Free MLS Pick Nashville vs. Sporting KC
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MLS Handicapping
Nashville vs. Sporting KC
Date: Saturday, April 09
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Children’s Mercy Park
MLS Moneyline Odds: Nashville 210 / Draw 210/ Sporting KC 145 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Nashville 0.5 / Kansas City -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Nashville FC are the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 5 matches, they have covered this margin 3 times. As for the Sporting KC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 6 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
Nashville
The Nashville FC travel to take on the Sporting KC, with an above .500 record, at 2-1-2. This mark places them 10th in the Western Conference. Nashville will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew. So far, the Nashville FC have turned in 1 performance with one goal or less. On defense, they picked up their 2nd shutout of the year.
Through 5 matches, the Nashville FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.8 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 25th in the MLS. On defense, Nashville is 10th in the MLS, giving up 1.0 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Nashville is led by the strong play of C.J. Sapong and Walker Zimmerman, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 50.0% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the year, Nashville has turned to Joe Willis as their primary goalie. In his 5 starts, he has a save percentage of 80.0%, the 11th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 15 shots on target.
Sporting KC
The Sporting KC will host the Nashville FC, with an above .500 record, at 2-0-4. This mark places them 11th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Kansas City lost to Vancouver by a score of 1-0. This game being the 2nd time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Kansas City has played two games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 6 matches, the Sporting KC has struggled on offense, averaging just 0.67 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 26th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Kansas City will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.5 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 19th in the league.
On offense, Sporting KC is led by the strong play of Rémi Walter and Roger Espinoza, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 50.0% 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 60.0%, placing him 24th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 20 shots on goal.
Free Nashville vs. Sporting KC MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at each team’s scoring opportunites, the Sporting KC holds the edge in attacking area possessions, ranking 1st in the league. On the other side, Nashville FC is just 28th in the same category. Even though Kansas City has been the more aggressive offensive team, Kansas City’s defense has been tough on opposing offensive squads, ranking 4th in attacking possessions allowed.
When looking at shot metrics, Kansas City has taken 70 shots compared to just 51 for Nashville. However, Nashville has matched KC’s number of on-target shot attempts. Look for Nashville to take advantage of some struggling goalie play from Kansas City, picking up the win.
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