The New England Revolution (6 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws) welcome FC Cincinnati (6-1-2) to Gillette Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati is a perfect 5-0-0 at home but just 1-1-2 on the road. It defeated Louisville City 1-0 in a U.S. Open Cup match Wednesday and picked up a 2-1 win over Portland at home in MLS action last Saturday. FCC has won 4 of its last 5 MLS games and is led offensively by F Sergio Santos, who has 4 goals on the season.
The Revolution are 4-0-1 at home this season. They have scored 15 goals and have allowed a mere 8 on the season. New England is just 2-0-2 over its last 4 games and is led in scoring by F Giacomo Vrioni, who has 3 goals on the season. Four other players have scored at least twice this season.
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New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: New England Revolution +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | FC Cincinnati +2405 (bet $100 to win $240) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: -105)
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New England Revolution vs. FC Cincinnati picks and predictions
Prediction
New England Revolution 1, FC Cincinnati 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+240).
The Revs have drawn 2 of their last 4 games and have finished within .3 expected goals of their opponent in 4 of their last 6 outings.
They have consistently played to the level of their opponent but have been able to squeak out wins. FCC has drawn 2 of 4 road games and has been within .6 expected goals in all 4 road matches.
Couple it all and take the DRAW (+240).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-105).
Both teams are tied at the top of the Eastern Conference because of their defense.
FCC is allowing just 1.11 goals per game and has 5 clean sheets. It has allowed 0 or 1 goal in all but 2 games this season. FCC’s offense hasn’t been dynamic either as it has scored 0 or 1 in all but 3 games.
The Revs have a top-tier defense as well and have allowed just 2 goals in 5 home games and have allowed more than 1 goal just once all season.
Ultimately, considering both teams’ defensive strength, back the UNDER 2.5 (-105).
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