FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls odds, picks and predictions
FC Cincinnati (19 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses) welcomes the New York Red Bulls (8-10-13) to TQL Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati is 2-2-1 over its last 5 matches and claimed the Supporters Shield in its 3-2 win over Toronto FC Saturday. Cincinnati sits atop the Eastern Conference with 65 points in 31 matches and has been unstoppable at home, posting a 13-1-1 record. It is led by M Luciano Acosta, who has 15 goals and 10 assists. He is in the running for league MVP.
New York is on the outside looking at a playoff spot, 3 points shy of Montreal for the 9th spot in the conference with 3 games remaining. The Red Bulls are 2-5-8 on the road this season and are led offensively by F Omir Fernandez, who has 6 goals and 3 assists on the season. The Red Bulls have struggled down the stretch, going just 1-2-4 over their last 7.
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FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls odds
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FC Cincinnati vs. New York Red Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
FC Cincinnati 2, New York Red Bulls 0
BET FC CINCINNATI (-120).
FC Cincinnati is chasing more than just history with its first Supporters’ Shield for most points in the league. It should want to continue to showcase its dominance at home and continue to be among the all-time great regular season teams. FCC is 13-1-1 at home and taking on a side that has struggled recently and on the road.
New York has struggled immensely to score, averaging just 0.97 goals per game. FCC has a strong defense and could easily hold the Red Bulls scoreless. New York’s season has been difficult to watch without much offensive production and a middle-of-the-pack defense.
Although Cincinnati doesn’t have much to play for. it will have a packed house and should still win. Take FC CINCINNATI (-120).
LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-105).
New York has gone Under this total in 3 of its last 4 games and in 6 of its last 8. It has been held without a goal in 3 of its last 6 as well and has scored multiple goals just once since July 9. The Red Bulls have a competent defense and a lacking offense.
FCC has gone Under this total in 2 of its last 5 matches, but having the conference locked up could allow them to play at a slower pace and conserve their legs down the stretch.
Nonetheless, the Red Bulls offense has been weak enough and they have a strong enough defense to back fewer goals here. Take UNDER 2.5 (-105).
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