Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Betting Odds, Offensive Leaders, & Moneyline 5/18/2024

Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Betting Odds, Offensive Leaders, Moneyline – May 18, 2024

May 16, 2024 By Data Skrive • Posted in Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, mls, picks • No Comments

Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew Betting Odds, Offensive Leaders, & Moneyline 5/18/2024

Data Skrive:

One of the worst offensive squads in MLS meets the No. 3 club in the league defensively when Chicago Fire (12 goals scored, 26th in league) hosts Columbus Crew (12 goals conceded). The game starts at 8:30 PM ET at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, May 18 on Apple TV.

Keep reading for our betting preview for this match, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Moneyline

Chicago Fire to win vs Columbus Crew +123

Bet $20, Payout $44.60

Chicago vs. Columbus Odds & Favorites

Favorite: Chicago Fire (+123)
Underdog: Columbus Crew (+196)
Draw: +245
Over/under: 2.5

Chicago Fire Betting Insights

Chicago has scored 12 goals in 13 matches this season (26th in MLS), and Columbus has allowed 12 goals in 12 matches (third in league).
Chicago has won 28.6% of its games this season when it has been a moneyline favorite (2-1-4).
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of +123 or shorter, Chicago has gone 1-0-3 (25.0%).
Chicago has an implied moneyline win probability of 44.8% in this game.

Columbus Crew Betting Insights

Columbus is 15th in MLS in goals scored (16 overall, 1.3 per game), and Chicago is 25th in goals conceded (23 overall, 1.8 per game).
Columbus drew the only game it has played as an underdog this season.
Columbus has played as an underdog of +196 or more once this season and lost that game.
The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 33.8% chance of victory for Columbus.