Home: Inter Miami (-280)
Tie: (+430)
Visitor: Atlanta United (+550)
PICK: Inter Miami
The theme of tonight’s decisive game three is “you never know,” as top-seeded Inter Miami hosts ninth-seeded Atlanta United in the MLS Cup Playoffs’ first-round finale. The series stands at 1-1 after Inter Miami took Game One at home with a 2-1 victory, and Atlanta United rallied for a 2-1 home win in Game Two. The winner tonight advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to face either Charlotte FC or Orlando City, whose series is also tied 1-1.
Atlanta has had success against Inter Miami recently, boasting a 3-1-1 record in their last five meetings. Inter Miami, the winner of the Supporters’ Shield, will rely heavily on Lionel Messi, who has yet to score in the MLS Playoffs and aims to net his first-ever playoff goal to propel his team forward.
First Goal Scorer Prop Bets Inter vs Atlanta
- Lionel Messi, Inter Miami (+290): Known for performing in critical moments, US betting apps expect Messi to make his mark with his first MLS Playoffs goal at home. A bet on Messi to score two or more goals at the same odds (+290) could be worthwhile.
Anytime Goal Scorer Props Inter Miami vs Atlanta
- Messi (-170)
- Daniel Rios (ATL) (+220)
- Aleksey Miranchuk (ATL) (+350)
Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Half-Time Result Prediction
- Inter Miami to lead (-135): Favoring Miami for the lead at halftime
- Draw at half-time (+175): A safer alternative in case of a close first half.
Correct Score Combination Inter Miami vs Atlanta United
- Inter Miami CF to win 3-2, 4-2, or 5-2 (+750): Predicting a close first half followed by Inter Miami pulling ahead with an early second-half goal and an additional late goal for a comfortable lead. My pick: a 4-2 final score.
