Inter Miami CF vs. D.C. United odds, picks and predictions – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

Inter Miami CF (8 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses) welcomes D.C. United (4-5-4) to Chase Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Below, we previewFanDuel Sportsbookslines around the Inter Miami CF vs. D.C. United odds, and make our best expert MLS picks and predictions.

Inter had its 5-game win streak snap Wednesday in a 0-0 road draw with Orlando City. It still sits atop the Eastern Conference despite the disappointing result. F Lionel Messi, who leads the teams dynamic offense, sat out due to a knee injury but is not on the injury report for Saturday. When Messi captains the team, Inter is 7-1-0. It is 4-2-1 at home this season.

United sits 8th in the Eastern Conference with a -3 goal differential. Its defense has struggled, allowing 23 goals, but its offense has the 5th-most goals in the conference (20). It is coming off a 4-1 home loss to the New York Red Bulls Wednesday. United is just 2-1-3 in its last 6 games. F Christian Benteke is leading the team, having netted 11 goals in 11 matches.

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Inter Miami 3, D.C. United 1

PASS.

Inter is the far more put-together side and has the experience and technical expertise to win the game.

Inter is 4-0 at home when Messi captains the team. The odds reflect that, and at -195, theres not much value in backing the home side.

BET OVER 3.5 (-110).

Messi is the engine that keeps Inter going. Inter has scored 24 goals in the last 6 games in which Messi has played.

United has given up at least 2 goals in 3 straight games to less potent attacking sides. It has also scored 2 goals per game over its last 4. United has strong attacking players in Benteke and should be able to break through on a Miami defense that has allowed 20 goals in 14 matches.

Expect a high-scoring battle, and take OVER 3.5 (-110).

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Inter Miami CF vs. D.C. United odds, picks and predictions - USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire