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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

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:21 a.m. ET.

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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LAFC vs. D.C. United odds, picks and MLS predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LAFC vs. D.C. United odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC (17 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) welcomes D.C. United (6-14-4) to Banc of California Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the LAFC vs. D.C. United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

LAFC is, by far, the best team in the league and destroyed Charlotte FC at home Saturday. The home side won that game 5-0 and continued its dominance at Banc of California. LAFC is 10-1-2 at home.

LAFC is captained by F Carlos Vela, who has 8 goals and 7 assists. F Cristian Arango leads the team with 12 goals. International stars F Gareth Bale and D Giorgio Chiellini have added a new dimension to this already-stacked roster.

D.C. United sits last in the Eastern Conference. United has scored 28 goals and allowed 48, so it doesn’t have a great offense (like FC Cincinnati) nor a great defense (like Philadelphia).

United could be in store for a world of pain as it struggles on the road – D.C. is 2-8-1 away from home. F Taxiarchis Fountas leads United in scoring with 11 goals.

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LAFC vs. D.C. United odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:41 p.m. ET.

Money line: LAFC -370 (bet $370 to win $100) | D.C. United +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Draw +900
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

LAFC 4, D.C. United 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

If you want to bet on LAFC, you might as well look toward the total as this should be a blowout. Just straight up betting LAFC at -370 doesn’t make much sense.

Let’s not waste anyone’s time and just look below for any actual value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+105).

If you thought Saturday was ugly for LAFC’s opponent – with the 5-0 shutout – LAFC now hosts the worst defense in the MLS.

United allows 2 goals per game and will be facing an LAFC side that’s averaging 3 goals per game in their last 6 matches and have scored at least 4 goals in 2 straight games.

United also averages over a goal per game this season, so the thought is that it should be able to generate some offense as well. Nonetheless, this game should be strictly about LAFC’s dominance.

LAFC has the most shots on goal (141 on-target scoring attempts) in the MLS and the 5th-highest shooting percentage (38.1%). Against a team like United, it should get ugly early on. Also, both teams are on short rest, so lazy, tired legs could be a factor as well.

Given it hasn’t let up when getting out to an early lead recently, expect LAFC to pile it on the league’s worst defense.

With that in mind, my favorite play in this match is OVER 3.5 (+105).

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Columbus Crew vs. DC United odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Columbus Crew vs. DC United odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew (2 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) welcome DC United (3-4-0) to Lower.com Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Columbus vs. DC United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew started out the season hot and have quickly dropped in the standings, sitting tied for 11th with 9 points. They’re tied with DC United. The Crew have lost of their last 4 and haven’t won since March 12.

It’s not just the Crew’s inability to win, but their inability to score. They haven’t scored in 4 games after starting the season with a 4-0 home win. Columbus is 2-2-0 at home.

As for United, it has played in 2 straight thrillers, losing 3-2 to Austin FC and then winning 3-2 to the New England Revolution. United has lost 4 of its last 5 after winning its first 2.

F Ola Kamara leads the club in scoring with 4 goals. F Michael Estrada has 3, and they’re 2 of the mere 4 players that have netted a goal this season for United.

Columbus Crew vs. DC United odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Columbus -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | DC United +430 (bet $100 to win $430) | Draw +285
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Prediction

Columbus 1, DC United 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

There’s no reason to love the form either team is coming in with. Both teams haven’t had much success as of late, and the odds don’t bring much value for betting either way.

If anything, I’d play a draw. The Crew’s inability to score is a bit more concerning than United losing high-paced games.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (-103).

The Crew traded one of their most prolific scorers, F Gyasi Zardes. He had the second-most expected goals on the season despite having netted just 1. His loss has stung.

Columbus’ struggles are notable. It’s not that it isn’t getting shots, but it just isn’t getting even close to goal with them. Columbus ranks No. 1 in shots in the entire league yet has the second-lowest shot percentage.

The opposite can be said of United who has the third-fewest shots on target. The opportunities haven’t necessarily been there. It has allowed just 10 goals this season, though.

As for the Crew, it has allowed 9 and would have had the Under 2.5 hit in 5 straight. This is the best play in this game, especially for the value being given.

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Toronto FC at DC United odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Toronto FC at DC United odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

In Saturday’s MLS action, Toronto FC (1 wins, 7 losses, 2 draws) visits DC United (4-6-1) for a 5:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Audi Field. The match is televised on ESPN+. Below, we preview the Toronto FC vs. DC United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Toronto FC has dropped five matches in a row, including a 2-0 loss to FC Cincinnati last Saturday.

DC United is a respectable 2-1-1 across its last four matches, although it’s coming off a 2-1 setback at New York City FC Sunday.

Toronto FC at DC United: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: Toronto FC +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | DC United -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +260
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)

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Prediction

DC United 2, Toronto FC 1

Money line (ML)

DC UNITED (-125) is favored in this home match at Audi Field, not so much because it’s on fire, but because Toronto FC has been so awful.

The previous five meetings in this series have actually been draws, so a winner would be a rare occasion.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-105) is a value play in this battle in the nation’s capital. Toronto FC conceded at least 2 goals in each of its last four matches.

DC United hit the Over last time out and should be able to find the back of the net against a Toronto FC side that is tied for the most goals allowed (20) in MLS.

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DC United at San Jose Earthquakes preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s DC United at San Jose Earthquakes odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In Saturday’s MLS action, DC United (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) travels to meet the San Jose Earthquakes (1-1-0) for a 11 p.m. ET match at PayPal Park. Below, we preview the DC United vs. San Jose odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

DC United surprised New York City FC with a 2-1 win in its season opener, but they fell 1-0 on the road at the New England Revolution last weekend as the Under connected. DC has eight players listed on their injury report already, including GK Bill Hamid.

San Jose was dropped 2-1 by the Houston Dynamo in its opener, but rebounded with a 3-1 victory against FC Dallas last time out. M Chris Wondolowski picked up a red card and will miss this match.

DC United at San Jose: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: DC United +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | San Jose -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +110)

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Prediction

San Jose 2, DC United 0

Money line (ML)

Play the SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES (-125) straight up. DC United looked much different on the road than they did in their home opener.

It’s also worth playing the EARTHQUAKES TO WIN TO NIL (+240) with a small-unit wager in the match result and both teams to score section.

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Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+110) is a strong play, especially after DC fell 1-0 and easily hit the Under last weekend. The Under also hit in the most recent meeting June 2, 2019, in D.C.

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New England Revolution at DC United preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New England Revolution at DC United odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In Saturday MLS action, DC United (1 win, 0 losses, 0 draws) travels to meet the New England Revolution (0-0-1) at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. The match is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.

Below, we preview the DC United vs. New England odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

DC United registered a 2-1 win against New York City FC last weekend as Brendan Hines-Ike leveled the game 1-0 after NYCFC took an early lead. Russell Canouse notched the winner at 44′.

The Revs fell behind 2-0 on the road against the Chicago Fire last Saturday at the 11′ mark. Adam Buksa and Gustavo Bou struck for two quick goals to knot the match 2-2 by the 27′ mark, and that’s how things ended up.

DC United at New England: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: DC United +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | New England -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Draw +290
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +110)

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Prediction

New England 2, DC United 1

Money line (ML)

New England (-190) is a little too expensive for my liking, even though they’re at home. We just haven’t seen enough of the teams to risk nearly two times your potential return.

The Revs posted a draw last week, falling behind quickly. DC United (+500) picked up a win last week at home, so this is anything but a slam-dunk play.

PASS, and look to the spread instead, playing NEW ENGLAND -1 (+135) very lightly. New England is unbeaten across its past 10 home matches against DC across all competitions.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 2.5 (-150) is a steep cost, but it’s a good play. Both of these teams hit the Over 2.5 in their opener last weekend.

New England has scored at least two goals in each of their past three matches against DC, too.

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New York City FC at DC United preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York City FC at DC United odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

New York City FC and DC United face each other in the opener at Audi Field in Washington D.C. Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET start.

Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. DC United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

New York City FC at DC United: Odds and lines

Money line: New York City FC -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | DC United +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +280
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +110)

New York City FC at DC United: Key injuries

New York City FC

MF Heber (knee) out
D James Sands (undisclosed) questionable

DC United

D Paul Arriola (quadriceps) out
D Steven Birnbaum (ankle) out
D Chris Odoi-Atsem (undisclosed) out

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New York City FC at DC United: Picks and predictions

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Prediction

New York City FC 2, DC United 0

Money line (ML)

NEW YORK CITY FC (-130) is worth a look, as they are unbeaten in its past five matches against DC United (+290). The latter is a tempting play on their home field, but they might take some time to get used to new manager Hernan Losada.

NYCFC -1 (+210) is also worth a small-unit wager for a chance to double up.

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Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+110) is a value play at plus-money. Each of the past three meetings in DC have cashed the Under, including a scoreless draw Sept. 7, 2020.

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