Toronto FC (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcome the Columbus Crew (1-1-0) to BMO Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
Toronto FC will see its first home action of the season this week. It fell 3-2 against D.C. United in Week 1 and is most recently coming off a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United FC. All 3 of Toronto’s goals this season have come in the 2nd half and 3 of the 4 goals it has conceded have also been scored in the 2nd half. Dating back to last season, Toronto is 0-2-1 in its last 3 home matches.
Columbus is coming off a 2-0 home victory against D.C. United last week after being blown out 4-1 on the road against the Philadelphia Union in Week 1. All 3 of the Crew’s goals have come in the 1st half of their games, and in both of their previous games they have allowed more shots than they have taken. Dating back to last season, the Crew are 0-3-1 in their last 4 road games.
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Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:07 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Toronto FC +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Columbus Crew +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew picks and predictions
Prediction
Columbus Crew 2, Toronto FC 1
Moneyline (ML)
LEAN COLUMBUS CREW +260.
While Columbus has struggled on the road of late, is has started games much stronger than Toronto has. All of the Crew’s goals have come in the first half which has an impact on the momentum of the game moving forward. The Crew are averaging 1.5 1st-half goals this season which is good for 2nd in the MLS.
The Crew have beaten Toronto FC in each of their last 3 matchups by a score of 2-1 and until proven otherwise deserve to be backed, especially at +260.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (-120).
Both teams sport a 1-1 O/U record thus far with both Overs hitting in losses, but not due to lack of opportunity. In their 2 games this season, the Crew are averaging 10 shots a game while Toronto is averaging 5.5.
On the flip side, both teams’ defenses have allowed ample opportunities with the Crew giving up an average of 17 shots per game and Toronto giving up 13 shots per game.
Taking into account the fast style of play and amount of opportunities on both sides of the ball, take the OVER 2.5 (-120), despite the juice.
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