Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew Prediction and Tips - 16 July 2023
Last updated: Jul 16, 2023, 2:35AM | Published: Jul 10, 2023, 2:15PM
Portland takes on Columbus in MLS action at Providence Park on Sunday, commencing at 12:30pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Portland vs Columbus, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Portland-Columbus MLS game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Portland a 43.2% chance of winning, Columbus a 32.6% chance of winning, and the draw a 24.2% chance of occurring.
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Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLS clash at Providence Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Portland $2.05, Columbus $3.40, Draw $3.80
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.65, Under $2.25
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has Portland at $2.05. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has Columbus Crew at $3.40.
Lastly, PointsBet currently has odds of $3.80 for a draw if you think the score will be level after 90 minutes.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.65, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $2.25.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $3.40 with PointsBet (3.2% edge)
- Total Goals: Under 2.5 at $2.25 with bet365
Stats Insider's Portland vs Columbus predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Betting on Columbus to win is the best option because of the 3.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability when punting on sports.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 2.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.25) that are available from bet365.
Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Prediction
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Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew: Preview
The MLS match-up between Portland and Columbus at Providence Park is scheduled to start at 12:30pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew
- Date: Sunday 16 July 2023
- Time: 12:30pm AEST
- Venue: Providence Park (Portland, Oregon)
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Portland vs Columbus are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLS tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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