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Cincinnati vs. Montreal MLS Picks: Home Team Bidding to Secure Second Spot (Oct 18)

Published Oct 14, 5:03am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Oct 14, 5:03am ET

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FC Cincinnati bid to end the season on a high when they host Montreal. Find the odds and our MLS picks here.

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Updated Oct 14, 5:03am ET

  • FC Cincinnati have gone 19-9-5 in the Eastern Conference in 2025
  • Montreal will be hoping to avoid finishing bottom of the conference standings

The pressure will largely be off for FC Cincinnati on the final day of the MLS season, but they will be hoping to secure second spot in the Eastern Conference when they host CF Montreal.

Cincinnati will be among the leading contenders when the playoffs get underway, and their recent form has been solid after going four without a defeat.

Montreal will be aiming to avoid finishing bottom of the conference standings. You can find the MLS odds and our Cincinnati vs. Montreal picks here.

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DATE & TIME

Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 6:00 PM ET
FC Cincinnati
TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
CF Montreal
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
FC Cincinnati -190
The Draw +385
CF Montreal +403

Cincinnati Aiming to Secure Second

FC Cincinnati have already secured their spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but achieving second spot in the standings could ensure a more straightforward passage through the post-season.

Cincinnati have enjoyed another reliable campaign in the MLS, winning three of their last four, and losing just twice in their last seven fixtures.

Last time out, they landed a 1-0 success on the road against the NY Red Bulls. Kevin Denkey netted the winner in the clash.

Possible Lineup
(4-4-1-1) Louro (GK); Powell, Robinson, Hadebe, Engel; Pena, Bucha, Gidi, Evander; Brenner; Denkey

Montreal Hoping to End Season on a High

CF Montreal have never really figured in the playoff battle in the Eastern Conference this season. Instead, they will be hoping to avoid finishing bottom of the standings.

Confidence could be gained from their recent outings, as they have taken four points from their last two matches. They continued to show battling qualities last time out after taking a point against Nashville.

However, defensive issues have been a concern throughout the campaign, keeping clean sheets in just 12% of their matches.

Possible Lineup
(4-2-3-1) Gillier (GK); Hidalgo, Neal, Craig, Petrasso; Loturi, Longstaff; Sealy, Escobar, Jaime; Owusu
Cincinnati vs. Montreal Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Cincinnati Montreal DRAWS
MLS Games 13 6 4 3
Goals 49 28 21

Cincinnati vs. Montreal Picks

Cincinnati have been in reliable form throughout the 2025 season, and they will be among the leading contenders once the playoffs get underway.

Despite an upturn in form for the visitors, it is incredibly challenging to overlook the prospect of a home win when making Cincinnati vs. Montreal picks.

Pick
FC Cincinnati (-190)
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