Free MLS Pick Vancouver vs. CF Montréal
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MLS Handicapping
Vancouver vs. CF Montréal
Date: Saturday, April 16
Time: 03:00 PM
Venue: Saputo Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Vancouver 380 / Draw 291/ CF Montréal -134 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Vancouver 0.5 / Montreal -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 6 matches, they have covered this margin 2 times. As for the CF Montreal, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 6 matches, they have won by this margin 2 times.
Vancouver
As the Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel to take on the CF Montreal, they hope to move above .500, as through 6 matches, they have a record of 1-1-4. This mark places them 13th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Vancouver fell to Portland Timbers by a score of 3-2. For the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have finished 1 match having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Vancouver’s defense has given up at least two goals 4 time this year.
Through 6 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.83 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 26th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Vancouver will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.0 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 24th in the league.
On offense, Vancouver is led by the strong play of Tristan Blackmon and Ryan Gauld, who have each found the net 1 time. So far, their combined goals account for 40.0% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Thomas Hasal is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 64.5%, placing him 20th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 31 shots on goal.
CF Montréal
The CF Montreal will host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with an above .500 record, at 2-1-3. This mark places them 9th in the Eastern Conference. Montreal comes into the game following a 2-1 win over NY Red Bulls. For the season, the CF Montreal have finished 3 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, Montreal has played 1 game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 6 matches, the CF Montreal have found the net, 11 times, placing them 3rd in the MLS with a per 90 average of 1.83. In terms of scoring defense, Montreal will also look to tighten things up as they are giving up 2.33 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 26th in the league.
On offense, CF Montréal is led by the strong play of Djordje Mihailovic and Romell Quioto, who have each found the net 3 times. So far, their combined goals account for 45% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Sebastian Breza is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 48.1%, placing him 27th among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 27 shots on goal.
Free Vancouver vs. CF Montréal MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the CF Montreal and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Montreal ranks 16th in attacking area possessions, with Vancouver sitting 21st. Although both squads are generating attacking zone possessions at a below-average rate, the CF Montreal has been able to counter this with strong defensive play, giving up the 9th fewest attacking possessions, compared to Vancouver which ranks 23rd among MLS units.
Given that both Montreal and Vancouver have struggled to find their footing on defense, I expect this to be a high-scoring affair, as even a struggling Vancouver offense should have no problem finding the net. I recommend taking the over.
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