The bottom of the Eastern Conference MLS standings are jam-packed, with five points separating the final playoff spot from dead last. Two of the teams looking to climb up the table meet this week as Toronto FC hosts Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.
Both teams have 16 points, leaving them tied for 11th place with two other teams and only one point out of last place. The Toronto vs Chicago Fire odds are pretty close to even as both teams have played inconsistent throughout 2023.
Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire Odds
Checking on the Toronto vs Chicago Fire odds we see both teams at plus money on the moneyline. Toronto is the favorite at +105, while Chicago Fire is at +230. A draw for this game on the MLS schedule is +255.
Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire Information
Toronto FC vs Chicago Fire
Location of the game: BMO Field. Toronto, Ottawa, Canada.
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 31. 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch: MLS Season Pass
Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire Betting Preview
Toronto FC
The Reds have been much better at home this season than on the road. When they play outside Toronto, the MLS odds are always stacked against them, as they have no wins and three draws in seven games. But at home, Toronto is 3-1 with four draws and 13 of their 16 points.
The Reds have been playing hurt without Michael Bradley, Jonathan Osorio, Deandre Kerr, Adama Diomande. Kerr returned last weekend and scored in a 2-1 win over D.C. United. Mark Anthony Kaye and Jordan Perruzza also returned to action, the latter as an unused substitute.
Federico Bernardeschi leads Toronto with three goals, while Kerr, Kaye, and Richie Laryea each have two. Osorio has a team-best four assists, while Lorenzo Insigne has three goal contributions. Sean Johnson has started all 15 games in goal for TFC, allowing 19 goals, making 43 saves, and keeping five clean sheets.
Chicago Fire
Very little has gone right for the Fire this season, and they have already made a managerial change. Overall they have just three wins from the first 14 games against MLS teams. Only one of those wins has been on the road, a 3-2 win in Miami on March 25.
Chicago has been outscored 24-21 this season, and they have a -5 goal differential on the road. The offense has shown signs of life lately with a pair of 3-3 draws against Atlanta United and at New England Revolution. Georgios Koustsias and Maren Haile-Selassie have scored in both of those draws, while Chicago also benefited from an own goal in each game.
Kei Kamara leads Chicago on the season with four goals while Haile-Selassie and Kacper Przybylko both have three. Six players have scored at least two goals for the Fire this season. Christopher Brady has started all but one game in goal and the 19-year-old has allowed 23 goals while making 44 saves.
Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire Betting Picks
Over/Under: Over 2.5
On the Toronto vs Chicago Fire odds, the goal total is 2.5. The over is -135 and the under is +110. Both of these teams have struggled on defense and allowed multiple goals in recent games. Look for a 2-1 final at least in this contest.
Moneyline/Run Line: Toronto ML +105.
The MLS picks to make here is Toronto to win. They are better at home, and Chicago, while improving last week, still struggles on the road. The Fire haven’t won in Toronto since 2013 and have one win against TFC in their last 15 games.
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