Free MLS Pick D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew
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MLS Handicapping
D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Lower.com Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: D.C. United 440 / Draw 275/ Columbus Crew -154 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: DC 0.5 / Columbus -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the DC United are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 7 matches, they have covered this margin 3 times. As for the Columbus Crew, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 8 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
D.C. United
The DC United travel to take on the Columbus Crew, with an above .500 record, at 3-0-4. This mark places them 11th in the Eastern Conference. DC will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 3-2 victory over New England. For the season, the DC United has finished 3 matches having scored at least two goals. While on defense, DC’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
So far, DC United is the 14th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.43 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, DC is near the MLS average, giving up 1.43 goals per 90 minutes (13th).
On offense, D.C. United is led by the strong play of Ola Kamara and Michael Estrada, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 70.0% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the year, D.C. United has turned to Bill Hamid as their primary goalie. In his 6 starts, he has a save percentage of 74.2%, the 11th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 39 shots on target.
Columbus Crew
Heading into the Columbus Crew’s 9th game of the season, the Crew are below .500 at 2-3-3. This mark places them 12th in the Eastern Conference. Columbus comes into this match off having played to a 0-0 draw against Sporting KC. This game was the 4th time they were shut out on offense. On defense, they picked up their 2nd shutout of the year.
So far, the Columbus Crew are the 17th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.25 goals per 90 minutes of action. On defense, Columbus is 9th in the MLS, giving up 1.0 goals per 90 minutes.
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. To start the season, goalie Eloy Room is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Columbus Crew’s opponents having generated a total of 26 shots on target. Room is saving these attempts at a rate of 69.2%.
Free D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at each team’s scoring opportunites, the Columbus Crew holds the edge in attacking area possessions, ranking 1st in the league. On the other side, DC United is just 26th in the same category. Even though Columbus has done a good job generating offensive possessions near their opponent’s goal, they will be facing a DC defense that specializes in limiting these opportunites, ranking 9th in the fewest attacking possessions allowed. Both squads will need to maximize their opportunites, as Columbus Crew ranks 2nd in this same category.
Heading into this matchup, both Columbus and DC United have been scoring near the MLS average. However, Columbus hold a slight advantage on defense. A key to their success is their ability to limit on target shot attempts. Look for this to play out once again, as the Crew should be able to cover the spread.
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