FC Cincinnati (6 wins, 1 loss, 3 draws) welcomes D.C. United (4-4-2) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati, which transferred star F Brenner to Serie A side Udinese last month, has struggled offensively, its main strength last season. Cincinnati is averaging 1.3 goals per game and is allowing just 1.1. It is coming off a 1-1 road draw against New England. FCC has yet to lose or draw at home, posting a perfect 5-0-0 record at TQL Stadium.
D.C. United is in playoff position, albeit most of the season is still remaining. United is averaging 1.4 goals per game while allowing 1.3. It is 2-2-1 on the road this season. F Christian Benteke, a former Belgium standout, is D.C.’s main offensive option, having scored 5 goals in 10 starts. United has won 3 straight games after posting a 1-4-2 record through its first 7.
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FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: FC Cincinnati -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | D.C. United +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Draw +275
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: -110)
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FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United picks and predictions
Prediction
FC Cincinnati 2, D.C. United 0
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN FC CINCINNATI (-140).
FC Cincinnati has been unstoppable at home, and it hasn’t just beaten up low-tier sides either. It took down Seattle, the top team in the West, Houston and Portland — all teams in the top 8 in the West. It has had more expected goals in each of those matches as well.
As for United, it has won 3 straight, but all 4 of its wins this season have come against teams outside the top 7 in the East. It hasn’t beaten a team in the West either. This would be, by far, its most impressive result even coming away with a point.
Considering its lack of quality wins and FCC’s dominance at home, for a small unit given the juice, TAKE FC CINCINNATI (-140).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-110).
FC Cincinnati has gone Under in 3 of its last 4 home games with all 3 of those matches ending 1-0. Its lone 2 games which went Over at home ended 2-1. It has scored multiple goals in just 3 of 10 matches this season.
FCC’s strength this season has been its backline. FCC is tied for the 2nd-most clean sheets and sits No. 1 in interceptions. It has also allowed just 40 shots against through 10 games.
United has allowed just 38 shots against through 10 games. It has scored multiple goals in just 4 of 10 games and has been held scoreless in 2 of 5 road matches. United has gone Under in half of its games.
Ultimately, considering the strength of the home sides and the ability of both teams to limit attempts, BACK UNDER 2.5 (-110).
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