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New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, picks and predictions

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

New York City FC (4 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws) welcomes the Columbus Crew (3-3-4) to Yankee Stadium for 7 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

New York City FC, who took home the MLS Cup last season, have not gotten out to as strong as a start as they hoped for, sitting 6th on the Eastern Conference table.

NYCFC is led in scoring by 23-year-old F Valentín Castellanos. While they’ve scored 3 or more goals 4 times, they’ve also been held scoreless 4 times.

As for the Crew, they’ve also been relatively disappointing, sitting 9th on the East table.

Columbus is led by 2021 All-Star M Lucas Zelarayán. The Crew have not been playing well as of late, winning just 1 of their last 7 after notching 3 points in 2 of their first 3.

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New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: New York City FC -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Columbus Crew +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +295
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

NYCFC 1, Columbus 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW +295.

It’s certainly just a lean, but the value on a draw is there.

After all, the Crew, whether it be playing up to the likes of the Red Bulls and Sporting KC or playing down to the likes ofSan Jose, have been drawing machines on the road.

They’ve drawn 4 of their 5 road games, and with NYCFC having scored 18 goals in 4 games and then just 1 in the other 5, their inconsistency helps add to this value. Both teams are coming off a draw as well.

With Zelarayán ranking fifth in the MLS in successful dribbles, he should be able to control the pace. Considering the value and how Columbus has played on the road, I’ll take the draw for a small unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the UNDER 2.5 (+105).

I don’t have a super-strong, full-unit play in this game, but I do like the Under. Again, it’s mainly due to the inconsistency both teams have shown this season.

NYCFC has been shut out in 4 games while Columbus had a stretch of 4 games itself where it didn’t tally a goal. Both teams also rank in the top half of the MLS in goals against.

NYCFC drew Sporting KC 0-0 their last time on the pitch while Columbus would’ve hit this under in 5 of its last 7. Generally speaking, it’s still a risky play, so I’d only lay about half a unit here.

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MLS Cup: Portland Timbers vs. New York City FC odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Portland Timbers vs. New York City FC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

On Saturday, New York City FC will travel to Providence Park to take on the Portland Timbers for the MLS Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Portland Timbers vs. New York City FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Obviously, being in the league final is not easy and both have had impressive stretches of play to get here. For NYCFC, they finished fourth on the Eastern Conference table.

For the playoffs, they defeated Atlanta United FC 2-0. Then, drawing top-seeded New England Revolution, NYCFC won in penalties after a 2-2 finish in extra time.

Finally, NYCFC defeated Philadelphia in Philadelphia 2-1. They’ve won two straight playoff games on the road so traveling to a soccer mecca shouldn’t be a huge challenge.

That said, Portland finished fourth in the West, scoring the second-most goals in the conference. The Timbers defeated Minnesota 3-1 then drew top-seeded Colorado, sending them home with a 1-0 loss. Portland then took down Real Salt Lake 2-1. This will be their third home playoff game.

Portland Timbers vs. New York City FC: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: Portland Timbers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | NYCFC Y +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Draw +225
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Portland Timbers 2, New York City FC 2 (Portland 4-3 in penalties)

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DRAW (+225). There really isn’t a bad pick on this money line as these two teams are so tightly matched. Portland’s defense should be the main concern in this one.

The Timbers also don’t have as impressive of a resume. It was assumed the Sounders and Sporting KC were the best teams in the West. Portland drew Real Salt Lake, Minnesota, and Colorado.

While NYCFC feels like the better team on paper (they had a 20 goal differential on the season compared to Portland’s four), the Timbers were 11-4-2 at home.

It’s going to be extremely difficult for NYCFC to leave with a win, let alone one in regular time. With that in mind, I’d play the DRAW (+225) for a tiny wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 2.5 (+100) as the best wager. Both teams have had lethal attacks so far in the playoffs. New York City has scored 2 goals in each of their three games, allowing 3.

On the other side, Portland has averaged 2 goals per game as well. Considering both teams rode their offensive firepower into a top-four seed in their respective conference, I’d bet that happens in this one.

As noted before, Portland’s 52 goals in 34 regular-season games are also concerning enough to bet against their defense.

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Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

On Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, New York City FC will travel to Subaru Park to take on the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Below, we preview the Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

The Union are coming off a dramatic win over Nashville SC.

They originally went down 1-0 before Daniel Gazdag evened it up before the half. Before taking on Nashville, the Union beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on a 123rd-minute goal. It has been two chaotic games for Philadelphia.

As for New York City FC, they’re coming off a win over the East’s best team, the New England Revolution. They won 5-3 in penalty kicks. As for their first game, they defeated Atlanta United 2-0.

Both have had impressive stretches of play to get to this point.

Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: Philadelphia Union +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | New York City FC -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Draw +235
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -114 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Philadelphia 1, New York City FC 1 with NYCFC advancing in PKs

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DRAW +235 as a decent play on the money line. Both teams had to end their previous game in extra time, and with Philadelphia at home, I certainly don’t think this will be a one-sided match.

Three of the 4 postseason games these two teams have combined to play went to extra time. At this level of play, the chances are slim and the defenses tighten up.

Also, the Union’s strength was in their defense, allowing just over a goal per game in the regular season while NYCFC’s strength was their offense. Put the two together and we should have a hard-fought, low-scoring game.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-115) as the Union defense is as good as it gets. Philadelphia had the second-most clean sheets in the MLS during the regular season, and they’ve only given up one goal in the playoffs.

As for NYCFC, they averaged just one goal per game in the two teams’ three matchups during the regular season. It’s just a tough backline to score against, one reason the Under seems like the better play on the total.

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New York City FC at Nashville SC odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s New York City FC at Nashville SC odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

In one of four MLS matches Friday, New York City FC (10 wins, 6 losses, 4 draws) travel south to take on Nashville SC (8-2-11) at Nissan Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. Nashville SC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

After a quality 2-0 home victory against the top-ranked New England Revolution, New York City FC takes to the road. It lost its last road game to the Philadelphia Union Aug. 18.

NYCFC enters Friday fourth in the Eastern Conference. However, it’s just 2-4-3 on the road. It takes on third place Nashville, a side with the most draws in MLS.

Having played 13 of 21 games at home, Nashville is yet to lose at Nissan Stadium. With D Walker Zimmerman still sidelined, Nashville will be down a key piece in the backline.

New York City FC at Nashville SC: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: New York City FC +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Nashville SC +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +210
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -145)

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Prediction

Nashville SC 1, New York City FC 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to the DRAW (+210) as both teams have shown enough competence to not bet against. As noted, Nashville has the most draws in the league and has six in 13 home matches.

The key Eastern Conference battle could easily end 1-1. Both teams have 34 or more goals scored but have allowed just under a goal per game.

Expect both sides to break through at least once. This will be the first time both teams meet this season with Nashville 1-0-2 against the top two teams in the East.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-145) as both teams are healthy and competitive. Despite Zimmerman being sidelined, Nashville SC has defended well.

It has allowed just 6 goals over its last eight games and the Under hit in four of the last six matches. NYCFC hit the Under 2.5 combined goals in four of its last five matches.

Given both sides are solid defensively, the Under looks like the better value.

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New York City FC at New York Red Bulls odds, picks and prediction

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

In Saturday’s MLS action, New York City FC (9 wins, 6 losses, 4 draws) travel to meet the New York Red Bulls (6-9-4). Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

New York City FC was tripped up 1-0 on the road by Philadelphia Union last time out on Thursday, snapping a solid 4-0-2 run.

The Red Bulls snapped a seven-match winless skid with a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Thursday night at home.

The last time these sides met, NYCFC pounded the Red Bulls 5-2 Nov. 2. The last time the Red Bulls hosted their metro rivals, they won 1-0 Aug. 21, 2020. In fact, the home side is 4-0 in the previous four meetings, and 5-0-1 across the past six.

New York City FC at New York Red Bulls: Odds, picks and prediction

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Money line: New York City FC +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | New York Red Bulls +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Draw +250
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Prediction

New York Red Bulls 1, New York City FC 0

Money line (ML)

My money is on the NEW YORK RED BULLS (+250). The home side has dominated in this series winning five of the previous six with one draw. The road team just hasn’t been connecting in this budding rivalry.

And these teams could be a little bit distracted with Tropical Storm Henri approaching the area, breaking their focus a bit. Expect a low-scoring, defensive battle between the player disperse to go hunker down ahead of the storm.

Over/Under (O/U)

The play is UNDER 2.5 (-110) is the way to go here.

The Red Bulls have netted a total of three goals across the past four outings, while conceding just five goals.

For NYCFC, they have bagged four goals in the previous four contests while letting in just four across the past seven matches.

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Columbus Crew at New York City FC odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Columbus Crew at New York City FC odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Crew (6 wins, 3 losses, 6 draws) visit New York City FC (7-5-2) Friday. The match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. Below, we preview the Columbus Crew vs. New York City FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

New York City FC is coming in riding high after putting an absolute beatdown on Orlando City SC. NYCFC defeated Orlando City, the third-place team in the Eastern Conference, 5-0 Sunday. New York City has won five of eight home games.

It’ll be down GK Sean Johnson and D James Sands Friday, as both are playing for the USA in the Gold Cup. As for the Crew, they won’t have F Gyasi Zardes or M Liam Fraser.

The Crew drew four of their last six matches and won the other two, one of which was a 2-1 victory over NYCFC July 17. M Lucas Zelarayán will be the Crew’s most important offensive player with Zardes out.

Columbus Crew at New York City FC: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: Columbus Crew +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | New York City FC -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Draw +320
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +125)

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Prediction

New York City FC 1, Columbus Crew 1

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” on the DRAW (+320) as the best value on the money line.

The Crew have played up to the level of their opposition and have oftentimes left the match even. They have six draws on the season and four in their last six matches.

While NYCFC has played to just two draws, it hasn’t necessarily been thriving of late, with two losses in its last four games. Both sides are in the middle of the pack in the East.

The draw here is the only way to bet the money line as NYCFC to win is far too pricey with it losing the last match between the two sides.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (+125) as Columbus is a low-scoring side and has proven to impose its style of play on the opposition.

The Crew have just 16 goals through 15 games yet still have six wins. That’s possible because they’ve allowed just 12 goals. NYCFC is a dynamic scoring side, having put 26 in the net through 14 matches.

The Crew rank in the top five in save rate and clean sheets. They’ve also played to the Under in three of six matches against Eastern Conference teams with 20 or more goals scored this season.

I’d bet on the Crew imposing their style on NYCFC and just a couple of goals being scored in this match.

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D.C. United at New York City FC odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s D.C. United at New York City FC odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In one of four MLS games Sunday, D.C. United (4 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw) visit New York City FC (4-3-2) at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the D.C. United at New York City FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Since the international break, United has a win and a draw, while NYCFC has a win and a loss.

Despite their opponent taking a red card in both games, United was able to score just 1 goal in the two games. They have not conceded a goal since May 23.

As for New York City FC, they pushed the New England Revolution to their limits in a 3-2 loss in its first game back. It then defeated Atlanta United 1-0 Wednesday.

D.C. United at New York City FC: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:35 a.m. ET.

Money line: D.C. United +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | New York City FC -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Draw +290
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Prediction

New York City FC 2, D.C. United 0

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line because betting on New York City FC is just too risky.

NYCFC kicked off the season with a 2-1 road loss to D.C. United. While it has been playing better since there’s no way one should make a -175 bet in a match between two mid-tier teams in the Eastern Conference.

D.C. United kicked off their first four games of the season allowing over 2 goals per game. Their recent results could be just the luck of playing a team down to 10 men for part of the match.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 2.5 (-120) because New York City FC should be able to push D.C. United into a more aggressive pace.

The first time these teams met there were 3 goals scored. Having put up 5 goals in a game this season, MF Jesus Medina and NYCFC have scored 16 goals through nine matches.

As for D.C. United, they’ve thrived defensively, but as noted, they played an opponent down a man for 77 combined minutes in their last two games.

Those two games were against CF Montreal and Inter Miami, who are both outside of the current playoff picture. The attacking talent of both D.C. United and NYCFC should produce goals, as we saw when NYCFC took on New England.

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New England Revolution at New York City FC preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New England Revolution at New York City FC odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In a premier matchup between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, the New England Revolution (5 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws) travel to take on New York City FC (3-2-2). The game is scheduled to kick off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Red Bull Arena. Below, we preview the New England Revolution vs. New York City FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

Coming off a hard-fought 1-0 win over the last-place FC Cincinnati, New England will look to keep its four-match unbeaten streak alive, but it will be no easy feat. New England and New York are two of just four teams in the East with at least 10 goals.

As for NYCFC, it’ll look to MF Jesús Medina, who is tied for the third-most goals in MLS. New England holds its opponents under a goal per game.

Over its last 4 games, NYCFC has scored 5 and given up 5, so getting back into a rhythm following the international break with a win over the best in the conference would be huge.

New England Revolution at New York City FC: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: New England Revolution +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | New York City FC +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Draw (bet $100 to win $250)
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +125)

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Prediction

New England 2, NYCFC 1

Money line (ML)

BET on the REVOLUTION (+230) because it’s not a fluke that they’re the best team in the conference. Philadelphia may give them some run at top of the East, but New England has looked phenomenal on both sides of the ball.

Offensively, they’re led by F Adam Buksa, who is tied for sixth in goals (4). Buksa is also fifth in shots (29). Defensively, New England is ninth in duel percentage, sixth in save percentage and tied for fifth in clean sheets.

It won’t be an easy win though as NYCFC has the 24-year-old Medina and 22-year-old F Valentín Castellanos, who is also tied for sixth in goals.

Despite the scoring prowess for NYCFC, getting past New England and consistently stopping its barrage of counterattacks will not be easy. For their abilities on both sides of the field, the Revolution should come out on top.

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Over/Under (O/U)

PASS on the Over 2.5 (-165). Despite the scoring prowess, New England has a solid backline. Betting Over 2 goals in soccer at that value is just not worth it.

New York has played seven games, and scored in all of them. However, three games still wouldn’t have topped the Over as they have two 1-1 draws and a 2-0 win. As for New England, it’s the opposite as four of its last five games fell shy of 3 goals.

The offense is there for both teams, but assuming that 3 goals will be hit is never a guarantee. For your money, betting on New England to win is the smarter play.

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New York City FC at DC United preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York City FC at DC United odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

New York City FC and DC United face each other in the opener at Audi Field in Washington D.C. Saturday for an 8 p.m. ET start.

Below, we preview the New York City FC vs. DC United odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

New York City FC at DC United: Odds and lines

Money line: New York City FC -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | DC United +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Draw +280
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +110)

New York City FC at DC United: Key injuries

New York City FC

MF Heber (knee) out
D James Sands (undisclosed) questionable

DC United

D Paul Arriola (quadriceps) out
D Steven Birnbaum (ankle) out
D Chris Odoi-Atsem (undisclosed) out

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New York City FC at DC United: Picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:10 p.m. ET.

Prediction

New York City FC 2, DC United 0

Money line (ML)

NEW YORK CITY FC (-130) is worth a look, as they are unbeaten in its past five matches against DC United (+290). The latter is a tempting play on their home field, but they might take some time to get used to new manager Hernan Losada.

NYCFC -1 (+210) is also worth a small-unit wager for a chance to double up.

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Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 (+110) is a value play at plus-money. Each of the past three meetings in DC have cashed the Under, including a scoreless draw Sept. 7, 2020.

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MLS Picks: Orlando City SC vs. New York City FC preview, odds and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Orlando City SC vs. New York City FC sports betting odds and lines, with MLS betting picks, tips and best bets.

In a Saturday MLS first-round playoff match, the Orlando City SC (11 wins, 4 losses, 8 draws) hosts New York City FC (12-8-3) at noon ET. Below, we preview the Orlando City-New York City betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and predictions.

Orlando City SC vs. New York City FC: Key injuries

Orlando City SC

F Dom Dwyer (knee) out
D Michael Halliday (not medically cleared) out
M David Loera (not medically cleared) out
D Joao Moutinho (groin) out

New York City FC

D Tayvon Gray (undisclosed) out
F Heber (knee) out
M James Sands (foot) out
M Gedion Zelalem (knee) out

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Orlando City SC vs. New York City FC: MLS odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

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Prediction

Orlando City SC 2, New York City FC 1

Money line (ML)

ORLANDO CITY SC (+150) hasn’t lost a match against New York City FC (+160) in the past five meetings, winning twice and posting three draws. So, while NYCFC hasn’t won, it has been a razor-thin margin between the two sides.

Look for Orlando to rebound nicely after a 3-2 loss to Nashville SC in the regular-season finale. NYCFC has won four in a row, but it barely scraped by the non-playoff Chicago Fire 4-3 last time out. Its defense just hasn’t been up to snuff recently, conceding 1.6 goals per match over the past nine.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 2.5 (-162) is a little on the expensive side, but we should see at least three total goals here, so you won’t need to worry. Orlando has netted six total goals in the past two matches on its own pitch, and it is averaging 2.3 goals per match across the past four overall.

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