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MLS Preview: D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC predictions, picks and best bets

Esten McLaren  |  Sportsbook Wire

D.C. United (7-4-6) faces Orlando City SC (5-7-3) Wednesday at 8 p.m. Eastern at Audi Field in Washington.

United's last MLS match was a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on June 1. It'll turn right around after this one and host Toronto FC Saturday.

OCSC beat the Montreal Impact 3-0 on June 1. It'll play the Columbus Crew in another road match Saturday.

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D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC: By the Numbers

  • United has won two straight in the head-to-head series, including a 2-1 victory in March of this campaign.
  • D.C. played to a draw in each of its last three MLS games coming into Wednesday. It is 1-1-4 over its last six and in third place in the Eastern Conference.
  • OCSC is 2-4-0 over its most recent six outings. It is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 18 points.
  • D.C. and OCSC have scored 23 and 22 goals, respectively, through 17 and 15 games played. United has a plus-5 goal differential against Orlando's plus-1.
  • F Wayne Rooney leads United with eight goals on the season.
  • Nani has eight tallies to pace Orlando City.
  • United averages 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per home match. Orlando scores 1.1 and allows 1.0 per match when on the road.

D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC: Key Injuries

United will be without Ds Oniel Fisher (knee) and Chris Odoi-Atsem (hip). Ms Paul Arriola and Junior Moreno are also away on international duty.

Orlando City is officially without M Cristian Higuita. GK Adam Grinwis (quad) and D Joao Moutinho (quad) are questionable. D Robin Jansson will be suspended after his next caution. D Kamal Miller, M Will Johnson, M Jhegson Mendez, D Danilo Acosta and GK Greg Ranjitsingh are away on international duty.

D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC: MLS Best Bet

</div> <p> <strong>Moneyline: United</strong> is a favorable <strong>+120</strong> while at home against a shorthanded Orlando City lineup. It has also been on a roll in the head-to-head series.</p> <p> <strong>Total goals:</strong> <strong>OVER 2.5 (-140)</strong> is the play Wednesday with fewer bodies leading to sloppier play.</p> <p> <strong>Spread 3-way:</strong> Bet the <strong>handicap draw (-1, +310)</strong> and add the <strong>correct score</strong> of <strong>2-1</strong> in favor of <strong>D.C. United (+800)</strong>.</p> <p> <em>Follow Esten on Twitter <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/EstenMcLaren">@EstenMcLaren</a> </em> </p> <p><strong>MORE:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/mariners-felix-hernandez-walk-off-mound-emotional/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">See Felix Hernandez's emotional walk off the mound for the Mariners</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/baker-mayfield-dunks-on-antonio-brown-on-instagram/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Baker Mayfield dunks on Antonio Brown on Instagram</a></p></body></html>

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