Nashville SC is still looking for revenge after the Philadelphia Union booted them from the MLS playoffs one season ago and they will get the chance this Sunday with a home game in Music City. The Boys in Gold are coming off a 1-0 loss to the LA Galaxy on April 23 to end a season-starting eight-game road trip. The Union are coming off a 1-1 draw with Montreal and looking for a victory so they reclaim the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
Kickoff at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee is set for 4 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Nashville SC as the +113 favorite (risk $100 to win $113), while Philadelphia is the +290 underdog in the latest Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union odds. A draw is priced at +210 and the over-under for total goals is 1.5. Before locking in any Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union picks, you need to see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 66-49 in his last 115 soccer picks, returning over $1,100 for $100 bettors.
Now, Sutton has broken down the Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union matchup from every angle and just revealed his MLS picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC:
- Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union spread: Nashville -0.5 (+115)
- Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union over-under: 1.5 goals
- Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union money line: Nashville +113, Draw +210, Philadelphia +290
- NSH: Nashville SC is playing its first home game of the season
- PHI: The Union are 2-1-0 on the road this season
Why you should back Nashville
Don't let Nashville's current record fool you. It would be hard for any team to find consistency starting the season on a long road trip, and playing a game at home should do Nashville SC some good. With the roar of the home crowd behind them, Walker Zimmerman and company should fight hard to secure all three points on Sunday.
Nashville SC can also take advantage of the Union giving up three of its five goals conceded this season while on the road. Hany Mukhtar leads the offense with two goals and two assists on the young season and brings an element to Nashville's game they will need to overcome a tough opponent in Philadelphia. Mukhtar finished last season with 19 goals and 10 assists for Nashville SC.
Why you should back Philadelphia
The Union entered the weekend on top of the Eastern Conference for good reason. Despite coming off a 1-1 draw at home against Montreal and a 2-1 loss to Toronto before that, Philadelphia is still outscoring its opponents 12-5 on the season.
Philadelphia also as the psychological advantage having knocked Nashville out of the MLS playoffs a season ago. Gary Smith's men will be looking for revenge and extra emotional in their first home game at the new GEODIS Park, and the Union can spoil their homecoming.
How to make Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union picks
Sutton has analyzed the Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC match from all sides, and he is going over on the goal total. He also provides another confident best bet and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his expert MLS picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Philadelphia Union vs. Nashville SC, all from the soccer expert on a 66-49 run on his latest soccer picks, and find out.
