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Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew (8 wins, 6 losses, 12 draws) welcome Inter Miami (10-11-6) to Lower.com Field Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew are coming into this matchup after they somehow salvaged a 2-2 draw in Cincinnati. Their 1st goal was controversially not ruled offside while their 2nd goal came late after the 90th minute.

Nonetheless, they escaped with a point. The Crew have drawn 3 straight and 4 of their last 6. They’re led by star MLucas Zelarayán, who has 8 goals and a team-high 5 assists on the season.

Inter Miami and the Crew have both gotten to 36 points in drastically different routes as Miami wins or loses games while the Crew have a bunch of draws.

Inter is led by 34-year-old Argentinian star F Gonzalo Higuaín with 9 goals this season. They have won 3 of their last 5 and are 3-1-1 in that span.

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Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Columbus Crew -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Inter Miami +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)

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Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Inter Miami 2

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+310).

The Crew have been a drawing machine all season, and after being dominated against FCC despite coming away with a draw, I wouldn’t put much on their juiced money line at -145.

The draw, considering they have 12 on the season, has good value. Also, Miami is playing well as of late, so it is finally starting to put things together with the expensive talent they’ve added.

Inter has finished with .5 expected goals of their opponent in 3 straight matches. While their games haven’t finished in a draw, they’ve certainly been close-fought battles.

Prior to the Crew’s game against FCC, they had 5 games within an expected goal of their opponent. Both teams should be at the other’s level. Considering that, I like the DRAW(+310).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-150).

Earlier in the season, the Crew were a slow-paced side. Since adding 23-year-old F Cucho, Columbus has drastically increased its scoring. It has scored 16 goals in its last 9 games, only going scoreless once.

Inter is a score-heavy side as well, totaling 13 goals in their last 6. Columbus has given up 9 in its last 5 matches while Miami has allowed 8 in their last 4.

Putting it all together, we should see an energetic match Wednesday and I expect a plethora of goals. This, despite the juice, is the best value in the match.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Philadelphia Union (14 wins, 4 losses, 9 draws) welcome the Colorado Rapids (8-10-8) to Subaru Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Union are coming into this match atop the Eastern Conference, 5 points ahead of 2nd-place CF Montreal and 10 points up on the 4th-place New York Red Bulls.

Philly has allowed a league-low 20 goals in 27 matches. The Union are led offensively by M Dániel Gazdag with 13 goals in 27 matches. F Julián Carranza is right behind him with 12 goals on the season.

As for the Rapids, they sit 2 points outside of playoff position. Five teams sit between 7th and 11th in the West, so these last few weeks will be vital for many clubs. Colorado needs to get a positive result.

It has been awful on the road so far this season, posting just a 1-8-3 record. The Rapids are led in attack by F Diego Rubio with 12 goals. No other Rapids player has more than 7.

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Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Philadelphia Union -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Colorado Rapids +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -170 | U: +133)

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Prediction

Philadelphia Union 3, Colorado Rapids 1

Money line (ML)

AVOID.

The Union have been dominating teams lately, and while they should come out on top, -160 is not good enough to back them with Colorado likely the most desperate side.

Everything points to Colorado losing, but I’d stay away given the value on the Union.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+145).

The Union’s offense has erupted lately, putting 6 goals on D.C. United. They’ve scored 6 goals twice and 4 goals once in the last 4 weeks. Philadelphia is averaging over 3 goals per match in its last 5.

It has scored 19 goals in its last 4 home matches. While Colorado had a dominant defense last season, that hasn’t stayed the same, allowing 1.54 goals per game.

The Rapids have also gone over this total in 2 of their last 5. The Rapids have also scored at least once in 6 of their last 7 road matches. The Union have topped it in 4 of their last 5.

Considering the strengths of these teams, I expect a plethora of goals.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati (8 wins, 10 losses, 8 draws) welcomes the Columbus Crew (8-6-11) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati has fallen out of playoff position with this being a huge Eastern Conference battle. FCC has 8 games left. They sit tied for 8th, but 5th and 13th place in the East is separated by 6 points.

While it has been a drastic change from years past, FCC is earning points, just not at a quick enough pace. They have drawn 8 of their last 10 matches. FCC is led by F Brandon Vazquez, who has 15 goals on the season.

As for the Crew, they are in playoff position, barely. The Crew sit 7th, 1 point higher than FCC. Columbus is led by M Lucas Zelarayán with 8 goals and 5 assists.

Cucho, a 23-year-old Columbia forward from EPL’s Watford, has scored 8 goals in 8 games (6 starts). He’s averaging 1.23 goals per 90 minutes and is primed to play a good chunk of Saturday’s match.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: FC Cincinnati +117 (bet $100 to win $117) | Columbus Crew +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Draw +265
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +120)

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Prediction

FC Cincinnati 1, Columbus Crew 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+265).

You really cannot be smart and play anything but a draw when FCC is on the pitch.

They’ve played at both an ultra-high level, drawing the Red Bulls 1-1 in their last outing, and at a low level, drawing Atlanta United 2-2 at home the matchup prior. FCC has drawn 4 of their last 5 and 8 of their last 10.

Similarly, the Crew have been a draw-heavy side as well. They have drawn 7 of their last 12. Given the value, this is a strong play. Two of the last 3 times these teams have met in Cincinnati the result has been a draw as well.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+115).

FCC plays with pace, but considering this value, the Under 2.5 (+115) has good value. Both teams have gone under 2.5 combined goals in 3 of their last 6 games.

The last time these two teams met the result was a 2-0 Columbus win.

The Crew are allowing just 1.19 goals per game and haven’t had either side (Columbus or its opponent) have more than 2.0 expected goals in a match since July 13th battle with D.C. United.

Also, FCC just brought in a key defender in D Matt Miazga. He should help bring some stability to their backline. Considering the value and how both teams have played down the stretch, I’ll take the Under here.

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Austin FC vs. LAFC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Austin FC vs. LAFC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

Austin FC (14 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) welcomes LAFC (18-5-3) Friday to Q2 Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we preview the Austin FC vs. LAFC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Austin FC has been outstanding this season and has posted a 6-2-4 record at home this season. Austin is 2-1-1 in its last 4 home games and has scored 3 or more goals in all 4.

Austin has scored 55 goals on the season, the exact same as LAFC. However, its defense hasn’t quite been as good, allowing 10 more goals (36 vs. 26). Austin is led by F Sebastián Driussi with 18 goals on the season.

LAFC, which might have the best roster in MLS history, added F Gareth Bale in the middle of the season to further bolster their lineup. They also brought in former Italian star D Giorgio Chiellini.

Los Angeles is led in scoring by F Cristian Arango with 12 goals. It also has F Carlos Vela, a 2022 All-Star who has 8 goals and 7 assists.

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Austin FC vs. LAFC odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Austin FC +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | LAFC +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Draw +285
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +115 | U: -145)

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Prediction

LAFC 2, Austin FC 1

Money line (ML)

BET LAFC (+130).

LAFC lost the 1st time around vs. Austin FC at home. They were defeated 2-1 on May 18, but there are a few reasons to love them in this situation, and one is that they actually did dominate that game.

LAFC had 2.4 expected goals in that match which compares favorably to Austin’s 1.0. Also, Austin is starting to show some flaws, having gone 2-1-2 in its last 5.

LAFC has had more expected goals than their opponent in 9 of 12 road matches and has also won 3 of its last 4. They are a complete side that can both defend and attack with pace.

Austin is a solid, capable side, but its defense hasn’t been there lately. Austin has given up 16 goals in its last 7 home matches. LAFC may be able to shred Austin’s backline.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 3.5 (-145).

LAFC is a score-heavy side, as is Austin. Most indications are this should be a high-scoring match, but one would have said the same for LAFC’s 1-0 win over D.C. United or a 2-1 win over San Jose. LAFC has gone under this total in 5 of their last 7. Austin has gone under in 3 of its last 6.

Given who will take the pitch and the high-profile nature surrounding this match, which will be televised on ESPN, I would certainly just lean to the Under 3.5 (-145).

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Columbus Crew (8 wins, 6 losses, 10 draws) welcome Atlanta United FC (7-10-8) to Lower.com Field Sunday. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Crew have made a strong playoff push over the last several months, having lost just once since May 21. They’ve gone 4-1-4 in their last 9 games with 4 of their last 5 matches at home (2-1-1).

Columbus is led by star M Lucas Zelarayán with 8 goals and F Cucho with 6 goals.

Atlanta, on the other hand, is soundly out of playoff position but did show some life against FC Cincinnati. It has lost and drawn its last 2 games despite having more expected goals.

United is led by 25-year-old Mexican F Ronaldo Cisneros with a team-high 7 goals. Former Golden Boot winner F Josef Martínez has just 6 goals on the season, having started just 12 matches.

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Columbus Crew vs. Atlanta United FC odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Columbus Crew -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Atlanta United FC +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Columbus Crew 2, Atlanta United 0

Money line (ML)

BET COLUMBUS CREW (-112).

At home, the Crew should be able to get the job done. Atlanta has not been impressive this season, and that’s been even more true when it has been on the road.

Atlanta United is just 1-7-4 on the road. The Crew are 5-4-3 at home this season and are 2-0-1 at home against teams not in the playoff picture in the East.

They should be able to come out on top in this match considering how they’ve played against lower-tier opponents and how poor Atlanta has been on the road this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+115).

Columbus has gone under this total in 7 of its 12 home games this season. Similarly, United has gone under this total in 3 of their last 6 matches.

Atlanta ranks 8th in the East in scoring while Columbus is tied for 10th, so there aren’t many goals scored between the 2 sides. Columbus plays a slow-paced game, averaging just 1.28 goals per game.

Also, the Crew have the lowest shooting percentage in the MLS, so they don’t often get shots on target even when shots are plentiful. Columbus hasn’t improved at home, having been shut out in 5 of 12 matches.

Considering it all, I lean to the Under 2.5 (+115).

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Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rapids (8 wins, 10 losses, 7 draws) host the Houston Dynamo (7-14-4) Saturday. Kickoff from DSG Park is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

After finishing atop the conference last season, the Rapids are looking to climb their way back into playoff position. While they sit in 11th, they are just 3 points from the playoff line.

The Rapids have also been dominant at home, so they’ll come in as heavy favorites. Colorado is 7-2-4 at DSG Park. They’re led in scoring by F Diego Rubio, who has 12 goals on the season.

After Colorado in the standings is Houston, but there is a 6-point drop with San Jose, Kansas City and Houston bringing up the rear of the West. The Dynamo are just 3-9-0 on the road this season.

Houston is led by 24-year-old F Sebastián Ferreira, who has 8 goals on the season. Its defense, allowing 1.68 goals per game, is the real problem and ranks 11th in the West.

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Colorado Rapids vs. Houston Dynamo odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Colorado Rapids -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Houston Dynamo +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -160)

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Prediction

Colorado Rapids 3, Houston Dynamo 1

Money line (ML)

AVOID.

While the Rapids appear to be the better team, and all things are pointing to this being a game they dominate, the value isn’t there. The Rapids won 5 of their first 7 home matches.

However, they are just 2-2-2 over their last 6 at DSG, and they haven’t shown enough to back them at a -140 value. They drew Houston 1-1 on the road earlier this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+125).

The Rapids attack has been outrageously good as of late, scoring 11 goals in their last 4 games. Even though they’ve cooled off and just scored 1 in each of their last 2, they have more than 1 expected goal in both games.

With Houston having one of the worst defenses in the MLS, expect Colorado to play with pace and abuse those weaknesses. The Dynamo have allowed 11 goals over their last 4.

Considering Houston’s attack hasn’t been great this season, it has leveled out as of late. The Dynamo have scored in 10 of their last 11 games, so that’s a near lock to happen at some point.

Combine the current trend for both teams, and the OVER 3.5 (+125) is the best value here.

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New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The New York Red Bulls (11 wins, 8 losses, 7 draws) will host FC Cincinnati (8-8-9) Saturday. Kickoff from Red Bull Arena is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

FC Cincinnati is coming off a disappointing home draw against Atlanta FC. Once soundly in playoff position, FCC has drawn a ridiculous 7 of their last 9 games.

The team is led by a duo of All-Star attackers, M Lucho Acosta and F Brandon Vazquez. The former has 14 goals and assists while the latter has 19 and ranks tied for the 2nd-most goals in the league.

As for the Red Bulls, they sit 4th in the Eastern Conference and 7 points above the playoff line.

The Red Bulls have the 4th-fewest goals allowed in the conference. They have given up 32 goals in 26 matches. On the other end, New York is led by F Lewis Morgan, who has 11 goals on the year.

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New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: New York Red Bulls -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | FC Cincinnati +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)

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Prediction

New York Red Bulls 1, FC Cincinnati 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+300).

There is some bad blood between these teams after the last time they met FCC captain Acosta left the match with a red card and was awarded a 2-game suspension.

One could argue New York barely got out with a draw, though, as it scored on a penalty pick and had just 2 shots on target.

Given Cincinnati has drawn 7 of its last 9 and 3 of its last 4 on the road, the momentum sides with betting the draw, and the value is certainly there to back it up.

New York has tied or lost 9 of its 12 home matches, making the -102 for Tie or FC Cincinnati also a reasonable play. At this value, my favorite play on the money line is a DRAW +300.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+122).

New York has one of the best defenders in the MLS in captain D Aaron Long.

He should be able to help tame the elite FCC attack. The Red Bulls did just that at TQL Stadium in the lone matchup between these teams this season. The match ended 1-1 with just 6 shots on target.

New York has gone Under this in 5 of its last 8 matches. While the trend for FCC is far different, it is just 2-3 O/U this total against teams with a top-4 defense in the East.

Given that, this is a solid bet, especially at plus-money odds.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The Vancouver Whitecaps (8 wins, 11 losses, 6 draws) welcome the Colorado Rapids (8-9-7) to BC Place Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Whitecaps enter this match after being destroyed on the road by the LA Galaxy 5-2 last weekend. Vancouver was down 3-0 within the first half an hour. It is 6-3-3 at home though.

Vancouver is 2-1-1 at home against non-playoff Western Conference teams. It also has a home win over LAFC. The Whitecaps are led in scoring by Lucas Cavallini with 8 goals on the season.

Colorado has one of the worst road records in the MLS season at just 1-7-3. Coming off a 1-1 home draw against the Columbus Crew last weekend, Colorado will play 4 of its next 5 games on the road.

The Rapids are led by star F Diego Rubio, who has 12 goals on the season. Former USMNT F Gyasi Zardes ranks 2nd on the Rapids with 6 goals.

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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Vancouver Whitecaps +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Colorado Rapids +175 (bet $100 to win $175 | Draw +255
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +120)

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Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps 2, Colorado Rapids 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (+145).

The Rapids have been too poor on the road this season. They’ve had fewer expected goals in 4 of their last 5 road games, and in 3 of those 5, they’ve had more than 1 fewer expected goals.

Colorado just hasn’t put it together consistently outside of DSG Park, and I’d bet their struggles continue.

On the other hand, Vancouver may not be an elite side, but it does have impressive home wins, especially over LAFC, and has consistently been better than its opponent at its home in Canada.

The Whitecaps have as many wins as losses and draws, so at plus-money odds, this seems like a good value play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-150).

This is probably closer to lean due to the -150 value, but this is a strong play. The Rapids don’t have nearly as strong of a defense as they did last season and recently put 5 on the Red Bulls on the road.

Colorado’s issues this season while playing on the road have been mainly defensive, not offensive. It has been shut out just 3 times and has topped this total in all but 3 road matches.

The Rapids have hit it in 4 straight away from DSG as well.

Vancouver has gone over this in 3 straight at home and has topped in it in 7 of 12 home matches. The Whitecaps have the 2nd-worst goal differential in the West, and it’s due to a lacking defense, having given up 44 goals in 25 matches.

Considering all that, Over 2.5 (-150) feels like a great value play despite it being on the richer side.

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LAFC vs. D.C. United odds, picks and MLS predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LAFC vs. D.C. United odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC (17 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) welcomes D.C. United (6-14-4) to Banc of California Stadium Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the LAFC vs. D.C. United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

LAFC is, by far, the best team in the league and destroyed Charlotte FC at home Saturday. The home side won that game 5-0 and continued its dominance at Banc of California. LAFC is 10-1-2 at home.

LAFC is captained by F Carlos Vela, who has 8 goals and 7 assists. F Cristian Arango leads the team with 12 goals. International stars F Gareth Bale and D Giorgio Chiellini have added a new dimension to this already-stacked roster.

D.C. United sits last in the Eastern Conference. United has scored 28 goals and allowed 48, so it doesn’t have a great offense (like FC Cincinnati) nor a great defense (like Philadelphia).

United could be in store for a world of pain as it struggles on the road – D.C. is 2-8-1 away from home. F Taxiarchis Fountas leads United in scoring with 11 goals.

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LAFC vs. D.C. United odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: LAFC -370 (bet $370 to win $100) | D.C. United +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Draw +900
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Prediction

LAFC 4, D.C. United 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

If you want to bet on LAFC, you might as well look toward the total as this should be a blowout. Just straight up betting LAFC at -370 doesn’t make much sense.

Let’s not waste anyone’s time and just look below for any actual value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+105).

If you thought Saturday was ugly for LAFC’s opponent – with the 5-0 shutout – LAFC now hosts the worst defense in the MLS.

United allows 2 goals per game and will be facing an LAFC side that’s averaging 3 goals per game in their last 6 matches and have scored at least 4 goals in 2 straight games.

United also averages over a goal per game this season, so the thought is that it should be able to generate some offense as well. Nonetheless, this game should be strictly about LAFC’s dominance.

LAFC has the most shots on goal (141 on-target scoring attempts) in the MLS and the 5th-highest shooting percentage (38.1%). Against a team like United, it should get ugly early on. Also, both teams are on short rest, so lazy, tired legs could be a factor as well.

Given it hasn’t let up when getting out to an early lead recently, expect LAFC to pile it on the league’s worst defense.

With that in mind, my favorite play in this match is OVER 3.5 (+105).

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LAFC vs. Charlotte FC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s LAFC vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

LAFC (16 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws) welcomes Charlotte FC (9-13-2) to Banc of California Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the LAFC vs. Charlotte FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

LAFC is the best team in the MLS and are 6 points ahead of the second-place Austin FC. With the midseason addition of European stars F Gareth Bale and D Giorgio Chiellini, LAFC has gotten that much stronger.

LAFC is led in scoring by star F Cristian Arango, who has 11 goals, but the offense is typically run through F Carlos Vela, who has 7 goals and 7 assists on the season.

As for Charlotte FC, they’ll be faced with a tough task, traveling out West to take on a surging LAFC. Charlotte has fallen outside of playoff position and is just 1-9-2 on the road this season.

In its first season in the MLS, Charlotte has actually impressed, having won 8 of 12 at home. It is led by FKarol Świderski, who has 7 goals on the season, his first in the MLS.

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LAFC vs. Charlotte FC odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: LAFC -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Charlotte FC +430 (bet $100 to win $430) | Draw +670
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -150)

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Prediction

LAFC 3, Charlotte FC 1

Money line (ML)

AVOID.

LAFC is just too good to bet against, and Charlotte has been awful on the road.

Betting a -270 favorite, especially in soccer, just isn’t typically a smart play. LAFC has won 5 straight and 7 of its last 8. It has also won 5 straight at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+120).

LAFC has the most clinical attack in the MLS, and Vela showed that as he scored the first goal within the first 5 minutes of the MLS All-Star Game in Minneapolis Wednesday.

LAFC has scored at least 2 goals in 5 straight games and has topped 2 in 2 of its last 5. The home side has topped 3.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 games at Banc of California Stadium.

As for Charlotte, it has had some success on the road. While the results haven’t necessarily been there, it has scored in 6 of its last 7 road matches and has scored at least 2 in 2 of its last 3. Charlotte FC’s last 2 road matches have gone over this total.

Put it all together, and considering how good LAFC is, I’d bet on a goal-fest Saturday evening.

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