Free MLS Pick New England vs. D.C. United
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MLS Handicapping
New England vs. D.C. United
Date: Saturday, April 23
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Audi Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: New England 200 / Draw 240/ D.C. United 125 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Foxborough 0.5 / DC -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the New England Revolution are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 7 matches, they have covered this margin 3 times. As for the DC United, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 6 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
New England
The New England Revolution travel to take on the DC United, with an above .500 record, at 2-1-4. This mark places them 11th in the Eastern Conference. Foxborough will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte FC. For the season, the New England Revolution have finished 4 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, Foxborough have played 1 game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, the New England Revolution have been an above-average scoring team, at 1.43 goals per 90 minutes (10th). In terms of defense, Foxborough is near the MLS average, giving up 1.71 goals per 90 minutes (19th).
Heading into the match, Carles Gil leads the Revolution with 3 goals through 7 matches. Behind him is Brandon Bye, who has also found the net 1 time. Early in the season, goalie Earl Edwards Jr. is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 52.9%, placing him 24th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 32 shots on goal.
D.C. United
The DC United will host the New England Revolution, with an above .500 record, at 2-0-4. This mark places them 14th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, DC lost to the Austin FC by a score of 3-2. For the season, the DC United has finished 2 matches having scored at least two goals. While on defense, DC’s defense has given up at least two goals 2 times this year.
Through 6 matches, the DC United has struggled on offense, averaging just 1.17 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 17th in the MLS. In terms of defense, DC is near the MLS average, giving up 1.33 goals per 90 minutes (15th).
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 85% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the season, goalie Bill Hamid is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the DC United’s opponents having generated a total of 31 shots on target. Hamid is saving these attempts at a rate of 74.2%.
Free New England vs. D.C. United MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at how each team has fared while possessing the ball, the New England Revolution have been the better squad at generating opportunites near their opponent’s goal. So far, Foxborough ranks 6th in attacking area touches. This compares favorably to the DC United sitting at 25th in the MLS. Even though DC has been the more aggressive offensive team, DC’s defense has been tough on opposing offensive squads, ranking 5th in attacking possessions allowed.
Heading into this matchup, DC United is the slight betting favorite. However, neither team holds a drastic statistical edge on either side of the field. So far, both teams are near the MLS average in goals scored, but DC United is the slightly better team in terms of goalie play. I see this game ending in a low-scoring draw.
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