MLS Match Betting Preview for March 23
WagerTalk MLS handicapper Nick Borrman presents his March 23 MLS match betting preview with predictions and best bets including New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami. Which teams is he looking to pick up points and which will have goal scoring? Read his MLS betting preview now!
New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire | March 23 | 1:00pm ET
New England -115 | Draw +270 | Chicago +265
Asian Handicap: New England -0.5 | Total: 2.75
International break has affected New England three-fold with Esmir Bajraktarevic, Noel Buck and Henrich Ravas all missing for the home side.
Bajraktarevic, at only 19 years old, has been a big offensive piece of the puzzle for the Rev having contributed a goal and three assists already, playing large minutes in each of New England's eight games between the Champions Cup and MLS.
Buck at an even younger 18 years of age, isn't as big of a loss, but has contributed solid minutes this season, while New England's starting keeper Henrick Ravas, who has played every minute of all eight matches, is the biggest missing piece.
For Chicago, only the Swiss veteran Xherdan Shaqiri will be away for international duty and I'm not sure it's as big a loss for this team as it was a couple years ago.
In 2022 Shaqiri contributed 19 G+A but his production dropped significantly last season with just 10. He has one goal thus far through four matches and no assists.