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MLS: Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United FC Round of 16 odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Columbus Crew SC and Minnesota Untied FC Round of 16 sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Crew SC and Minnesota United FC lock horns in a Round of 16 knockout stage game in the MLS is Back Tournament Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. Below, we analyze the Columbus-Minnesota sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Columbus Crew SC vs. Minnesota United FC: Key injuries

Columbus Crew SC

  • M Youness Mokhtar (lower body/muscle strain) questionable
  • GK Eloy Room (hamstring) questionable
  • D Vito Wormgoor (ankle) out
  • M Lucas Zelarayan (ankle) probable

Minnesota United FC

  • M Kevin Molino (hamstring) questionable
  • D Ike Opara (personal) out

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Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United FC: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 3:11 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Minnesota United FC 1, Columbus Crew SC 0 (on PKs)

Moneyline (ML)

DRAW (+260) is the way to go. It’s a tremendous value, as this one won’t be decided in regulation. If the game goes extra time or to penalty kicks, the draw still pays based on the result after regulation. For my money, that’s the play. Minnesota United FC (+240) went unbeaten in three group-stage games but played to two draws. Columbus (+110) is heavily favored because it was the only club to win all three of its group matches.

However, Columbus GK Eloy Room missed the Atlanta United game July 21 due to a hamstring injury and is a question mark for Tuesday. He posted two clean sheets against FC Cincinnati and the New York Red Bulls in the group stages. In addition, M Youness Mokhtar is dealing with what is believed to be a groin or muscle injury. The Moroccan buried the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Atlanta, and his loss would also be difficult for the Crew.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+100) is even money, and the way to go. The Crew posted three clean sheets in group play, while Minnesota scored just four times while conceding three goals. This will be a hotly contested defensive battle.

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MLS: Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota United FC odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Minnesota United FC (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and the Colorado Rapids (0-2-0) wrap up Group C play on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET in a Western Conference tussle in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. We analyze the Minnesota-Colorado sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids: Key injuries

Minnesota United FC

  • D Brent Kallman (suspension) out
  • M Kevin Molino (hamstring) questionable
  • D Ike Opara (personal) out

Colorado Rapids

  • D Kortne Ford (knee) out
  • M Jack Price (suspension – red card) out
  • D Danny Wilson (suspension – red card) out

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Minnesota United FC vs. Colorado Rapids: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Minnesota United FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0

Moneyline (ML)

MINNESOTA UNITED FC (+115) is the play here, as Colorado (+200) has had a brutal stay in the bubble and are yet to pick up a point in two matches. In fact, the Rapids have a dismal minus-3 goal differential and enter this match knowing that they’re eliminated from Round of 16 contention, so they’re unlikely to offer a ton of resistance. Meanwhile, Minnesota enters with plenty on the line, including a potential ticket to the Round of 16 and seeding.

A winning $10 wager on Minnesota United FC (+115) returns a net profit of $11.50.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+125) is worth a small-unit play here. The Rapids have struggled mightily on offense in this tournament. While they have conceded five goals, and that’s a bit of a concern, Minnesota has found the back of the net just twice through two matches. In addition, UNDER 2.5 goals has cashed in each of the previous three meetings between these clubs across all competitions, including a pair of 1-0 decisions in the past two matches.

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MLS Picks: Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC odds and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United FC sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Real Salt Lake (1-0-0) and the Minnesota United FC (1-0-0) look to keep things rolling in the right direction at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday in a Western Conference dustup in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. We analyze the Real Salt Lake-Minnesota United sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United: Key injuries

Real Salt Lake

  • M Christopher Garcia (undisclosed) out
  • GK David Ochoa (thumb) out
  • D Nedem Onuoha (personal) out

Minnesota United

  • M Osvaldo Alonso (hamstring) doubtful
  • F Luis Amarilla (groin) doubtful
  • D Brent Kallman (suspension) out
  • D Ike Opara (injury rehab) out

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Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Minnesota United 2, Real Salt Lake 1

Moneyline (ML)

MINNESOTA UNITED (+150) is a slight favorite over defensive-minded Real Salt Lake (+165) in this one. United stunned Sporting KC Sunday with two goals in stoppage time in the second half, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win. United will take that momentum and energy and parlay it into a second consecutive win in the bubble, taking a less circuitous route to a 2-1 victory this time around. If you are feeling the 2-1 exact score in favor of Minnesota, it pays +900, by the way.

A winning $10 wager on Minnesota United (+150) returns a $15 net profit. A $10 wager on Minnesota winning by the exact score of 2-1 (+900) would pay $90.

Over/Under (O/U)

The line is OVER 2.5 (-154). Over bettors were treated to an amazing finish in Minnesota’s opener, while Under bettors were shaking their heads after a monumental bad beat. Look for at least three goals in this one, as Minnesota has plenty of firepower and it is missing two key defenders.

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MLS Picks: Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC preview, odds and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Sporting Kansas City (2 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws) and Minnesota United FC (2-0-0) lock horns Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in each club’s first game of the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We analyze the Kansas City-Minnesota sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC: Key injuries

Kansas City

  • D Andreu Fontas (Achilles) out
  • MF Felipe Gutierrez (knee) out

Minnesota

  • D Brent Kallman (suspension) out
  • D Ike Opara (undisclosed) out

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Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United FC: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Sporting Kansas City 2, Minnesota United FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPORTING KC (+135) sat atop the table after two matches before the pause button was pressed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They looked like a juggernaut early on, posting a 4-0 win over a beleaguered Houston side after an impressive 3-1 win over Vancouver in the March 1 opener. That’s good for a plus-6 goal differential after just two matches.

Right on their heels was Minnesota (+180), who has a healthy plus-5 goal differential, second only to KC. There are some concerns for Minnesota United, as Opara opted out of the tournament due to an unspecified injury, although it has been confirmed he did not test positive for coronavirus.

Add in the fact Kallman still has seven more games to serve out of his 10-game suspension, and the underdogs are a bit light in the defensive department. That’s not good against a blitzkrieg offense like KC.

A winning $10 wager on Sporting KC (+135) fetches a return of $13.50. A $10 play on Minnesota United FC (+180) would net a profit of $18, while a draw (+270) would return a $27 profit on a $10 wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-162) is a bit costly, but the way both of these teams scored goals in the early going of the season, it should be possible. Yes, we have had a long layoff, but just look to Saturday’s 4-0 drumming by Columbus against Cincinnati.

Even after a long layoff, some teams are picking up right where they left off. It won’t be a shootout, but three goals should be easily attainable.

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