Free MLS Pick Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota Utd
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MLS Handicapping
Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota Utd
Date: Saturday, April 16
Time: 07:00 PM
Venue: Allianz Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: Colorado Rapids 228 / Draw 247/ Minnesota Utd 130 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Colorado 0.5 / Minnesota -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Colorado Rapids are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 6 matches, they have covered this margin 4 times. As for Minnesota United, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 6 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
Colorado Rapids
As the Colorado Rapids travel to take on the Minnesota United, they hope to move above .500, as through 6 matches, they have a record of 2-2-2. This mark places them 9th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Colorado fell to FC Dallas by a score of 3-1. So far, the Colorado Rapids have turned in 1 performance with one goal or less. While on defense, Colorado’s defense has given up at least two goals 2 times this year.
So far, the Colorado Rapids are the 16th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.33 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, Colorado is near the MLS average, giving up 1.33 goals per 90 minutes (17th).
Heading into the match, Diego Rubio leads the Colorado Rapids with 3 goals through 6 matches. Behind him is Mark-Anthony Kaye, who has also found the net 2 times. To start the season, goalie William Yarbrough is turning away goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Colorado Rapids’s opponents have generated a total of 24 shots on target. Yarbrough is saving these attempts at a rate of 75.0%.
Minnesota Utd
As the Minnesota United play host to the Colorado Rapids, they hope to move above .500, as through 6 matches, they have a record of 2-2-2. This mark places them 10th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Minnesota lost to the Austin FC by a score of 1-0. This game was the 1st time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Minnesota has played 1 game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 6 matches, the Minnesota United have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.83 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 27th in the MLS. Defensively, Minnesota is off to a good start, ranking 3rd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.67 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Luis Amarilla leads Minnesota with 2 goals through 6 matches. Behind him is Emanuel Reynoso, who has also found the net 1 time. To start the year, Minnesota Utd has turned to Dayne St. Clair as their primary goalie. In his 4 starts, he has a save percentage of 83.3%, the 7th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 26 shots on target.
Free Colorado Rapids vs. Minnesota Utd MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Minnesota ranks 14th in attacking area possessions, with Colorado sitting 19th. Even though both teams are struggling to generate offensive opportunites, the Colorado Rapids have done a good job at limiting their opponent’s chances in the attacking zone. Given that they have given up the 7th fewest attacking possessions, they have the advantage over Minnesota which ranks 25th.
Look for this to be a low-scoring match, as Minnesota has been highly inefficient on their shot attempts, ranking 23rd in the MLS. However, the team has been tough on defense due to some outstanding goalie play. I recommend taking the under.
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