The Columbus Crew (4 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) travel north to take on the Philadelphia Union (4-2-3) Wednesday. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. Below, we preview the Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Crew and Union make up 1 of 12 MLS games Wednesday. There’s no denying it may be one of the better games as the two teams currently rank fourth and third in the Eastern Conference, respectively.
The Crew are coming off a 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire Saturday and have won their last three games. Columbus lost to the New England Revolution and Toronto FC this season, both of which have been road games.
The Union are at home after a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United Saturday. They’re undefeated in their last six matches but are 2-2-1 at home, meaning they’ve actually been better away from Subaru Park.
Columbus Crew at Philadelphia Union: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Columbus Crew +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Philadelphia Union -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -125)
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Prediction
Philadelphia Union 1, Columbus Crew 1
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to the DRAW (+250) as the Crew have been playing well lately and the Union haven’t been better in front of their home fans this year. Also, these two teams play to the other’s strength.
The Union and Crew are at the top of the standings because they don’t give up many goals. In 17 combined games, they’ve given up 13 goals and have scored 20.
Neither team has a dynamic scorer, either. They win on the defensive end.
With Columbus coming off an impressive performance over Chicago and Philadelphia tying a game it really should’ve won, all season these two have seemed among the best in the East. This high-level battle could easily result in a tie.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET the UNDER 2.5 (-125) because, as we noted, the defenses are the strength for both teams. Neither the Union nor the Crew have a player that’s put the ball in the back of the net more than 3 times.
Philadelphia has given up 7 goals, the third-fewest in the East while Columbus is tied with Orlando for the fewest at 6.
This could be a defensive battle, and for that reason, the UNDER 2.5 (-125) is the best value available.
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