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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

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

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Inter Miami (16 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses) welcome FC Cincinnati (15-3-7) to Chase Stadium Saturday for a clash of top-tier Eastern Conference sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Having been knocked out in the Leagues Cup in the Round of 16, Inter Miami hasn’t been on the pitch since Aug. 13 and hasn’t played an MLS match since July 20. While momentum might not still be there, Miami has won 6 of its last 7 MLS matches and has won 3 straight at home. It is 8-3-2 this season at home. Inter is led by a combination of F Luis Suarez and F Lionel Messi, both of which have 12 goals on the season.

Inter sits atop the Eastern Conference with FC Cincinnati 2nd. FCC trails by 5 points. Cincinnati has lost 3 straight games, 2 of which were at home. Its last win was a 6-1 thrashing of Miami at home. FCC has been far better on the road than at home this season, having a 9-1-2 road record. In recent weeks, FCC has had numerous defender injuries and has a struggling backline. It is led by reigning MLS MVP Luciano Acosta, who has 11 goals and 15 assists in 24 matches.

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Inter Miami -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +132 | U: -162)

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, FC Cincinnati 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (-105).

Inter Miami has been on a roll and should be at full strength entering this match. Miami has one of the most technically gifted sides in the entire league and should be able to tear about a thin FC Cincinnati backline.

Miami has scored 2 or more goals in 7 of its last 8 games while Cincinnati has tallied just 2 goals in its last 3. FCC has lost 5 of its last 10 games, which is shocking for a side that won the Supporters Shield last season.

Also, Miami took a 6-1 beatdown to FCC in early July. With Messi expected to be back, the home side should have fond memories of that match. Miami has been strong at home, and it should continue that trend.

Take INTER MIAMI (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+132).

Both these teams like to score, and neither likes to defend much. FCC has averaged 1.76 goals per game while allowing 1.32 per game. They have gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 5.

Miami is a similar story. It has gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 9, scoring at least 2 in all but 1 of those matches. Inter has allowed a goal in 10 straight matches as well. It is averaging 2.24 goals per game while allowing 1.56 per game.

Inter has a league-high 56 goals while allowing 39, the second most among any top 9 (those that make the playoffs or play-in game) Eastern Conference team. Expect a shootout Saturday and back OVER 3.5 (+132).

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

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

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Inter Miami (9 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses) welcomes FC Cincinnati (19-8-5) to DRV PNK Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati lost 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls at home Wednesday. It had 7 fewer shots and 3 fewer shots on goal. FCC closed as a -120 favorite. It did have 68% possession. FCC is led by MVP-hopeful M Luciano Acosta, who has 16 goals and 10 assists on the season. The club, which has already claimed the Supporters’ Shield, is 6-7-3 on the road.

Inter Miami is 6-4-5 at home this season, and it seems still unknown if star F Lionel Messi will play in this match. He did practice in full this week. Inter is coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Chicago Fire. They are 4-3-2 in MLS action since adding Messi, having won the Leagues Cup as well. Miami has yet to be eliminated from playoff potential, but the odds of it getting in are very slim.

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Inter Miami 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 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Inter Miami +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Draw +270
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

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Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions

Prediction

FC Cincinnati 2, Inter Miami 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+270).

Miami has been competent at home, but it is virtually out of the playoffs and coming off a discouraging loss to a mid-tier Eastern Conference team. Although Cincinnati will likely not play its best XI, I would expect it to put a group on that can challenge Inter.

Inter has drawn 2 of its last 3 games and 2 of its 4 games since Messi’s arrival. FC Cincinnati has drawn 2 of its last 5 games this season and 7 of 16 on the road. For a small unit, back DRAW (+270).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+120).

FC Cincinnati has gone north of even this total in 2 of its last 5 games. It has scored 3 or more goals in 2 of its last 3 as well.

Their defense, which has been solid this season, has allowed 2 or more goals in 3 of its last 5. FCC has depth at forward, but it should be giving players like D Matt Miazga limited minutes with little to play for in this match.

Inter has gone Over this total in 4 of its last 6 games and could thrash an FCC defense if Messi takes the pitch. Expect goals in this one and take OVER 3.5 (+120).