Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami Prediction, Expert Picks & Odds: No Messi Changes Everything
Vancouver Whitecaps host Inter Miami in their first clash on Saturday, and the Herons will have to make do without Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets as we offer our best Whitecaps-Herons picks based on the MLS odds.
Inter Miami has been cruising through their recent matches with ease—like slipping into a pair of comfortable Crocs. Their game against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday is suddenly going to be like squeezing into construction boots, a size too small.
Late Thursday, it was confirmed that Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets will not be joining the team for the upcoming match. This trio's absence is apparently due to the demands of a long flight and a congested schedule.
As a result of this unexpected development, Inter Miami's odds have significantly shifted. Initially considered slight favorites with odds at +145, they are now facing an uphill battle as massive underdogs with odds at +270.
Here is our best Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami prediction for Saturday's matchup, along with our expert soccer picks (odds via our best soccer betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami prediction
Under 2.5 goals ⭐⭐⭐
The former Barcelona golden boys' absence must be incredibly frustrating for those who allocated their monthly rent to attend the marquee clash. Obviously, the complexion of the match has drastically changed overnight. Inter Miami has one away victory in three matches without Messi, and his absence is magnified without Suarez and Busquets making the trip.
Inter Miami failed to score in two of their three road matches without Messi but scored three in the other. However, Suarez scored two of those three, and he'll be sitting on the couch next to Messi while eating Pringles as they watch their teammates languish from afar. In addition, five of the previous six Whitecaps' contests hit the Under, offering a solid probability the same will occur on Saturday. FanDuel offers +140 odds, which implies a 41.67% probability. A $10 bet pays a profit of $14 if it hits.
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami game info
- When: Saturday, May 25, 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: BC, Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
- How to watch: Apple TV, MLS Season Pass
- Weather: 54 degrees, cloudy, chance of rain
- Favorite: Whitecaps (-120 via FanDuel)
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami odds
Odds via FanDuel
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps | -120 | -0.5 (-130) | Over 2.5 (-180) |
| Inter Miami | +280 | +0.5 (-105) | Under (+140) |
Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps prediction made Friday at 1 p.m. ET.
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