 shots and 9 shots on target while the defense conceded just 9 shots and 3 on target. They kept the game relatively clean as well with just 7 fouls and 0 yellow cards while Montreal committed 14 fouls and received 4 yellows. The Revolution have scored 12 total goals and only conceded 6.

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Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution odds

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Moneyline: Columbus Crew +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | New England Revolution +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +240
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -125 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Crew 2, Revolution 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+240)

In 3 of their last 4 games, the Revolution have been within .2 of their expected goals of their opponent. While both teams have high-powered offenses, their defenses seem to concede a lot of goals. This match between 2 upper-level Eastern Conference opponents should contain a lot of action resulting in both teams sticking even with each other.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-125).

The Crew rank 1st in the MLS this season with 17 goals scored and 2.4 goals per game. They are tied for 1st with New England for 1.3 second-half goals per game. They have hit over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 games and have scored 12 goals in their last 3 games including 10 goals in their last 2 home games.

The Revolution netted 4 goals in their last game and have hit over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 games. They also rank 6th in the MLS in goals per game (1.7).

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Real Salt Lake at Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Salt Lake at Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

Real Salt Lake (1 win, 3 losses, 0 draws) travels to meet the Columbus Crew (2-2-1) Saturday. Play at Lower.com Field begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Real Salt Lake vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Real Salt Lake opened the season with a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on the road Feb. 26, but RSL has dropped 3 in a row, including a 4-0 setback against St. Louis City on its home pitch on Sunday.

Columbus has struggled on the road, posting 2 losses and a draw. However, the Crew have won both of their matches at home, outscoring the opposition 8-1, including a 6-1 victory over Atlanta United last time out last Saturday.

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Real Salt Lake at Columbus Crew odds

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Moneyline: Real Salt Lake +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Columbus Crew -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Draw +260
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: -110)

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Real Salt Lake at Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Real Salt Lake 1

Moneyline (ML)

The COLUMBUS CREW (-135) looked strong last week, pounding Atlanta United 6-1. Recently acquired F Christian Ramirez found the back of the net twice in his debut.

The home side has 3 wins and 3 draws across the past 6 meetings between these clubs and Columbus is 4-0-1 in its last 5 tries at Lower.com Field against RSL. Real Salt Lake has dropped 3 matches in a row, while the Crew are unbeaten in 7 straight home matches against RSL.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-130) is the lean in this matchup in Ohio’s capital city. The Crew exploded for 6 goals last week, while Real Salt has seen Over 2.5 goals cashed in 5 of the past 6 matches overall.

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds, picks and predictions

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

The Columbus Crew (1 win, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcome Atlanta United (2-0-1) to Lower.com Field on Saturday night with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Crew are coming off a 2-1 loss on the road against the New York Red Bulls. They took a 1-0 lead into halftime after a 33rd-minute goal from Alexandru Matan but relinquished their lead immediately after half giving up a 45th-minute equalizer. They ultimately lost the match after allowing a 103rd-minute goal. In the match, the Crew allowed 20 shots with 4 of them being on target as opposed to only having 5 shots with just 3 on target.

Atlanta annihilated the Portland Timbers last week with a 5-1 home victory. Astonishingly, 4 of the 6 goals in the match came in the 45th minute, 1 before half and 3 after. Atlanta dominated all aspects of the match with 18 shots and 8 on target compared to allowing just 9 shots and 3 on target. Atlanta’s offense moved to 1st in the MLS in goals per game after the performance (2.8).

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Columbus Crew +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Atlanta United +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +240
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United picks and predictions

Prediction

Atlanta United 2, Columbus Crew 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN ATLANTA UNITED +170

While it will be playing on the road, Atlanta’s offense has been dominating this season, scoring 8 goals in its last 2 matches and averaging 6 shots on target this season. Atlanta is in top form and sits atop the Eastern Conference standings through 4 matches. With a +8 goal differential this season, it far outweighs the Crew’s -2 goal differential.

The Crew’s defense has struggled this season allowing 1.8 goals per game, putting them 25th in the MLS in that metric, while also falling apart in the 2nd half and allowing 1.3 goals in the back 45 (27th).

While playing a visitor may frequently be a risky play, Atlanta United is the exception given their history thus far making them a great option for a moneyline play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER +2.5 (-115).

Columbus is allowing 1.8 goals per game right now while Atlanta is averaging 2.8.

Atlanta has gone Over this total in 3 of its 4 matches while Columbus has topped this line in 2 of its 4 while also allowing multiple goals in 2 of its 4. The pace of this match with Atlanta’s top defense combined with the inconsistent Columbus defense will allow for many opportunities to find the back of the net.

Take the OVER 2.5 (-115).

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New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Red Bulls (0 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) welcome the Columbus Crew (1-1-1) on Saturday. Kick from Red Bull Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Columbus tied 1-1 on the road against Toronto FC last week, tying the game up in the first minute out of halftime and holding the home team from there. The Crew had 17 shots with only 4 on target while Toronto had 7 shots with 3 on target. Columbus is 0-1-1 on the road this season.

New York drew Minnesota on the road last week with a 1-1 final thanks to a 94th-minute equalizer. With 3 yellow cards in the game, the Red Bulls will look to clean up their play this week. They have now tied in back-to-back games including their lone home game.

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New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew

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Moneyline: Red Bulls -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Crew +370 (bet $100 to win $370) | Draw +255 (bet $100 to win $255)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -140)

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New York Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

New York Red Bulls 1, Columbus Crew 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW +255.

New York has drawn in back-to-back games including its last home game. Columbus is also coming off a draw. While the Crew have had a better offensive showing thus far in the season, the Red Bulls have played stellar defense, allowing just 0.7 goals per game (8th).

In a tough away environment, Columbus will seemingly struggle to generate as much offense as it usually does which will result in a draw.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-140).

The Red Bulls have scored just 1 goal in 3 matches this season. Last week, their offense stalled with no shots in the entire match. They have also allowed just 1 shot on goal all season. Playing at home, they will hope to slow the Crew and look to minimalize their opportunities, but until the Red Bulls show their offensive power, do not expect a high amount of goals.

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Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

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

Toronto FC (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcome the Columbus Crew (1-1-0) to BMO Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Toronto FC will see its first home action of the season this week. It fell 3-2 against D.C. United in Week 1 and is most recently coming off a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United FC. All 3 of Toronto’s goals this season have come in the 2nd half and 3 of the 4 goals it has conceded have also been scored in the 2nd half. Dating back to last season, Toronto is 0-2-1 in its last 3 home matches.

Columbus is coming off a 2-0 home victory against D.C. United last week after being blown out 4-1 on the road against the Philadelphia Union in Week 1. All 3 of the Crew’s goals have come in the 1st half of their games, and in both of their previous games they have allowed more shots than they have taken. Dating back to last season, the Crew are 0-3-1 in their last 4 road games.

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Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew odds

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Moneyline: Toronto FC +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Columbus Crew +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN COLUMBUS CREW +260.

While Columbus has struggled on the road of late, is has started games much stronger than Toronto has. All of the Crew’s goals have come in the first half which has an impact on the momentum of the game moving forward. The Crew are averaging 1.5 1st-half goals this season which is good for 2nd in the MLS.

The Crew have beaten Toronto FC in each of their last 3 matchups by a score of 2-1 and until proven otherwise deserve to be backed, especially at +260.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-120).

Both teams sport a 1-1 O/U record thus far with both Overs hitting in losses, but not due to lack of opportunity. In their 2 games this season, the Crew are averaging 10 shots a game while Toronto is averaging 5.5.

On the flip side, both teams’ defenses have allowed ample opportunities with the Crew giving up an average of 17 shots per game and Toronto giving up 13 shots per game.

Taking into account the fast style of play and amount of opportunities on both sides of the ball, take the OVER 2.5 (-120), despite the juice.

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DC United at Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s DC United at Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

In Saturday’s MLS action, DC United (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) visits the Columbus Crew (0-1-0) at Lower.com Field in Columbus at 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the DC United vs. Columbus odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

DC United picked up a 3-2 victory against Toronto FC in the opener last Saturday. M Theodore Ku-DiPietro set up F Christian Benteke in the 90th minute to tie the match 2-2. Ku-DiPietro then scored his 1st career MLS goal in the 8th minute of stoppage time to stun Toronto.

Columbus was on the short end of a 4-1 loss on the road against the Philadelphia Union. GK Patrick Schulte allowed 4 goals on 5 shots on target but was only playing because GK Eloy Room had been unable to secure a green card for the opener. Room has returned to training and should be set to resume his starting role Saturday.

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DC United at Columbus Crew odds

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Moneyline: DC United +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Columbus Crew -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +310 (bet $100 to win $320)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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DC United at Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, DC United 1

Moneyline (ML)

COLUMBUS (-150) is the play as a moderate favorite, as it will bounce back on its home pitch after a disappointing opener against a tough foe on the road.

DC United may seem like a tempting play for the chance to multiply your initial wager by more than 4 times, but United was fortunate to win last week and won’t be able to strike gold in a 2nd straight outing.

The Crew are 2-0-1 across the past 3 meetings with United and has scored at least 2 goals in 5 straight in the series.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-120) is the lean in this match. We saw a total of 5 goals in the first match for each team last weekend.

We have seen 3 or more total goals in each of the past 5 meetings in this series, including a 2-2 draw in the most recent meeting July 13 last season.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

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

To help commence the 1st weekend of MLS action, the Philadelphia Union battle the Columbus Crew. Kickoff from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

The Union finished atop the Eastern Conference last season and lost a heartbreaker in the MLS Cup. They, by far, has the best defense in the MLS, allowing just 26 goals on the season and had a league-best +46 goal differential. The Union are returning many of their key players.

The Crew, on the other hand, finished last season just outside of playoff position, sitting 8th in the East with a +5 goal differential. Having F Cucho, who produced to end last season, for a full year should help and 2021 M Lucas Zelarayan will likely be a high-impact player for them as well.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew odds

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Moneyline: Philadelphia Union -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +280
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Philadelphia Union 2, Columbus Crew 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET PHILADELPHIA UNION (-140).

Despite not winning the MLS Cup, the Union should again cement themselves as one of the best teams in the league, and against a mid-tier Crew side, they should have success at home.

From M Daniel Gazdag, who had 22 goals last season, to star GK Andre Blake, the Union returned much of their team that was undefeated at home and having won 12 of their 17 matches at Subaru Park.

The Crew should have a talented roster, but the familiarity the Union will come until this game with should help them come out on top. At this price, back the PHILADELPHIA UNION (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-105).

The Union gave up just 26 goals last season with 9 home shutouts. They went over 2.5 in 10 of the 19 home matches, but they’ll be playing a Crew side that defended well for much of the 2022 season. The Crew allowed just 41 goals or 1.21 goals per game.

They also had an incompetent offense on the road, putting up more than 1 expected goals in just 7 of 17 games. Back the UNDER 2.5 (-105).

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