NYCFC have just one loss in their last five games as they have moved into the top five in the Eastern Conference MLS standings. This weekend they head to North Carolina to take on a Charlotte FC team that is tied for last in the conference with just one win in their last six games.
Charlotte FC v. New York City FC Odds
Looking at the Charlotte FC vs NYC odds for this weekend, Charlotte is a slight favorite.
Moneyline: The hosts are +150 on the moneyline with NYCFC at +175. A draw in this game is +215.
Over/Under Total: The total goals in the Charlotte FC vs NYC odds is listed at 2.5. The over is +105 with the under at -120
Charlotte FC v. New York City FC Information
Charlotte FC vs New York City FC
Location of the game: Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte, NC.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 6. 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch: Apple TV
Charlotte FC v. New York City FC Betting Preview
Charlotte FC
Looking back at MLS scores, Charlotte FC beat NYCFC in both games last season, 3-1 and 1-0. The later win came in September at home when the MLS odds were not in their favor.
Charlotte has been a much better team at home this season, but they still lead the league in goals allowed which is a confident mls picks. They have two wins, and two draws at home this season and have a chance to extend their unbeaten home stretch to five.
They are likely to be without Karol Jozwiak, who was injured in last month’s U.S. Open Cup win. Guzman Corujo and Joseph Mora are also expected to miss the NYCFC clash.
In their MLS schedule, the hottest player for CFC has been Karol Swiderski. He has two goals and two assists on the season, and he either scored or assisted on three of the four goals against NYCFC last year.
NYCFC
The offense has not traveled well for NYCFC this season. They have just two goals in five road games but have bagged 10 goals at home. Talles Magno and Santiago Rodriguez both have three goals on the season to lead the team.
Defender Thiago Martins completed a MLS leading 108 passes on Saturday in the loss at Toronto. He joins Magno and midfielder Keaton Parks as the three players for NYCFC to start all 10 games this season.
The MLS scores for NYCFC have been all over the place. They won two straight home games 2-1 and 3-1, last month but then went to Toronto as favorites in the MLS odds and lost 1-0.
Charlotte FC v. New York City FC Betting Picks
Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals
Looking at the Charlotte FC vs NYCFC odds, the over 2.5 goals is a solid lean. Charlotte gave up three goals last weekend at D.C. United four of their last five games have totaled at least four goals.
Moneyline/Run Line: NYCFC +175
On the Charlotte FC vs NYC odds, the visitors are the smart money line pick. They have a better roster, better manager and less injuries. They haven’t played well on the road, but a win in Charlotte is likely this weekend.
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