MLS Betting Preview: Red-Hot Columbus Crew Host Struggling Revolution

MLS Betting Preview: Red-Hot Columbus Crew Host Struggling Revolution

By Michael Peterson

December 24, 2024 at 10:18 AM

The Columbus Crew host New England Revolution at Lower.com Field in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The Crew enter on an eight-game unbeaten streak, including three straight multi-goal performances.

Key Match Details:

  • When: Saturday at 7:30 PM ET
  • Where: Lower.com Field, Columbus
  • Watch: ESPN+ and Bally Sports Great Lakes
  • Previous Meeting: 2-2 draw in May at New England

Form Guide:

  • Columbus: Unbeaten in 8 games, currently 6th in East (29 points)
  • New England: Winless in 4 games, sitting 10th (25 points)

Key Players:

  • Cucho Hernandez (Columbus): 4 goals in 3 games since joining
  • Lucas Zelarayan (Columbus): Goal and assist last match
  • Gustavo Bou (New England): Goals in 3 straight matches

Team Updates:

  • Columbus traded Miguel Berry after Cucho's strong start
  • New England lost keeper Matt Turner (Arsenal) and striker Adam Buksa (RC Lens)
  • Dorde Petrovic takes over in goal for Revolution (1 clean sheet in 7 starts)

Betting Odds:

  • Columbus: +115
  • New England: +215
  • Draw: +245
  • Total Goals O/U: 2.5 (O: -130, U: +105)
  • First Goal: Columbus -135, New England +110

Prediction: Columbus favored at home given recent form and New England's road struggles. The Crew's attack through Cucho and Zelarayan should prove too strong.

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