Tag: MLS is Back Tournament

MLS: Montreal vs. New England odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Montreal Impact vs. New England Revolution sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Montreal Impact (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) takes on the New England Revolution (0-1-1) Thursday 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, Fla. We analyze the Montreal-New England sports betting odds and lines, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup from BetMGM sportsbook.

Montreal vs. New England: Key injuries

Montreal

  • MF Steeven Saba (foot) doubtful

New England

  • MF Luis Caicedo (knee) out
  • D Andrew Farrell (left quad) questionable

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Montreal vs. New England: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Montreal 2, New England 2

Moneyline (ML)

Montreal (+250) edged New England (+100) by a 2-1 count Feb. 29 before the pause button was pressed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic situation. Now, they’ll square off in the bubble in Orlando. The difference here is that the Revolution will have a full cadre of DPs with F Gustavo Bou, F Adam Buksa and MF Carles Gil available for the first time. That will tip the scales more in their favor in a match which should see plenty of action. TIE (+275) IS THE BEST BET. Also, if this match were to end up 2-2, betting that for the “Correct Score” returns a healthy +1150.

A winning $10 wager on Montreal and New England settling for a draw nets a profit of $27.50. A $10 wager on the Correct Score ending up 2-2 nets a profit of $111.50 – basically, every $1 wager that wins will profit $11.50.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (+150) could be quite the value here. The Impact were averaging 2.0 goals per match before the pause, while allowing 1.5 goals per match. The Revs netted two total goals while also allowing 1.5 goals per match. While I expect some clubs to start slow in the bubble, these sides are relatively healthy and could get off to a quick start. Over 2.5 (-162) is a safer play, and will cost you a lot more juice, but should be a slam-dunk play as well.

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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

New York City FC (0 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) takes on Philadelphia Union (0-1-1) Thursday at 9 a.m. ET 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 New York City FC-Philadelphia Union sports betting odds and lines, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup from BetMGM sportsbook.

New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union: Key injuries

New York City FC

  • MF Nicolas Acevedo (coronavirus travel restrictions) available

Philadelphia Union

  • F Cory Burke (travel restrictions) out

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New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 4:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Philadelphia Union 2, New York City FC 1

Moneyline (ML)

New York City FC (+135) was dropped 1-0 in each of its first two matches, showing off a lack of offense but tremendous defense and goalkeeping. PHILADELPHIA UNION (+180) is the better value here, as it found the back of the net three times in the first two games of the regular season while allowing five goals. Union’s lack of defense shouldn’t be an issue here against a New York side which is still looking for its first goal of 2020. A “Double Chance” bet taking Philadelphia or Tie (-176) might also be worth a small-unit wager if you’re just looking to dip your toe into the MLS betting pool and not get crazy until you get a bit of a preview.

A winning $10 wager on Philadelphia (+180) fetches a profit of $18.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 3.5 (-167) will cost you a bit of a pretty penny, and in normal times it might be a bit worrisome considering Philly’s lack of defense in the first two matches. However, we have a 9 a.m. ET start, as MLS scheduled games in the early morning or evening in Orlando to limit the exposure to the scorching hot Central Florida sun and weather issues. But teams might be a bit sluggish offensively, rolling out of bed and playing meaningful games. Look for a slow offensive start for both ends.

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MLS: Orlando City vs. Inter Miami odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Orlando City vs. Inter Miami sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

Orlando City (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) battles new Florida rival Inter Miami (0-2-2) Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET in the first game of 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 Orlando City-Inter Miami sports betting odds and lines, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup from BetMGM sportsbook.

Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: Key injuries

Orlando City

  • F Dom Dwyer (lower body) available

Inter Miami

  • MF George Acosta (knee) out
  • F Julian Carranza (foot) available
  • MF David Norman Jr. (ankle) out
  • D Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (ineligible) out
  • F Robbie Robinson (personal) out
  • D Roman Torres (suspension) out
  • D Denso Ulysse (lower leg) out

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Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: MLS odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 4:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Orlando City 1, Inter Miami 1

Moneyline (ML)

Both of these teams started out rather sluggish in the first two games of the MLS season. Orlando City (+200) picked up a point with a draw, but managed just one goal while allowing two. Inter Miami (+130) was equally impotent on offense, netting just one goal while yielding three. After a lengthy layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, expect a lot of “feeling out” early on, heavy legs and sloppy-set pieces. Each team might be able to find a marker, but a scoreless match wouldn’t be shocking here, either. TIE (+250) IS THE BEST BET. It might be a good small-unit play to take the “Double Chance” wager with Orlando City or Tie (-167).

A winning $10 wager on Orlando City and Inter Miami settling for a draw nets a profit of $25.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+105) fetches plus-money, but it might be the way to go. The two sides are likely to look like they’re running in sand as they build up their fitness and stamina as guinea pigs in the first match of the tournament. During “normal” times, they weren’t exactly lighting the world afire offensively, so it’s strange that the Under is such a value here.

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