Chicago Fire FC at Nashville SC odds, picks and prediction
In one of many MLS games Saturday, Chicago Fire FC (3 wins, 7 losses, 2 draws) travel further south to take on Nashville SC (4-1-7) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire FC odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Fire had a rough start to the season, but they've been playing well as of late.
After a tough loss to FC Cincinnati at home, the Fire have been ironically on fire, scoring nine goals in three matches. They've won two of their last three.
However, they'll be taking on a surging opponent in Nashville SC. Nashville has scored seven in their last three matches and are on a four-match unbeaten streak.
If all things go their way, Nashville could bounce up to second in the East with a win.
Chicago Fire FC at Nashville SC: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Chicago Fire FC +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Nashville SC -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -150 | U: +110)
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Prediction
Nashville SC 1, Chicago Fire 1
Money line (ML)
"LEAN" to a DRAW +280 as the best value on the money line. The thought process is relatively simple - the Fire are playing well and Nashville has shown consistency in playing down to their opponent.
While Nashville is the better team on paper, they haven't played like it since returning from the international break.
They've gone 2-1-2 with one of those wins against the East's worst team Toronto FC. Their other win was via a second-minute goal in a match with minimal attacking.
Taking on a surging Fire team that has been hitting their stride since the international break, it's not going to be an easy home victory for Nashville. The only good value on the money line is the draw, and it certainly is a strong possibility.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET on the UNDER 2.5 (+110) because, despite the Fire's hot streak, they've been relatively poor in the attacking third this season. Yes, they've averaged three goals per game over their last three. Take those away, and they scored four goals in nine games.
Even with their impressive play their goals per game is just over one. They had one goal in seven matches before this recent hot streak, and I think their recent success is swaying these odds.
The Under has hit in three of Nashville's last five games. They've allowed just 13 goals in 12 matches.
Given Chicago's hot streak, these odds are a tad inflated making the Under the best value when betting the total.
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