The Philadelphia Union (2-0-0) and Orlando City SC (2-0-0) meet in Group A action of the MLS is Back Tournament Monday at 8 p.m. ET at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. Below, we preview the Philadelphia-Orlando City betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and picks at BetMGM.
Philadelphia vs. Orlando City: Key injuries
Philadelphia
- F Cory Burke (travel restrictions) out
- M Jose Martinez (suspension) out
- F Sergio Santos (leg) questionable
- M/F Andrew Wooten (undisclosed) doubtful
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Philadelphia vs. Orlando City: MLS odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 8 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Orlando City SC 1, Philadelphia Union 1
Moneyline (ML)
Philadelphia Union (+150) is the slight favorite here, with surprising Orlando City SC (+170) a tempting play at this price level. Both sides won their first two matches of Group A play and are through to the Round of 16, so don’t be surprised to see each side power down.
Orlando is fairly healthy, with no notable injuries to report; however, Santos is nicked for the Doopers, coming off at the half last time out after playing with a leg injury. It wouldn’t be surprising to see him sit in this one to get fit for the knockout stages.
Neither side is likely to push hard, so a DRAW (+260) play makes sense, and could be rather lucrative, too.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 (+115) is also rather attractive. Philadelphia’s defense and goalkeeping have been like a brick wall through two in Central Florida, conceding just one goal, while Orlando has allowed just two markers. Both sides are likely to gladly play a defensive slog, and more than two goals would be a major shocker.
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