Free MLS Pick NYCFC vs. Minnesota United
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MLS Handicapping
NYCFC vs. Minnesota Utd
Date: Saturday May 28
Time: 07:00 PM
Venue: Allianz Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: NYCFC 200 / Draw 250/ Minnesota Utd 105 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: New York 0.5 / Minnesota -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the New York City FC are the 0.5 goal underdogs. Through 12 matches, they have covered this margin 9 times. As for Minnesota United, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 13 matches, they have won by at this margin 5 times.
NYCFC
The New York City FC travel to take on the Minnesota United, with an above .500 record, at 7-2-3. This mark places them 2nd in the Eastern Conference. New York will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire. So far, the New York City FC have turned in 4 performances with one goal or less. On defense, they picked up their 7th shutout of the year.
Through 12 matches, the New York City FC have found the net, 24.0, placing them 3rd in the MLS with a per 90 average of 2.0. Defensively, New York is off to a good start, ranking 1st in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 0.75 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Valentín Castellanos leads New York with 7 goals through 10 matches. Behind him is Thiago, who has also found the net 4 times. To start the season, goalie Sean Johnson is turning away goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the New York City FC’s opponents having generated a total of 34 shots on target. Johnson is saving these attempts at a rate of 70.6%.
Minnesota Utd
Minnesota United will host the New York City FC, with an above .500 record, at 5-3-5. This mark places them 8th in the Western Conference. Minnesota comes into the game following a 2-1 win over FC Dallas. For the season, Minnesota United has finished 3 matches, having scored at least two goals. On defense, Minnesota has played 3 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, Minnesota United is the 20th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.15 goals per 90 minutes of action. Defensively, Minnesota is off to a good start, ranking 4th in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 1.0 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Robin Lod leads Minnesota with 6 goals through 12 matches. Behind him is Emanuel Reynoso, who has also found the net 2 times. In terms of goalie play, Minnesota Utd has gotten good performances from Dayne St. Clair. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 62 shots on target, in which Clair has turned home at a rate of 81.5%. This percentage is good for 2nd in the MLS.
Free NYCFC vs. Minnesota Utd MLS Final Analysis:
Coming into this matchup, both New York and Minnesota have done an excellent job at generating possessions in the attacking area of the field. So far, the New York City FC are 6th in attacking area touches, while the Minnesota United ranks 7th. Even though both squads come into this matchup generating attacking possessions at an above average rate, the New York City FC has the advantage on defense, ranking 5th in attacking possessions allowed. On the other side, Minnesota’s opponents have complied 2399 attacking possessions, placing them 25th in the MLS.
On offense, NYCFC has been able to generate shots at a higher rate than Minnesota Utd. So far, NYCFC ranks 2nd in shots taken compared to Minnesota United at 13th. For the year, NYCFC has turned 10.0% of their shot into goals. As for Minnesota Utd, their current shooting percentage is 9.0%. So far, 35.0% of NYCFC’s shots have been on target. On the other side, Minnesota Utd has a season long on target percent of 35.0%. For NYCFC they have converted on 28.9% of these on target shots compared to Minnesota Utd at 25.0%.
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