The Minnesota United (2 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) welcome the Colorado Rapids (2-2-2) to Allianz Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Minnesota United vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
United has had an interesting season, opening with two consecutive draws before posting back-to-back wins. However, Minnesota is currently on a two-game losing skid following a 2-1 loss to Seattle and most recently a 1-0 loss at Austin FC.
M Will Trapp has been the team’s captain for all but one game yet hasn’t scored this season. F Luis Amarilla leads the team with 2 goals on the season.
The Rapids are 2-0-1 at home but 0-2-1 on the road, so they’ve clearly been stronger at DSG Park this season.
Colorado has scored 8 and allowed 8 goals through six games. F Diego Rubio leads the team with 3 goals. The Rapids are coming off a 3-1 loss at FC Dallas last Saturday.
Minnesota United vs. Colorado Rapids: 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 12:55 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Minnesota +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Colorado +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Draw +230
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Prediction
Minnesota 1, Colorado 1
Money line (ML)
LEAN to the DRAW (+230).
Both these teams have played well this season, and United really hasn’t been that good at home this season, accruing just 4 points in three games, which counters the Rapids struggles on the road.
United also has the league’s sixth-worst passing percentage and ranks in the bottom half of the league in shots. They don’t pressure often and have scored just 5 goals in three home games.
The Rapids are not a team that plays with too much pace either, typically dominating defensively. Colorado has scored just 2 goals in three road games.
These teams rank tied for 9th on the Western Conference table, both with 8 points through six games.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET the UNDER 2.5 (-120).
The Rapids are 3-3 O/U this season while United is 1-5 O/U. Three of its last four games have ended with just 1 goal scored. Three of Colorado’s last four games have gone Under 2.5 goals.
Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in shots on target as well. Colorado and Minnesota are both also in the top half of the league in save percentage.
Put it all together, and at this value, the Under is the game’s best bet.
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