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Nashville SC (11 wins, 6 losses, 5 draws) welcomes the Philadelphia Union (10-7-4) to GEODIS Park Wednesday. Kickoff in the Eastern Conference clash is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
Nashville is 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 38 points but just 4 points separate it from Philadelphia, which is 6th. Nashville has been dominant because of its sound defense which is allowing just 0.77 goals per game and has given up multiple goals in a game just twice this season. However, it has the fewest goals scored amongst the top 8 teams in the East and is coming off a 1-0 road loss to the Chicago Fire on Saturday. Nashville is led on the attack by F Hany Mukhtar, who has 13 goals and 7 assists, both team highs.
Philadelphia is led by F Julian Carranza, who has 10 goals in 20 matches this season. Its defense hasn’t been quite as dominant as last season but is allowing a respectable 1.19 goals per game. Philadelphia has lost 2 straight contests and 3 of its last 5 and is coming off a 3-1 road loss to LA Galaxy on Sunday. The Union are just 3-6-2 on the road this season.
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Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Nashville SC +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Philadelphia Union +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union picks and predictions
Prediction
Philadelphia Union 1, Nashville SC 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+240).
Philadelphia has struggled on the road as of late, posting just a 1-3-1 record over its last 5 games, but it has had more expected goals than its opponent in 3 of those 5 outings. The talent is there, holding over many players from a roster that topped the MLS last season.
Nashville has lost 3 of its last 4 games and it has allowed a goal in all but 1 match since May 6, which would mean it may need 2 markers on a relatively strong Philly defense to win Wednesday.
This should be a tough battle for both sides, and I would play the DRAW (+240) given the value here.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-112).
Both Philadelphia and Nashville rank in the top 8 in shots against with the Union sitting 2nd in MLS. Nashville ranks 1st in MLS in save percentage, so both sides limit opportunity or have consistently prevented goals from being scored.
Nashville has gone Under in 4 straight games and in 6 of 11 home matches this season. Philadelphia has multiple goals in just 1 of its last 4 road matches as well, so it likely won’t explode offensively on a top-tier defense.
Considering the style of both teams, take the UNDER 2.5 (-112).
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