Lionel Messi leads his new team into an interesting match on Wednesday evening. Messi and Inter Miami take on Orlando City SC in a 2023 Leagues Cup battle. The Round of 32 game pits teams with 2-0 records in the tournament. Inter Miami also hosts the matchup at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with renewed optimism around the franchise.
Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET. Inter Miami are the -145 favorites (risk $145 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Inter Miami vs. Orlando City odds. Orlando City are the +360 underdogs, a draw is priced at +295, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Orlando City vs. Inter Miami 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. Orlando City and just locked in his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines for Orlando City vs. Inter Miami:
- Inter Miami vs. Orlando City money line: Miami -145, Draw +295, Orlando +360
- Inter Miami vs. Orlando City spread: Miami -0.5 (-145)
- Inter Miami vs. Orlando City over/under: 2.5 goals
- Inter Miami vs. Orlando City picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Inter Miami
Inter Miami have been a different team in recent days. The team's improvement not only stems from the addition of Messi, but also with Sergio Busquets. Busquets is a nine-time La Liga winner and former FC Barcelona captain, and he has long partnered with Messi to form a dynamic collaboration. From there, Messi has been incredibly productive in the first two matches since joining Inter Miami.
Messi scored the game-winner in his debut against Cruz Azul, and he produced two goals and an assist in a dominant 4-0 win over Atlanta United. Midfielder Robert Taylor also scored twice in that victory, and Inter Miami is 2-0 with Messi on board. Beyond that, Inter Miami have won the last three matches in non-MLS competition, and the presence of a raucous home crowd should aid the team. See which team to back here.
Why you should back Orlando City
Orlando City won the last head-to-head matchup against Inter Miami by a 3-1 margin on May 20 in Fort Lauderdale. As such, the club won't be deterred by a familiar MLS opponent, and Orlando are currently in the top five of the Eastern Conference this season. The club has allowed only 28 goals in 23 MLS matches, and Orlando defeated both Liga MX power Santos Laguna and MLS foe Houston Dynamo to reach this point in Leagues Cup action. Both wins were close-fought, but Orlando made plays when needed, and 22-year-old standout Duncan McGuire is a true X-factor.
He has scored in three straight games across competition, including both Leagues Cup contests. McGuire leads the club with eight goals in league play this season, and he is also No. 2 in the entire league in scoring 0.88 goals per 90 minutes. Inter Miami has undoubtedly improved with Messi, but Miami also has an 11-match winless streak in MLS games and the club has the fewest points (18) in MLS this season. See which team to back here.
How to make Inter Miami vs. Orlando City picks
Green has taken an intensive look at the Inter Miami vs. Orlando City matchup and locked in a pair of best bets. He's only sharing his pick and analysis on SportsLine.
Who wins Inter Miami vs. Orlando City, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Inter Miami vs. Orlando City, all from the expert who has been profitable in multiple areas of his soccer picks, and find out.
