MLS picks, predictions, odds and schedule for Saturday, September 28

With most teams having just four regular season games left in the MLS season, there is still plenty to play for as the race for the postseason intensifies.

Just two teams are officially eliminated from playoff contention so there is still lots to be decided as the season comes to an end.

Los Angeles secured the US Open Cup this week with a win over Sporting Kansas City but most teams still have their eyes on the MLS Cup.

Here's our look ahead to Saturday’s action, alongside our expert picks and predictions.

MLS schedule - Saturday, September 28

Cincinnati vs. LAFC	7:30 PM ET	TQL Stadium
D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew	7:30 PM ET	Audi Field
Miami vs. Charlotte	7:30 PM ET	Chase Stadium
Montreal vs. San Jose	7:30 PM ET	Stade Saputo
New England vs. Nashville	7:30 PM ET	Gillette Stadium
New York Red Bulls vs. New York City	7:30 PM ET	Red Bull Arena
Philadelphia vs. Atlanta	7:30 PM ET	Subaru Park
Austin vs. Real Salt Lake	8:30 PM ET	Q2 Stadium
Chicago vs. Toronto	8:30 PM ET	SeatGeek Stadium
Dallas vs. Orlando	8:30 PM ET	Toyota Stadium
Minnesota vs. Colorado	8:30 PM ET	Allianz Field
St Louis vs. Kansas City	8:30 PM ET	CITYPARK
Seattle vs. Houston	10:30 PM ET	Lumen Field
Vancouver vs. Portland	10:30 PM ET	BC Place

MLS Odds- Saturday September 28

Home	Tie	Away
Montreal -118	+290	San Jose +270
D.C. United +180	+260	Columbus +130
Cincinnati -110	+270	Los Angeles +260
Inter Miami -200	+333	Charlotte +475
New England +100	+275	Nashville +240
New York RB +110	+260	New York City +220
Philadelphia -138	+300	Atlanta +320
Austin +130	+300	Real Salt Lake +190
Chicago -106	+270	Toronto +250
Dallas +135	+240	Orlando +190
Minnesota +100	+290	Colorado +250
St Louis -125	+300	Kansas City +300
Seattle -125	+275	Houston +310
Vancouver -112	+310	Portland +240

MLS picks & predictions - Saturday September 28

FC Cincinnati to win vs. LAFC (-110)

Los Angeles lifted the US Open Cup this week, beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 in the final. However their exploits in that competition have taken a toll on their league form and they may suffer another defeat here.

LAFC have no wins from their last five MLS games and with a playoff place likely safe, the away team may suffer a hangover from their midweek success.

Cincinnati are unbeaten in their last four and despite the fact they look unlikely to beat Inter Miami to top spot in the Eastern Conference, they can get the win here.

Under 2.5 goals in New York Red Bulls vs. New York City (+160)

A derby clash always tends to be a cagey affair and this matchup between the two New York teams looks set to follow that trend.

There has been fewer than three goals in eight of the last ten MLS clashes between these sides and both teams have struggled for wins recently. NYCFC are nine games without a victory and Red Bulls have won just one of their last ten.

That nervousness may play out in front of goal here and the Under is the pick. 

Inter Miami to win vs. Charlotte FC and both teams to score (+155)

Inter Miami look set to lift this year’s Supporters Shield and they can move one step closer with a win here.

Four of the Herons' last five MLS home games have seen them win and both sides score. As a result, both teams to score has been a winner in their last four MLS games.

Charlotte put four past New England last time out and can get on the scoresheet against Miami, albeit in a loss.

Seattle Sounders to win vs. Houston Dynamo (-125)

Seattle have won eight of their last 11 MLS games and they can extend that good run against a Houston Dynamo side that they are a point behind in the standings.

The hosts have suffered just two home defeats all season and they are capable of taking the three points in what should be a competitive affair.

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.