Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the doorstep of the club's first major trophy. On Saturday evening, Inter Miami will face Nashville SC in the 2023 Leagues Cup final. The game will take place at GEODIS Park in Nashville, with each side already qualifying for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Inter Miami advanced with a semifinal win over Philadelphia Union, while Nashville SC defeated Monterrey.
Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Inter Miami are the +102 favorites (risk $100 to win $102) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami odds. Nashville SC are the +230 underdogs, a draw is priced at +265, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Miami are -187 to lift the trophy, while Nashville are +150. Before making any Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC picks or 2023 Leagues Cup predictions, be sure to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green is saying.
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 last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Now, Green has taken an in-depth look at Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Nashville SC vs. Inter Miami:
- Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC money line: Miami +102, Nashville +230, Draw +265
- Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC spread: Inter Miami -0.5 (-115)
- Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC over/under: 2.5 goals
- Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC to lift the trophy: Miami -187, Nashville +150
- NASH: Won last two Leagues Cup matches by combined total of 7-0
- MIA: Unbeaten since Messi's arrival in July
- Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Inter Miami
Messi has engineered a massive turnaround for Inter Miami. Though the club remains in the basement of the Eastern Conference table in terms of MLS standing, Inter Miami are on a six-match winning streak since Messi's arrival on a contract worth more than $100 million through the 2025 MLS season. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and three-time UEFA Men's Player of the Year has a whopping nine goals in six games with Inter Miami, and Messi is already the record holder for most goals in a Leagues Cup.
After 659 goals and 284 assists in 19 club seasons abroad, Messi is dominating at the MLS level and making life easier for his teammates. Inter Miami have 21 goals in six games with Messi on board, including at least three goals in five consecutive matches. Robert Taylor has four goals in six Leagues Cup matches, with Josef Martinez adding three goals of his own, and Inter Miami scored three goals in the first half of a semifinal win over Philadelphia Union. See which team to back here.
Why you should back Nashville SC
Nashville advanced with a 2-0 win over Liga MX club Monterrey in the semifinal, and the MLS club has 17 goals in six Leagues Cup games. Sam Surridge is responsible for three goals in the last three games, though he is a supporting piece around 2022 MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar. He led MLS with 34 goal contributions in 2022, and Mukhtar has 13 goals and seven assists already in MLS action this season. Mukhtar also has two goals and five assists during this Leagues Cup run, and Nashville SC can rely on a top-tier defense.
No club has allowed fewer goals (22) in MLS than Nashville SC this season, and opponents have only three goals in the last four Leagues Cup matches. Nashville SC also have the home-field advantage, and the club has only two losses in 12 MLS matches at home this season. Nashville SC have a +13 goal differential in MLS home matches, including a win over Inter Miami at home on May 17. See which team to back here.
How to make Inter Miami vs. Nashville SC picks
Green has taken an intensive look at the Nashville SC vs. inter Miami matchup and he's leaning Over on the total. He's also locked in three confident best bets, including one that returns plus money. He's only sharing his pick and analysis on SportsLine.
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