Free MLS Pick Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia
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MLS Handicapping
Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia
Date: Wednesday, May 18
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Subaru Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Inter Miami 685 / Draw 359/ Philadelphia -219 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Miami 0.5 / Philadelphia -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Inter Miami are the betting underdogs, with the spread set at 0.5 goals. As for the Philadelphia Union, they enter the match as 0.5-goal favorites.
Inter Miami
The Inter Miami travel to take on the Philadelphia Union, with an above .500 record, at 3-2-6. This mark places them 13th in the Eastern Conference. Miami comes into this match off having played to a 2-2 draw against D.C. United. For the season, Inter Miami has finished 3 matches, having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Miami’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
Through 11 matches, the Inter Miami have struggled on offense, averaging just 1.0 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 22nd in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Miami will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.91 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 24th in the league.
On offense, Inter Miami is led by the strong play of Leonardo Campana and Gonzalo Higuaín, who have each found the net 6 times. So far, their combined goals account for 72.7% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Nick Marsman is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 72.7%, placing him 21st among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 52 shots on goal.
Philadelphia
As the Philadelphia Union play host to the Inter Miami, they hope to move above .500, as through 11 matches, they have a record of 5-5-1. This mark places them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia comes into this match off having played to a 1-1 draw against NY Red Bulls. So far, the Philadelphia Union has turned no performances less than 1 goal. On defense, Philadelphia has yet to play a game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, the Philadelphia Union has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.36 goals per 90 minutes (11th). Defensively, Philadelphia is off to a good start, ranking 3rd in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.82 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Philadelphia is led by the strong play of Dániel Gazdag and Julián Carranza, who have each found the net 6 times. So far, their combined goals account for 66.65% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Philadelphia has gotten good performances from Andre Blake. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 43 shots on target, in which Blake has turned home at a rate of 81.4%. This percentage is good for 1st in the MLS.
Free Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Philadelphia ranks 21st in attacking area possessions, with Miami sitting 25th. Not only are both squads struggling to generate offensive opportunites, they are both below-average teams in terms of attacking possessions allowed, with Philadelphia ranking 21st and Miami at 25th.
Heading into this game Philadelphia has a significant advantage on the defense, ranking 3rd in fewest goals allowed. Look for Miami to struggle, as they are in the bottom half of the league in overall shots taken. I recommend taking the under in this match.
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