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MLS Preview: D.C. United vs. Toronto FC predictions, picks and best bets

Esten McLaren  |  Sportsbook Wire

D.C. United (8-4-6) and Toronto FC (6-7-4) are both fresh off victories from Wednesday night and the two clubs will hook up Saturday at Audi Field in Washington DC. The match will get underway at 8 p.m. Eastern.

United got past Orlando City SC 1-0 on home field Wednesday. Toronto FC was also at home, beating Atlanta 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Alex Pozuelo.

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D.C. United vs. Toronto FC: By the Numbers

  • The two clubs played to a scoreless draw on May 15 in their lone meeting of the season thus far. D.C. won the final meeting of 2018 1-0 after the two sides played to a 4-4 draw last June.
  • Toronto enters 1-1-1 over its last three MLS matches. D.C. is 1-2-0 over its last three and hasn't lost since May 18, a streak covering five games.

  • F Wayne Rooney leads both clubs with nine goals on the year. Pozuelo's two in Wednesday's match give him seven tallies and eight assists through 14 games.
  • D.C. keeper Bill Hamid leads MLS with 70 saves on 90 shots faced. He's pitched eight clean sheets for his most in a season since 2015.

D.C. United vs. Toronto FC: Key Injuries

United Ds Oniel Fisher and Chris Odoi-Atsem will remain sidelined by injury Saturday.

Toronto FC Ds Auro and Chris Mavinga are both questionable.

D.C. United vs. Toronto FC: MLS Best Bet

</div> <p> <strong>Moneyline:</strong> <strong>United</strong> has been on a roll of late and it's still getting plus money at <strong>+100</strong> vs. TFC (+250). Keep rolling with the home side until they show signs of weakness.</p> <p> <strong>Total goals:</strong> D.C. home games average 2.6 total goals while TFC plays to an average of three total goals as the visitor. Take <strong>OVER 2.5 (-156)</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Spread 3-way:</strong> Back the <strong>handicap draw (-1, +290)</strong> for United to win by a single goal.</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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