Published Mar 18, 6:07am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 18, 6:07am ET
Credit: Shutterstock
Updated Mar 18, 6:07am ET
Eastern Conference action in the MLS is set for March 21 at Geodis Park, as Nashville bid to maintain their red-hot start to the season when they host Orlando.
The Boys in Gold have won three of their opening four to sit second in the Eastern Conference, while Orlando have won just once in the opening four rounds.
|
|
|---|---|
| Charlotte FC | +112 |
| The Draw | +204 |
| NY Red Bulls | +301 |
Dean Smith’s Charlotte FC will once again be a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference this season. They have made a reliable start to the campaign, losing just once in their opening four fixtures.
Charlotte played out a competitive 0-0 draw with MLS Cup champions Inter Miami last weekend, restricting their talented rivals to just three shots on target.
Pacey wingers Wilfried Zaha and Liel Abada will cause issues for opposing teams in the wide areas, while they have a nice balance in the middle of the park with Ashley Westwood and Pep Biel both being comfortable in possession of the ball.
ALSO SEE: Goodyear 400 Picks, Odds & Preview (Mar 22)
The NY Red Bulls had enjoyed a productive start to the season, but they will be looking to respond on Saturday after failing to win in their last two.
New York avoided a second straight defeat in dramatic fashion last Saturday, scoring a 98th-minute equalizer against Toronto.
That was fully deserved based on their performance, but the Red Bulls were wasteful in the final third, scoring with just one of their six shots on target. They will need to be more efficient if they are to overcome a talented rival on the road this weekend.
| TOTAL | Charlotte | NY Red Bulls | DRAWS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Goals | 34 | 13 | 21 |
The Red Bulls have been reliable in terms of chance creation this season, and that bodes well for their chances on Saturday. At the prices, an away win makes plenty of appeal based on their dominant head-to-head advantage against Charlotte.
|
Pick
NY Red Bulls
|
New Player Bonus
50% up to $1000
|
