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Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami CF odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami CF odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Orlando City SC (3 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses) welcomes Inter Miami CF (8-3-2) to Inter&Co Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami CF odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Orlando City sits 11th in the Eastern Conference and has a -6 goal differential through 11 games, having scored 14 and allowed 20. City is coming off an impressive 3-2 road win over the Philadelphia Union Saturday despite having 2.6 fewer expected goals. Orlando City snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win. It is 1-2-3 at home this season and is led by F Duncan McGuire, who has netted 5 goals in 10 matches.

With F Lionel Messi leading the charge, Inter Miami is the hottest team in the MLS and has rattled off 5 straight victories. Inter has won 3 in a row on the road and has scored at least 3 goals in 5 consecutive games. It is 7-1-0 in the 8 games captained by Messi. Former Barcelona teammate F Luis Suarez leads the team in scoring with 11 goals in 12 matches. Inter is 4-1-1 on the road this season.

Messi might now play Wednesday, however. He is listed as questionable after suffering a minor knee injury in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Montreal.

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Orlando City SC 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 3:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Orlando City SC +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Inter Miami CF +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +134 | U: -162)

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Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami CF picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, Orlando City 2

Moneyline (ML)

This comes down to if Messi plays or not. If he does, jump on INTER MIAMI (+145). Before Tuesday’s injury report was released with Messi questionable, Inter Miami’s odds were +115.

Inter has been on fire as of late. Messi is putting together an all-time great season with 10 goals and 10 assists, and Suarez has been just as competent in front of goal. While many of Inter’s last 4 wins aren’t overly impressive, one of them was a 6-2 slaughtering at home against the New York Red Bulls, who sit 3rd in the East.

City might have won Saturday, but it has had fewer expected goals in 3 straight games, 2 of which were at home. City lost 2 straight at home, falling to Toronto FC and FC Cincinnati.

If he plays, expect Messi and company to keep its streak alive and back INTER MIAMI (+145). If he doesn’t play, bet a half unit on Miami.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 3.5 (+134).

Orlando City has allowed at least 1.5 expected goals in 5 of its last 6 games. City has given up 2 goals in 4 of its last 5. Welcoming arguably the best offense in the MLS, Orlando may struggle to keep Inter Miami at bay. City has even gone Over this total in 3 of its last 5 games.

Inter has topped this total in 6 straight matches, scoring at least 3 straight in 5 games and allowing at least 2 in 4 of its last 6. It hasn’t had a clean sheet since March 2.

Expect a high-scoring battle and take OVER 3.5 (+134).

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CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami CF odds, picks and predictions

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

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CF Montreal (3 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses) welcomes Inter Miami CF (7-3-2) to Saputo Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami CF odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

CF Montreal has only played 2 matches at home, posting a 1-1-0 record. Montreal is coming off a 4-1 road loss to Nashville SC May 4. It has lost 3 of its last 7 games but has yet to lose at home. Montreal is led in scoring by F Matias Coccaro, who has tallied 3 goals and an assist through 7 games.

Inter Miami sits atop the Eastern Conference with 24 points and a 2 points per game average. Inter has tallied 32 goals through the 12 matches and has a +12 goal differential. No other team in the East has a goal differential greater than +4. Inter is led by the dynamic duo of F Luis Suarez and F Lionel Messi — both have 10 goals on the season. Inter has won 4 straight games.

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CF Montreal 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 5:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: CF Montreal +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Inter Miami CF -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +130 | U: -160)

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CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami CF picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 3, CF Montreal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (-125).

While Montreal has yet to lose at home, it certainly hasn’t dominated. It drew Orlando City 2-2 and beat FC Cincinnati 2-1, respectively, having as many and 0.1 more expected goals in those battles. Montreal beat Inter 3-2 earlier in the season, so Miami likely has that tucked in the back of its head.

Inter has won 4 straight games, all of which Messi has captained. Inter is 6-1-0 in games Messi captained. With the superstar set to be in the lineup, the road side should again come out strong. Take INTER MIAMI (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+130).

Inter Miami has gone Over in this total in 5 straight games and has topped it in 9 of their last 10. Inter has tallied at least 3 goals on its own in 4 straight games and has scored 24 goals in the 7 games Messi has captained the roster.

Montreal’s defense won’t put up much resistance, having allowed 12 goals in its last 5 games. Montreal has even gone Over this total in 3 of its last 5 games.

Considering the way both sides have played this season, back OVER 3.5 (+130).

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New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New England Revolution (1-1-6) welcome Inter Miami CF (5-3-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

New England has lost its last 3 games, including its last 2 MLS games. The most recent setback was a 1-0 setback at Toronto April 20. The Revolution controlled the ball with 60.9% possession and had 5 shots on goal, but a 66th-minute goal was all it took for Toronto to win.

Miami has won back-to-back games, most recently taking down Nashville 3-1 April 20. F Lionel Messi, who is set to make his return to Gillette for the first time since 2016, scored 2 of Miami’s goals and assisted on the 3rd. Miami had 7 shots on goal in the win.

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Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF odds

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  • Moneyline: Revolution +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Inter Miami CF +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -185)

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Revolution vs. Inter Miami CF picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami CF 2, Revolution 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI CF (+120).

New England has struggled this season with only 1 win in 8 matches, while Miami is 2-1-1 on the road. New England has not scored more than 1 goal in any of its 8 games, while Miami has scored 2 or more in each of its last 3 and as many as 5 in a game in early March.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS.

Due to the Revolution’s inability to find the back of the net and Miami being without F Luis Suarez, do not expect a lot of offensive action in this game. There is minimal value on the Under at -185.

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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

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  • 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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Inter Miami CF vs. Monterrey odds, picks and predictions

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

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Inter Miami and Monterrey battle in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal Wednesday. Kickoff from Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for the 1st leg is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. Monterrey odds, and make our best expert soccer picks and predictions.

Inter Miami, which is among the best teams in the MLS, has struggled without F Lionel Messi, who has missed games with a hamstring injury. Messi could play in this game as he has returned to training. Messi is the team’s most dynamic offensive player. That said, Inter drew NYCFC in MLS action 1-1 Saturday, and they beat Nashville SC 5-3 on aggregate in the Round of 16 with the 2nd leg being played on March 13.

Monterrey sits 2nd on the Liga MX table through 13 matches, having won 8, drawn 4 and lost 1. It has a +13 goal differential in those matches, scoring 23 and allowing 10. Monterrey beat the reigning Supporters Shield champions FC Cincinnati in the Round of 16, taking Cincinnati down 3-1 on aggregate and winning 1-0 on the road in the 1st leg. Monterrey’s F Brandon Vazquez, who played for Cincinnati in 2023, scored 2 goals in the 2 legs.

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Inter Miami CF vs. Monterrey odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:51 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Inter Miami -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Monterrey +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -152 | U: +108)

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Inter Miami CF vs. Monterrey picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, Monterrey 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MIAMI (-105).

Inter Miami is a far better team both at home and with Messi on the pitch. They throttled Nashville SC in the 2nd leg at home, winning 3-1 and being up 3-0 heading into the 90th minute. Messi has tallied 3 goals and 1 assist in 3 MLS games. Inter was 2-1-0 in those games, beating opponents a combined 8-1.

While Monterrey is a strong and proven side, it really didn’t showcase much on the road against FC Cincinnati, ending with 44% possession and 4 fewer shots. A team with Messi should be far more difficult to possession and break down.

Expect the home side to come out on top. At this value, back INTER MIAMI (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-154).

Monterrey took one of the MLS’s best scorers and put him on its team. It scored on Cincinnati in both matches. Cincinnati has one of the best defenses in the MLS while Inter has allowed 6 goals in its last 3 MLS matches.

However, in both its CONCACAF Champions Cup battles, Miami has tallied at least 2 goals and netted a total of 5 on Nashville through the 2 matches. It has scored 8 goals in the 3 MLS games Messi has played on top of those matches against Nashville.

The price is steep, making this just a lean, but with the above in mind, take OVER 2.5 (-154).

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New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Red Bulls (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcome Inter Miami (3-1-1) to Red Bull Arena Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Inter Miami got a much-needed midweek break, having played 4 games from March 7-16 with 2 matches in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Inter is led by F Lionel Messi, who joined the club last season and is one of the most renowned players in the sport’s history. Messi has 3 goals in 3 MLS matches. Inter is 1-1-0 on the road and is coming off a 3-1 road win over D.C. United last Saturday.

The Red Bulls lost to the Columbus Crew 3-0 Saturday, their 1st loss of the season. New York won its lone home game, beating FC Dallas 2-1. It has scored 4 goals in 4 matches, being held scoreless twice. The Red Bulls are led in scoring by 27-year-old Scottish F Lewis Morgan, who has 2 goals in 4 matches (2 starts). The Red Bulls finished 8th in the Eastern Conference a season ago.

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New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami odds

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  • Moneyline: New York Red Bulls +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Inter Miami +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Draw +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, New York Red Bulls 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE INTER MIAMI (+195).

Inter has been throttled teams as of late and should have all their top players rested and set to play, including former Barcelona star F Luis Suarez, who has netted 4 goals. Inter has scored 10 goals in their last 3 games, having 0.5 more expected goals in 4 of 5 games this season.

The Red Bulls sit in the bottom half of the league in save percentage and in the top half in fouls. Inter is going to be too technical to not take advantage of those.

Given the Red Bulls are coming off a brutal 3-0 loss and Inter is rested and should be in top shape, back the road side to come out on top for a small unit. Take INTER MIAMI (+195).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-110).

Both teams foul frequently. Inter sits atop the league in fouls while New York ranks 10th. New York and Miami both gets shots on the frame often too with New York ranking 9th (20) and Miami second (31).

Inter has gone Over this total in 3 straight games, scoring at least 2 in all 3 and scoring at least 3 in 2 of the 3. The Red Bulls have gone Over in 3 straight games, scoring 4 goals in those 3 while allowing 5.

Expect numerous goals in this one and back OVER 2.5 (-122).

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Why Messi the dog will reportedly miss the 2024 Oscars after Anatomy of a Fall stardom

THE WORST NEWS

The biggest star of film won’t be at the 2024 Oscars this year.

I’m talking, of course, about Messi, the border collie who stole the show in Anatomy of a Fall. He took over the Oscars luncheon earlier this year in February, but per a report, he’s not going to make it to Sunday’s Academy Awards.

From the Hollywood Reporter: “Though reps for the Academy did not comment, a source at the Neon-distributed film says the French pup’s recent Hollywood sojourn, during which he overshadowed every human actor at the annual nominees luncheon, was a one-off. That means those A-Listers who didn’t get face time with Messi will just have to book a part in one of his future projects.”

UGH.

 

Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal odds and lines, with expert MLS picks, predictions and best bets.

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Inter Miami (2 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes CF Montreal (1-1-0) to Chase Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Inter Miami has yet to lose or even draw at home, beating Real Salt Lake 2-0 to open the season and then beating Orlando City 5-0 at home on March 2. Miami is coming off a midweek 2-2 road draw with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. F Lionel Messi leads the team with 3 goals in 3 games.

CF Montreal was among the best teams in the MLS in 2022, but struggled last season. Its has started off with a solid 1-1-0 record in 2 road games. It has a 0-0 draw with Orlando City and a 2-1 road win over FC Dallas, ending with more expected goals than its opponent in both.

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Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal odds

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  • Moneyline: Inter Miami -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | CF Montreal +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -162 | U: +132)

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Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Miami 2, CF Montreal 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Inter Miami is cheaper than expected at -155, but one has to realize that both F Luis Suarez and Messi are coming off a 90-minute battle with Nashville on Thursday. They may either not start or get limited minutes which should strongly handicap the home team’s attack.

Similarly, CF Montreal has played 2 road games and surprisingly had more expected goals in both. That said, Inter is the far better side, but there’s no value in backing them.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+132).

The best wager in this game is on the Under. Again, Messi and Suarez may not get many minutes in this match, especially considering Messi has logged 90 minutes in all 3 games to start the season. They will need to rest him eventually.

Other than Messi, the Inter offense is limited. Couple that with CF Montreal having yet to allow north of 1.0 expected goals, and Miami could struggle offensively. Montreal has had more than 1.0 expected goals in just 1 game while Inter has pitched 2 clean sheets in 3 MLS matches.

Through the 5 combined games, this total would be 2-3 O/U. Expect a low-scoring battle and take UNDER 2.5 (+132).

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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

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  • 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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Messi’s impact on Inter Miami’s social media following in just one day is mind-boggling

Millions of people flooded Inter Miami’s Instagram page.

Lionel Messi shook up the football world Wednesday with news that he’d be bringing his talent to the U.S. and joining Inter Miami of the MLS.

One of the world’s biggest and best sports stars, Messi easily ranks as the top signing in the history of Major League Soccer and the effect of his move is already being felt on social media.

In the first 24 hours after the news broke, Inter Miami added more than four million followers on Instagram, leaping from one million to more than five million in just a day, according to Front Office Sports.

The club now has more followers than any NFL, MLB, NHL or MLS club.

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Miami’s Twitter following also saw a large increase, according to PFF FC, jumping from 176,000 to more than 400,000.

Messi doesn’t even have a contract yet!

This is all from the mere news of his excellence joining the team. Just wait until he actually plays a game. I hope the MLS and its fans are ready.