Free MLS Pick FC Dallas vs. NY Red Bulls
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MLS Handicapping
FC Dallas vs. NY Red Bulls
Date: Saturday, April 16
Time: 07:00 PM
Venue: Red Bull Arena
MLS Moneyline Odds: FC Dallas 325 / Draw 260/ NY Red Bulls -116 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Dallas 0.5 / New York -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the FC Dallas are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 6 matches, they have covered this margin 5 times. As for the New York Red Bulls, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 6 matches, they have won by at this margin 3 times.
FC Dallas
The FC Dallas travel to take on the New York Red Bulls, with an above .500 record, at 3-2-1. This mark places them 5th in the Western Conference. Dallas will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids. For the season, the FC Dallas has finished 3 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, Dallas has played 2 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 6 matches, the FC Dallas have found the net 10 times, placing them 5th in the MLS with a per 90 average of 1.67. Defensively, Dallas is off to a good start, ranking 4th in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.67 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, FC Dallas is led by the strong play of Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola, who have each found the net 5 times. So far, their combined goals account for 60.0% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the year, FC Dallas has turned to Maarten Paes as their primary goalie. In his 6 starts, he has a save percentage of 78.6%, 10th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 14 shots on target.
NY Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls will host the FC Dallas, with an above .500 record, at 3-1-2. This mark places them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, New York lost to the CF Montréal by a score of 2-1. So far, the New York Red Bulls have turned in 1 performance with one goal or less. While on defense, New York’s defense has given up at least two goals 2 times this year.
So far, the New York Red Bulls have been an above-average scoring team, at 1.5 goals per 90 minutes (10th). On defense, New York is 9th in the MLS, giving up 1.0 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, NY Red Bulls is led by the strong play of Lewis Morgan and Omir Fernandez, who have each found the net 3 times. So far, their combined goals account for 55% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the season, goalie Carlos Coronel is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the New York Red Bulls’ opponents have generated a total of 19 shots on target. Coronel is saving these attempts at a rate of 68.4%.
Free FC Dallas vs. NY Red Bulls MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the New York Red Bulls and FC Dallas are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season New York ranks 22nd in attacking area possessions, with Dallas sitting 17th. Although both squads are generating attacking zone possessions at a below-average rate, the New York Red Bulls have been able to counter this with strong defensive play, giving up the 11th fewest attacking possessions, compared to Dallas which ranks 13rd among MLS units.
In a matchup of two teams that have already accumulated 3 wins on the season, the Red Bulls enter as the home favorites. Despite being the underdogs, Dallas has benefited from stronger goalie play throughout the season. In addition, they also have been a slightly better team at possessing the ball near their opponent’s goal. Look for this to be a closer match than expected. I’m taking Dallas +.5.
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