Atlanta United vs New York City FC Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for MLS Match (Trust Atlanta's Offense to Shine)

The 2023 MLS season continues on Wednesday with an exciting showdown between Atlanta United (7-7-4, 28 points) and New York City FC (4-7-7, 19 points).

Atlanta vs New York City Match Info

2023 MLS Regular Season Game
Atlanta United vs. New York City FC
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, GA
Coverage: Apple TV/ESPN+

Two teams hoping to keep pace in a crowded Eastern Conference meet head-to-head in MLS action on Wednesday. Atlanta looks to keep the momentum rolling after taking down D.C. United by a score of 3-0 its last time out, while New York City aims to build upon its 1-1 draw against Columbus on Saturday.

Atlanta vs New York City Odds & Spread

All MLS betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: ATL: (+100) | NYC: (+230) | Draw (+240)
Spread: ATL: -1 (+300) | NYC: +1 (-130)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (-136) | Under: (+112)
Team to Score the First Goal: ATL: (-155) | NYC: (+125) I NO GOALS: (+1200)

Atlanta enters this contest as the clear home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over favored at -136 odds.

Atlanta vs New York City Betting Trends

- Atlanta and New York City played to a 1-1 draw in the most recent matchup on April 8.
- Atlanta sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 7-7-4 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
- New York City sits 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 4-7-7 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
- Atlanta is 1-4-0 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- New York City is 0-3-2 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.

Atlanta vs New York City Prediction & Pick

Atlanta's offensive attack has been a big reason for its success so far as the team ranks second in goals scored (35) and second in assists (31). It also helps that head coach Steve Cooke's team also ranks first in long ball percentage as well (57.9%). Everything is clicking down on that end of the pitch.

That does not bode well for New York City's chances of an upset win. Head coach Nicholas Cushing's team ranks 28th in terms of interceptions (128), meaning it is rarely able to stop a team in its tracks when a path to score opens. Expecting them to buck that trend against an elite offense is a lot to ask.

I'll back Atlanta to earn a win at home, which is where it has posted a reliable 6-2-1 (W-D-L) record.

Final Score Prediction: Atlanta: 2 | New York City: 0

Atlanta vs New York City Best Bet

Keep in mind the offensive depth that Atlanta United possesses is not found in the MLS often as 11 different players on the roster have logged at least 1 goal in 2023. Playing against a subpar defense gives the home squad a chance to truly shine on Wednesday night. After all, Atlanta has scored at least 2 goals in four of its last six matches overall and is averaging 1.94 goals per game on the year.

Bet: Atlanta United Over 1.5 Goals (-111)

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