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Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Pachuca welcomes the Columbus Crew to Estadio Hidalgo Saturday for the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Kickoff is set for 9:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

The Crew beat the Houston Dynamo a combined 2-1 in the Round of 16 before taking down Tigres 2-2 and then 4-3 in penalty kicks in the quarterfinal. The Crew then throttled Monterrey 5-2 in the semifinal before earning the chance to travel to Mexico for the final. Columbus sits 5th in the Eastern Conference with a +8 goal differential. It is led by a lethal combination of F Cucho and F Diego Rossi, both of which have 4 goals on the MLS season.

As for Pachuca, it, like Columbus, also earned a pre-seeded spot in the Round of 16. Pachuca made easy work of the Philadelphia Union, beating them a combined 6-0. It then took down Herediano with ease, ending that 2-game series 7-1. Pachuca beat Club America 3-2 in the semifinal to earn its spot. It is 14-9-11 in the Liga MX season and is led by F Erick Sanchez, who has tallied 9 goals in 29 matches.

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Pachuca 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 at 10:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Pachuca -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -148 | U: +108)

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Pachuca vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Pachuca 1, Columbus Crew 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+320).

Pachuca has drawn 5 of its last 7 games throughout all competitions and are 1-5-1 in those matches. On the season, while it is a solid side, Pachuca has won just 7 of 17 home games and has drawn 5 of those 17.

The Crew have drawn 5 of their last 9 MLS matches and have drawn 3 of their last 5 in Champions Cup action, winning their lone 2 that didn’t end in a draw. Columbus is also 1-1-0 in Mexico against quality Liga MX sides. It can hold its own.

For the value, take DRAW (+320).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+108).

The Crew beat Monterrey a combined 5-2 and topped this total in both, but they had gone Under the 2.5 goals in their first 4 Champions Cup matches. The Crew are allowing just 0.93 goals per game in MLS action and have a strong backline.

Pachuca went Under this total in both of its semifinal matches against Club America, both games ending 1-1. It has gone Under the total in 5 of its last 7 as well. Considering those trends, back UNDER 2.5 (+108).

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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Monterrey welcomes Columbus Crew to Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico, Wednesday. Kickoff in the 2nd leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals is set for 10:15 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

The Crew won the 1st of the 2-leg series 2-1 at home April 24. They ended with 2 more shots and 2 more shots on target, concluding with 55% of the possession as well. Columbus won the MLS Cup last season and sits 5th in the Eastern Conference this season, having totaled 15 points in 10 matches. F Cucho leads the way for the road side, having tallied 4 goals in 8 league games.

Monterrey took down Inter Miami a combined 5-2 in the quarterfinal and FC Cincinnati 3-1 in the Round of 16 to get to this point. Inter and FCC sit 1st and 2nd in the Eastern Conference, so Monterrey has beaten some of the top MLS sides. It has struggled as of late though, going 1-1-3 in its last 5 league matches. Monterrey added FC Cincinnati F Brandon Vazquez, who has netted 6 goals in 15 matches within his first few months with the team.

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Monterrey 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 Tuesday at 11:47 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Monterrey -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -142 | U: +102)

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Monterrey vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions

Prediction

Columbus Crew 1, Monterrey 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+340).

For the first time in really the entire CONCACAF Champions Cup, Monterrey was outplayed, and the Crew have a strong team with a solid formation that can break into the middle of the Monterrey lineup. M Diego Rossi and Cucho are very good at possessing and should be able to keep the dynamic Monterrey attack at bay.

Columbus has more corners, more possession and more shots. The Crew showed last season that, when the lights are the brightest, they play their best soccer, and that should continue Wednesday. With Monterrey struggling in league play and having been outplayed, also at the end of its season and potentially with tired legs, avoid Monterrey as a favorite.

Back DRAW (+340).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+102).

Both teams defend at a high level.

Monterey has allowed just 1 goal per game this season, while the Crew are allowing 0.9. The Crew have held 2 of their last 3 MLS opponents scoreless, and both of their quarterfinal matchups against Tigres went Under this total. All 4 of their Round of 16 or quarterfinal matchups went Under this total.

Monterrey is 3-1 O/U in its 4 Round of 16 or quarterfinal matchups, but the Crew, who should possess better than either of those sides, should be able to slow the Monterrey attack. Take UNDER 2.5 (+102).

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Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Monterrey welcomes Inter Miami for the 2nd leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal Wednesday. Kickoff from Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Monterrey vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

Monterrey won 2-1 in the first leg, which was played in Fort Lauderdale April 3. Inter ended with just 8 shots on 2 on frame which didn’t compare well to Monterrey’s 21 and 8. F Lionel Messi did not play with a hamstring injury. He returned to MLS action this past week and is expected to start Wednesday.

Monterrey lost 2-1 on the road to Cruz Azul Saturday, and it has lost 2 straight Liga MX matches.

Inter drew the Colorado Rapids 2-2 Saturday and has drawn 2 straight MLS matches. Inter sits 3rd in the Eastern Conference in the MLS, while Monterrey is 3rd in the Liga MX’s Clausura.

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Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Monterrey +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Inter Miami +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -174 | U: +124)

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Monterrey vs. Inter Miami CF picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, Monterrey 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (+210).

It is hard to win on the road, but with the Monterrey coach calling one of the best players to ever play the sport a “possessed drawf,” there could be some extra motivation from Messi. Inter plays far better with Messi on the pitch, and that was even seen Saturday when he subbed on. Messi has tallied 4 goals in 4 MLS games, and Miami ended its game Saturday with 10 more shots.

While Monterrey has been among the better Liga MX sides, it has struggled recently. It did add F Brandon Vazquez from FC Cincinnati, but it doesn’t have a player with 10 or more goals, so its lack of star power could create issues against a team captained by Messi and F Luis Suarez.

Messi and Inter are going to come in with a chip on their shoulder, and given how they play with Messi, INTER MIAMI (+210) is worth a play.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-174).

The pace and the chances created make this a good value, but the odds aren’t quite justifiable for a full-unit play. Monterrey notched 21 shots while Inter totaled just 8.

Miami, as noted, should get a boost from the presence of Messi, and the offense should click early and often. Inter has 10 goals in the 4 MLS games Messi has played.

Monterrey has scored 2 or more goals in 4 of its last 7 games as well.

Both offenses have proven themselves, and they should continue to. Take OVER 2.5 (-174) for a small unit.

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Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami CONCACAF Champions Cup odds and lines, with expert soccer picks, predictions and best bets.

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Nashville SC welcomes Inter Miami to Geodis Park in the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16. Kickoff in the 1st leg is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

Both teams have just started their regular season in the MLS with Inter Miami having added several stars this offseason. Inter has 2 wins and a draw it their 1st 3 games. F Lionel Messi, who is playing with former Barcelona teammates F Luis Suarez, M Sergio Busquets and D Jordi Alba, has scored 3 goals on the season.

Nashville took down Moca to start its CONCACAF Champions Cup run, defeating its opponent a combined 7-0 in the 2 legs. Nashville is 0-2-0 on the MLS season, having drawn the New York Red Bulls 0-0 and the Colorado Rapids 1-1. F Teal Bunbury is the only player to have scored for Nashville.

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Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Nashville SC +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Inter Miami +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +110)

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Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Nashville SC 1, Inter Miami 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+270).

Nashville SC still has a solid roster with D Walker Zimmerman on the backline. While it hasn’t necessarily dominated opponents early in the season, it did have 0.9 more expected goals than the Rapids in its last outing. Nashville finished last season 9-4-4 at home, so despite having struggled, it has had home success over the last 14 months.

While Inter is a strong MLS side, they had 2.6 fewer expected goals in their lone road game this season. While they have been dominant at home, that same success may not translate to a hostile environment.

Given that lack of road success, sprinkle on DRAW (+270).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+110).

Teams take this tournament seriously, so there should be an expectation that Zimmerman gets a full 90 minutes. His presence should bode well for the home side defensively. Nashville has allowed 1 goal through 2 games, and its opponents have a combined 2.0 expected goals.

For Inter, they have allowed fewer than 1 expected goal in 2 of 3 games and has allowed just 1 goal through 3 games. It may also have a strong defense. In the combined 5 MLS games these teams have played, 4 would have gone Under this total.

That said, back UNDER 2.5 (+110).

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