D.C. United (6 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws) welcomes FC Cincinnati (13-1-4) to Audi Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
D.C. United comes into this game with a 3-3-3 home record. It is averaging 1.37 goals per game while allowing 1.37, having scored and allowed 26 through 19 matches. It is led by former Belgium star F Christian Benteke, who has 8 goals in 18 matches. United has lost back-to-back games, most recently losing 2-1 to Real Salt Lake at home.
FC Cincinnati beat Toronto 3-0 in a midweek match at home Wednesday, but it is just 3-1-4 on the road this season. FCC is averaging 1.67 goals per game. It is led by its defense, allowing a mere 0.89. Star M Luciano Acosta leads the team with 9 goals in 17 matches. M Alvaro Barreal has a team-high 4 assists.
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D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: D.C. United +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | FC Cincinnati +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Draw +250
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +100)
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D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions
Prediction
D.C. United 1, FC Cincinnati 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+250).
FCC has drawn on the road as many times as it has won and lost combined.
While it beat United at home 2-1 on May 6, it has just 0.1 more expected goals than its opponent which suggests it didn’t drastically outplay DC despite being at home. FCC has drawn 2 of its last 4 road matches as well.
United has drawn 2 of their last 4 home matches. For a small unit, take DRAW (+250).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (+100).
United has scored in 5 straight home games despite having under 1.0 expected goals in 2 of those. They haven’t consistently generated offense. In 3 of those, they held their opponent to under 1.0 expected goals as well despite having allowed a goal per game over their 5 last matches.
Basically, they have scored often without creating many chances and allowed goals despite limiting quality opportunities. Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in shots against, with Cincinnati No. 2 in save percentage.
FCC has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 5 matches and 3 of its last 4 on the road. Take the UNDER 2.5 (+100).
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