FC Cincinnati (8 wins, 10 losses, 8 draws) welcomes the Columbus Crew (8-6-11) to TQL Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we preview the FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
FC Cincinnati has fallen out of playoff position with this being a huge Eastern Conference battle. FCC has 8 games left. They sit tied for 8th, but 5th and 13th place in the East is separated by 6 points.
While it has been a drastic change from years past, FCC is earning points, just not at a quick enough pace. They have drawn 8 of their last 10 matches. FCC is led by F Brandon Vazquez, who has 15 goals on the season.
As for the Crew, they are in playoff position, barely. The Crew sit 7th, 1 point higher than FCC. Columbus is led by M Lucas Zelarayan with 8 goals and 5 assists.