Game Information
St. Louis CITY SC (5W-14L-6D, 21 points) at Chicago Fire (10W-9L-6D, 36 points)
Time: 7:30pm CT Saturday
How to watch: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
DraftKings Odds
Odds: Chicago -175, CITY +340, Draw +350
Total: 3.5 (over -120, under -105)
CITY Heads To Chicago
St. Louis CITY SC looks for a second consecutive win when they travel north to take on Chicago Fire FC tonight in the Windy City.
The two midwestern rivals have split their two meetings since CITY joined MLS, with both clubs winning on their home pitch.
CITY Building Momentum
CITY is coming off one of their most impressive performances of the season their last time out, as they cruised to a 3-1 win over Nashville at Energizer Park.
They need to be able to replicate that performance on the road though, as CITY has struggled to a record of 1W-9L-2D away from home this season.
Chicago Pretty Average
Chicago is currently in 9th place in the Eastern Conference and coming off a 2-2 home draw against LAFC in their last match.
Chicago is also riding a four-game unbeaten streak with two wins and two draws during that stretch.
My Pick
I think Chicago is priced up as too big of a favorite here. CITY is feeling good mojo, they have gotten healthier, they have some fresh faces, and it’s clear they want to finish this season strong with nine games remaining.
I really like CITY +1 in this matchup. I bet a lot of soccer, and I like when there is a spread of 1. When I see that line, I ask myself what is more likely - the favored team to win by 2, or for the game to end in a draw?
I think the answer to that question for this game is it’s definitely more likely we get a draw here.
Chicago is a very average team, and they haven’t played particularly well at home with a record of 3W-4L-5D.
And as poor as CITY’s season has been, they have only lost by multiple goals five times in 25 games.
This bet very well might push, but I really like CITY +1 tonight.
Pick: St. Louis CITY SC +1 at -115 on DraftKings (bet to -120)
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