New York Red Bulls vs. Colorado Rapids prediction, odds, line: Soccer expert reveals 2022 MLS picks for Aug. 2
Tue, Aug 2, 2022
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The New York look to take advantage of a struggling road team when they host the Colorado in an MLS matchup on Tuesday. Colorado (6-6-9) fell to 0-3-7 away from home this season after dropping a 2-1 decision at Seattle on July 23. New York (10-6-6) is coming off a 4-3 triumph at Austin on July 24 and has lost just one of its last five overall league games. The clubs are meeting for the first time since Aug. 31, 2019, when the Rapids posted a 2-0 victory at New York.
Kickoff at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. New York is the -135 favorite (risk $135 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Red Bulls vs. Rapids odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Colorado is the +340 underdog, a regulation draw is +280, and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before locking in any Rapids vs. Red Bulls picks, you really need to see the MLS predictions from soccer insider Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down the New York Red Bulls vs. Colorado Rapids matchup from every angle and just locked in his picks and MLS predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Rapids vs. Red Bulls:
- Red Bulls vs. Rapids spread: New York -0.5 (-135)
- Red Bulls vs. Rapids over/under: 2.5 goals
- Red Bulls vs. Rapids money line: New York -135, Colorado +340, Draw +280
- NYRB: The Red Bulls have allowed fewer than two goals in each of their last four home games
- COL: The Rapids have scored in 10 of their last 11 matches
- Red Bulls vs. Rapids picks: See picks here.
The Red Bulls matched their season high in goals in their last MLS match, scoring four times for the third time. It was an impressive feat considering leading scorer was rested for the contest. Forward scored for the second time in four games and midfielder recorded his first goal of the season. Winger and forward also found the back of the net.'
Morgan has registered nine goals in 20 matches during his first season with the Red Bulls after amassing seven in 57 games with over the previous two campaigns. The 25-year-old winger, who also has notched three assists this year, has scored in five of his last 10 league matches and also converted in New York's 2-1 loss to 'in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals.'
has been a strong offensive contributor of late, recording two goals and a pair of assists over his last five matches. The 25-year-old winger, who tallied in Colorado's loss at Seattle, also scored both goals in the team's triumph at New York in 2019. Lewis is second on the team with four goals and is three shy of the career-high he set last season.
The Rapids are led offensively by , who has registered nine goals in 19 matches after totaling eight in 42 contests over the previous two seasons. The 29-year-old striker also is second on the team with three assists. Forward is one of three members of the Rapids with three goals and scored in back-to-back contests before coming away empty against the Sounders.
Green has analyzed the Rapids vs. Red Bulls match from every angle and is leaning over on the goal total. He also provides two confident best bets and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing those picks here.
So who wins the Red Bulls vs. Rapids match on Tuesday? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Rapids vs. Red Bulls, all from the soccer expert who has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons.
