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Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew prediction, odds, time: 2023 MLS picks, July 4 best bets by soccer expert

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The Columbus Crew will aim for revenge on Independence Day. Columbus faces Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium, with the Crew looking to return the favor after a home loss to Inter Miami in April. Columbus enters Tuesday's tilt on a six-match unbeaten streak, with five wins over that sample. Miami is winless in MLS competition since May 13, though the club did manage a draw against Austin FC in its last match.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Columbus as the +130 favorite (risk $100 to win $130) in the latest Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew odds, with Miami listed as a +195 underdog. A draw is priced at +250, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami picks, be sure to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer is saying.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 156-130-7 on all soccer picks since the World Cup, returning more than 34 units for his followers. Anyone who follows him is way up.

Now, Eimer has taken an in-depth look at Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew and just locked in his MLS picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew:

  • Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew money line: COL +130, MIA +195, Draw +250 
  • Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew spread: Columbus -0.5 (+130)
  • Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew over/under: 2.5 goals 
  • MIA: Inter Miami are looking for their first win since May 13 
  • COL: The Crew are on a six-match unbeaten run 
  • Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Inter Miami

Inter Miami is under new leadership with Tata Martino, who previously worked with FC Barcelona, a couple of national teams, and Atlanta United during its 2018 MLS Cup title run. That influence projects to be positive for the club, and Inter Miami performed well in a draw against Austin FC last week. Miami had an 18-12 advantage in shots during the match, and for the full season, the club has been much better at home. 

Inter Miami has 12 points in nine matches in Fort Lauderdale, while Columbus isn't the same team away from home. Columbus has a -5 goal differential in road games with five losses in nine appearances, allowing 16 goals in those nine matches. Miami also has a top-notch scorer in Josef Martinez, who has five goals, including one in the draw against Austin. He was the fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 regular season goals, and Martinez was the 2018 MLS MVP. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back the Columbus Crew

Though Columbus has not been strong on the road this season, the Crew are leaps and bounds better than Miami in terms of overall production. Columbus is in the top three of the Eastern Conference with a +12 goal differential, and the Crew have five wins and a draw in the last six matches, out-scoring opponents by seven goals. Inter Miami sits in the basement of the Eastern Conference with 13 losses in 19 games. Miami also has the worst goal differential (-11) in the Eastern Conference, and Columbus has an offense that can score against any opponent. 

The Crew lead MLS with 38 goals and 29 assists, also dominating with 28.7 expected goals this season. Columbus has proven entities with Christian Ramirez and Lucas Zelarayan, with Martinez scoring seven goals (0.72 goals per 90 minutes) and Zelarayan sitting in the top five of MLS with 14 goals + assists this season. See which team to pick here.

How to make Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew picks

Eimer has taken an intensive look at the Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew matchup. He has a pair of best bets, both of which offer plus-money payouts, in addition to a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his picks and analysis on SportsLine.

So who wins Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew in Tuesday's matchup, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew match, all from the expert who is red-hot on his soccer picks, and find out.

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