In midweek MLS action, Orlando City SC (10 wins, 8 losses, 8 draws) visit Nashville SC (11-3-12). The match will kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium. Below, we preview the Orlando City SC vs. Nashville SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
This is a clash of two of the Eastern Conference’s best clubs. Orlando, currently in fifth, could jolt ahead of New York City FC for the third spot in the conference with a win.
Nashville is second in the East with the most draws in MLS. It has a spotless home record with eight wins and six draws. This will be Nashville’s15th home game, so it still has a tough road stretch.
Nashville is led by M Hany Mukhtar and D Walker Zimmerman. Zimmerman was part of MLS’s Best XI in 2019.
Orlando City SC at Nashville SC: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Orlando City SC +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Nashville SC -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Draw +275
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -120)
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Prediction
Nashville SC 2, Orlando City SC 1
Money line (ML)
PASS on Nashville (-145) as the value just isn’t there.
I expect Nashville to win this game, but at that value and with the possibility of a draw, I wouldn’t back it. These two teams drew 1-1 in their last meeting, and with Orlando having shown flashes of a top-tier side, I wouldn’t look to the money line to bet this one.
What I would back is BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (-117). While the value isn’t that much better, it’s an overall better risk.
Orlando has had a soft defense this season while allowing 38 goals through 26 matches. However, it has also scored 37 times. Nashville is in a similar situation just with a stronger defense, having poured in 44 goals and allowing just 26.
Nashville scored in eight of its last nine matches and averages more than 2 goals per game at home. Orlando City averages over a goal per game on the road and scored in 9 of its last 11 games.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the OVER 2.5 (-110) as Nashville has turned on the heat lately.
It has averaged 2 goals per game over the last six games and scored 5 goals in 3 of its last 15 matches. Mukhtar has stepped into full stardom this season.
It’s also telling that Orlando City allowed at least 2 goals in five straight games. OSC has struggled heavily in defense over the past month.
Combine a power offense, a capable offense and a lacking defense, and you should get at least 3 goals Wednesday.
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