Free MLS Pick Nashville vs. Columbus Crew
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MLS Handicapping
Nashville vs. Columbus Crew
Date: Saturday, April 02
Time: 06:00 PM
Venue: Lower.com Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: Nashville 255 / Draw 215/ Columbus Crew -109 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Nashville 0.5 / Columbus -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Nashville FC are the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 4 matches, they have covered this margin 2 times. As for the Columbus Crew, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 4 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
Nashville
As the Nashville FC travel to take on the Columbus Crew, they hope to move above .500, as through 4 matches, they have a record of 1-1-2. This mark places them 12th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Nashville fell to Real Salt Lake by a score of 2-1. So far, the Nashville FC have turned in 1 performance with one goal or less. Defensively, this was Nashville’s only game in which they allowed two goals or more.
Through 4 matches, the Nashville FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.75 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 26th in the MLS. In terms of defense, Nashville is near the MLS average, giving up 1.25 goals per 90 minutes (15th).
On offense, Nashville is led by the strong play of Walker Zimmerman and Aníbal Godoy, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 66% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the season, goalie Joe Willis is turning away goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Nashville FC’s opponents having generated a total of 11 shots on target. Willis is saving these attempts at a rate of 72.7%.
Columbus Crew
As the Columbus Crew play host to the Nashville FC, they hope to move above .500, as through 4 matches, they have a record of 2-2-0. This mark places them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Columbus comes into this match off having played to a 1-1 draw against NY Red Bulls. So far, the Columbus Crew have turned in 0 performances with one goal or less. On defense, Columbus have yet to play a game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 4 matches, the Columbus Crew have found the net, 10.0, placing them 1st in the MLS with a par 90 average of 2.5. In terms of defense, Columbus is near the MLS average, giving up 1.25 goals per 90 minutes (17th).
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 year, Columbus Crew has turned to Eloy Room as their primary goalie. In his 4 starts, he has a save percentage of 66.7%, 18th in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 12 shots on target.
Free Nashville vs. Columbus Crew MLS Final Analysis:
Heading into this matchup, Columbus holds a significant advantage on offense, already nothing 10 goals compared to Nashville with just 3. A key to Columbus’ offensive success, is their ability to generate shots, averaging 16 shots per game. Additionally, their per-game rate of 5.75 on target shots per 90 minutes, is also above the league average.
On the defensive end, these two teams have similar statistical profiles, giving up a total of 5 goals. In addition, Columbus has allowed 12 on target shots attempts compared to 11 for Nashville.
Look for Columbus to have yet another game in which they spend a large portion of the game possessing the ball in their opponent’s territory, leading to a big scoring performance and a win over Nashville.
4* Free MLS Playoffs Betting Pick Columbus -109:
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