Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United prediction, odds, start time: 2023 Leagues Cup picks, bets from soccer expert
Inter Miami CF will look to ride the momentum of their thrilling win on Friday when they take on Atlanta United FC on Tuesday in a 2023 Leagues Cup match. The winner secures a spot in the knockout phase. Inter Miami used Lionel Messi's free kick winner in stoppage time to defeat Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener. Meanwhile, this will be Atlanta United's tournament opener. The Five Stripes have dropped their last two MLS matches in a row, including a 2-1 decision to Orlando City SC on July 15.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Inter Miami are listed at +115 (risk $100 to win $115) on the money line, while Atlanta United is +200 in the latest Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami odds at Caesars Sportsbook. A draw is priced at +250, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United picks or 2023 Leagues Cup predictions, be sure to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton is saying.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton finished 2022 as SportsLine's top soccer expert with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He also enters this match on an 11-6 roll on all soccer picks, returning +332 during that span.
Now, Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami:
- Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United money line: Miami +115, Atlanta +200, Draw +250
- Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United over/under: 2.5 goals
- ATL: Atlanta United have scored 42 goals in MLS action in 2023
- MIA: Inter Miami beat Atlanta 2-1 in their May 6 meeting
- Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Atlanta United
Atlanta United have had an up-and-down first half of their MLS season and sit seventh in the Eastern Conference with 35 points. Among the side's leading scorers is defenseman Brooks Lennon. The 25-year-old has played 23 matches, all starts, and has scored three goals, while adding seven assists. He scored goals in back-to-back games earlier this month in wins over Philadelphia and at Montreal.
Also helping power the offense is defender Caleb Wiley, who is tied for the team lead with four goals and has added two assists. The 18-year-old is coming off a match in which he scored a goal on one shot on target in a 2-1 loss to Orlando. He has taken 10 shots on the season, including five on target. His best game was a two-goal and one-assist effort in a 3-0 win at Charlotte on March 11. See which team to back here.
Why you should back Inter Miami
Messi, the 36-year-old international star from Argentina, made a spectacular splash in his debut with Inter Miami, scoring the winning goal on Friday. He is coming off two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, after spending 17 seasons with Barcelona in La Liga. In 75 matches for Paris Saint-Germain, he scored 32 goals, including 21 in 2022-2023. He has been a prolific scorer throughout his career, registering 716 goals in 886 matches.
Forward Josef Martinez leads Inter Miami in scoring with six goals and has one assist in 20 appearances, including 15 starts. He has recorded 35 shots, including 13 on target. Earlier this month, he scored a goal as a substitute in a 2-2 draw with Columbus. He also scored a goal on three shots, including two on target, in a 1-1 draw with Austin FC. See which team to back here.
How to make Inter Miami vs. Atlanta United picks
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