Columbus Crew vs. Los Angeles FC: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

It's an all-US Leagues Cup Final for the second year in a row with Columbus Crew hosting Los Angeles FC at Lower.com Field where Wilfried Nancy's side are almost unbeatable.

The Crew have lost just two of their last 42 home matches, a run that included a 2-1 win over LAFC in the MLS Cup Final last December.

Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles FC betting picks and predictions

Columbus Crew to win (+115)

Home advantage is the real deal in Columbus with the Crew pretty much unbeatable whenever they set foot on Lower.com Field.

Since a 2-1 loss at home to Montreal two years ago this month they have lost only two matches in front of their own supporters, once to Inter Miami, the other against FC Cincinnati.

That's the size of the task that is facing Los Angeles, who were beaten at this very stadium last December, 2-1, in the MLS Cup Final.

LAFC have gone through the Leagues Cup scoring goals for fun - no side has scored more. But the fun should stop in Ohio with Columbus ready to repeat last year's MLS Cup Final in this match.

It may well be closely fought although it's hard not to foresee goals. Over 2.5 goals is -175, and while that's not a price worth risking, it is one that says plenty about the strengths of these two sides.

And it should end with Wilfried Nancy and his boys celebrating another big win and all that goes with it - which is pots of cash and also a later entry into next year's CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The Crew, who won 5-1 in LA just last month, have beaten two top-five conference rivals to get this far, overcoming Inter Miami 3-2 at home and seeing off New York City FC on penalties.

They boast by a distance the best defense in MLS and if Rudy Camacho and his defensive colleagues can keep a lid on red-hot Denis Bouanga - eight goals in his last seven games - then it should be job done.

Diego Rossi to score at any time (+210)

Six-goal Diego Rossi is sharing tournament top-scorer honors with Bouanga, and the Crew marksman looks a spot of value at +210 to find the net again.

The left-sided frontman needs no introduction to LA fans having scored a bag full of goals in Tinseltown during three-and-a-bit prolific years at the club.

After a brief stint in Turkey with Fenerbahce which didn't work out, the Uruguayan has returned to the United States and is loving life in Columbus.

Or he's certainly enjoying the last few weeks with 11 goals in his last 10 matches, most recently a brace in Thursday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia in the semifinals.

Eduard Atuesta Over 0.5 Shots on Target (+200)

Eduard Atuesta is averaging 1.3 shots per game for Los Angeles in MLS this year with a couple of goals to his name.

His chief role is controlling the midfield but he clearly does get forward and may well have to if Columbus get the grip on this final that is expected.

The Colombian, on loan from Brazilian aces Palmeiras, is +200 to have a shot on target and if we know anything about this tournament, it's that LAFC will get their shots away.

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Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles FC odds

Columbus Crew	+115
Tie	+275
Los Angeles FC	+200

Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles FC player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Juan Hernandez (Crew)	+105
Christian Ramirez (Crew)	+187
Diego Rossi (Crew)	+210
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)	+160
Olivier Giroud (LAFC)	+187
Kei Kamara (LAFC)	+250

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