Free MLS Pick Columbus Crew vs. Sporting KC
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MLS Handicapping
Columbus Crew vs. Sporting KC
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Children’s Mercy Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Columbus Crew 199 / Draw 244/ Sporting KC 145 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Columbus 0.5 / Kansas City -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Columbus Crew are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 7 matches, they have covered this margin 4 times. As for the Sporting KC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 8 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
Columbus Crew
As the Columbus Crew travel to take on the Sporting KC, they hope to move above .500, as through 7 matches, they have a record of 2-2-3. This mark places them 9th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Columbus fell to Orlando City by a score of 2-0. This game was the 3rd time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Columbus’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
So far, the Columbus Crew have been an above-average scoring team, at 1.43 goals per 90 minutes (12th). In terms of defense, Columbus is near the MLS average, giving up 1.14 goals per 90 minutes (14th).
On offense, Columbus Crew is led by the strong play of Lucas Zelarayán and Derrick Etienne, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 60.0% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Eloy Room is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 65.2%, placing him 19th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 23 shots on goal.
Sporting KC
The Sporting KC will host the Columbus Crew, with an above .500 record, at 2-0-6. This mark places them 12th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Kansas City lost to the Los Angeles FC by a score of 3-1. So far, the Sporting KC has turned in 2 performances with one goal or less. Defensively, this was Kansas City’s only game in which they allowed two goals or more.
Through 8 matches, the Sporting KC has struggled on offense, averaging just 0.62 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 28th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Kansas City will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.75 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 23rd in the league.
On offense, Sporting KC is led by the strong play of Rémi Walter and Johnny Russell, who have each found the net 2 times. So far, their combined goals account for 60.0% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Tim Melia is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 53.6%, placing him 26th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 28 shots on goal.
Free Columbus Crew vs. Sporting KC MLS Final Analysis:
Coming into this matchup, both Columbus and Kansas City have done an excellent job at generating possessions in the attacking area of the field. So far, the Columbus Crew are 1st in attacking area touches, while the Sporting KC rank 3rd. Heading into this game, something has to give, as both the Sporting KC and Columbus Crew rank well in generated attacking possessions and attacking possessions allowed. So far Kansas City has given up 936 possessions near the goal (7th) compared to Columbus at 1st (729).
Heading into this matchup, Columbus has the advantage on both offense and defense. So far, the Crew are ranked 12th in scoring compared to KC which ranks 26th. On the other side, Columbus is only an average defensive unit, but this still compares favorably to the Sporting KC. Look for the Crew to pick up an easy win.
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