The MLS weekend is going to be very competitive here. However, the MLS is one league that will be the main focal point for the soccer world that likes team play in leagues as the European clubs are off on the weekend for International play. With that being the case, here are the five best bets for the MLS weekend to bring home some money.
MLS Week 23 Predictions and Best Bets
Nashville SC vs. New York City FC Predictions
1×2 Odds: Nashville SC (+180) / New York City FC (+160) / Draw (+240)
Total: Over 2.5 Goals (-109) vs. Under 2.5 Goals (-111)
Nashville comes to the game here after beating up on Atlanta United, but that is not saying much. The Nashville team is also prone to wins or draws. The offense is the 7th best in the MLS, but the goal difference is sitting at 5th best. New York City FC is coming in after a great showing against the powerhouse New England club with a 2-0 win. The offense is the 3rd best in the MLS with 36 goals, but are best in the goal difference at +17. The goal difference and the better defense is going to make the difference in the game here for New York City FC to bring home the win.
Pick: New York City FC (+160)
Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution Predictions
1×2 Odds: Philadelphia Union (+120) / New England (+210) / Draw (+290)
Total: Over 3 Goals (+103) vs. Under 3 Goals (-123)
Philadelphia is struggling on the year recently and even lost to DC United by a 3-1 score. The offense for the Philadelphia club has 28 goals, but a goal difference of +5. New England for their part are coming in as one of the better teams, even with the 2-0 loss to NYCFC in their last game. The offense for the Revolution is the best in the MLS with 44 goals, but also 2nd best in the goal difference at +16. Those numbers are definitely hard to go against and the fact that Philadelphia lost to the lowly DC United club makes this an easy pick for New England.
Pick: New England Revolution +210
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Predictions
1×2 Odds: Houston Dynamo (+100) / Portland Timbers (+265) / Draw (+280)
Total: Over 3 Goals (+110) vs. Under 3 Goals (-130)
Houston lost in their last game to Minnesota. The loss was definitely disappointing on the day by a 2-1 score. The offense for Houston is horrible and 20th in the MLS with 24 goals, but the defense is equally as bad and has the Houston club sitting on a -10 goal difference. Portland ended up getting a win in their last game in what was a shocker over the Seattle team by a 2-0 score. Now, offensively the Portland team has ended up with 29 goals and sits in 13th. The downside is the Portland defense is horrible and is sitting on a goal difference of -10 on the year as well. Look for the game here to tip towards Portland, though, who is horrible defensively but is coming off of a big shutout win over the Seattle club and that gives Portland confidence, but also a better offense.
Pick: Portland Timbers +265
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami CF Predictions
1×2 Odds: FC Cincinnati (+140) / Inter Miami CF (+215) / Draw (+230)
Total: Over 2.5 Goals (+115) vs. Under 2.5 Goals (-135)
Cincinnati is coming here after losing in their last game, but it went over with a 3-2 score. Offensively the Cincinnati club has been horrible with 21 goals scored, but have a -16 on the goal difference. Inter Miami for their part played to a draw in their last game against Orlando. The offense for Inter Miami has not been that bad with 21 goals, but the Inter Miami club is now sitting on a goal difference of -10 on the year so far. Look for the defensive lapses for the Cincinnati club to be costly in this game here as Inter Miami is able to pull out the win.
Pick: Inter Miami CF +215
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Predictions
1×2 Odds: Real Salt Lake (+105) / FC Dallas (+265) / Draw (+265)
Total: Over 2.5 Goals (-125) vs. Under 2.5 Goals (+105)
Real Salt Lake has struggled on the defensive side of the ball in their past 2 games giving up 6 goals combined. Offensively Real has scored 31 goals, but is sitting on a +4 on the goal difference on the season. Dallas is coming here after getting a win in their last game by a 5-3 score over Austin. This year Dallas has ended up getting a total of 30 goals on the year and have a goal difference of -3. Still with the way the offense and the lack of defense for these two teams has been shaping up look for this game to go on the over.
Pick: Over 2.5 Goals (-125)
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