Philadelphia Union tangles with the New England Revolution Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET in a Round of 16 knockout match in the MLS is Back Tournament in the bubble at the Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Florida. We analyze the Philadelphia-New England sports betting odds and lines at BetMGM, while providing MLS betting tips and picks around this matchup.
Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution: Key injuries
Philadelphia Union
- F Cory Burke (travel restrictions) out
- F Andrew Wooten (leg) questionable
New England Revolution
- M Luis Caicedo (knee) out
- M Carles Gil (foot) questionable
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Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution: MLS odds, betting lines and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Philadelphia Union 1, New England Revolution 0
Moneyline (ML)
PHILADELPHIA UNION (+150) is coming off a spirited 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC last time out. They’re considered one of the favorites to win this entire thing, and their most difficult matchup of the knockout stages might be right here against the New England Revolution (+150). The books are pricing this one as a coin flip, with the Draw (+260) also available if there is a tie after full time.
I am feeling the Doopers, however. Philly looked good in scratching out four goals in group play while allowing just two. They edged Inter Miami CF in a great opening game to get their juices flowing, and the Orlando match showed a lot as they netted seven out of a possible nine points in group play.
New England’s defense clamped down, yielding only one goal in three group matches, but they scored just two. The Union have more offense and that will be the difference here. Philly is 4-0-1 in the previous five battles with the Revs.
A winning $10 wager on either Philadelphia Union (+150) or New England Revolution (+150) to win outright nets a profit of $15. A $10 wager on Draw or Tie (+260) would fetch a $26 profit.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 2.5 (+115) is your best bet. The Revs have looked like they’re shooting into a hockey net rather than a soccer net, and their defense is in lockdown mode. Philly is also stout defensively, so goals should be at a premium here.
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