Columbus Crew SC
Portland Timbers
Spread
Portland Timbers +0.25 / Columbus Crew SC -0.2577%
consensus
Columbus Crew SC covers
13 models · avg conf 61%
Portland Timbers covers
Portland Timbers are listed as +0.25 on the spread with odds near 1.83, giving them a tangible chance to win or draw and thus cover the spread as the home underdog.
Portland Timbers +0.25 at 1.83 odds offers solid value. The spread being this tight indicates an evenly matched contest. With home advantage at Providence Park, Portland only needs a draw to secure a partial win on the quarter-ball spread. The odds on Portland +0.25 being shorter than Columbus -0.25 suggests bookmakers slightly favor the home side covering. MLS home teams historically perform well in tight spreads.
The spread of Columbus -0.25 at odds of 2.0 (implied 50% probability) versus Portland +0.25 at 1.83 (implied 54.6%) suggests value on Portland covering. MLS home teams typically perform well at Providence Park, which is known for its strong atmosphere. The tight spread indicates a close game is expected, and getting +0.25 (essentially a push if Columbus wins by exactly 1) at favorable odds provides slight value on Portland.
Columbus Crew SC covers
Given Columbus Crew SC is the moneyline favorite, they are expected to win the match. Covering a -0.25 spread means they just need to win outright, which aligns with their favorite status. The odds for Columbus -0.25 are competitive (around 2.0).
Columbus is favored at -0.25 goals (Asian Handicap) with odds of 2.00, while Portland gets +0.25 at 1.83. The -0.25 spread means Columbus backers win if they win outright, push half/win half on a draw, and lose if Portland wins. The consistent pricing across books at this tight spread suggests Columbus has a slight edge to avoid defeat or win outright, making the -0.25 spread valuable.
Columbus Crew SC is given a -0.25 spread advantage across most books with consistent -2 odds, suggesting they are favored to cover. The -0.5 spread alternative also appears, reinforcing the away team's slight edge in expected performance.
With Columbus Crew SC favored at -0.25 and -0.5 spreads with odds around 2.0 to 2.23, the market leans towards them covering the spread. Their implied strength in the moneyline also supports a narrow victory margin.
The spread shows Columbus Crew SC at -0.25 with odds at 2.0, suggesting that they are expected to perform slightly better than Portland Timbers. This aligns with the moneyline odds favoring Columbus.
With spreads like -0.25 for Columbus Crew SC, they are expected to win outright or at least draw, but patterns favor them covering as the slight favorite in team matchups.
Columbus Crew SC is favored by the spread and has a higher chance of covering given their current form and betting odds.
Books show Columbus at small negative spreads (-0.25 to -0.5). Given the moneyline edge and the slim margins implied, Columbus is the likeliest team to cover a small negative line (especially -0.25 where any Columbus win covers).
Given that Columbus is favored to win, the -0.25 spread for the away team at favorable odds (2.00) is the logical pick. This bet requires an outright Columbus victory, which aligns with the moneyline analysis, and offers value over a straight win bet.
With Columbus shaded on the Asian line (-0.25 at ~2.00) and shorter ML, the marginal advantage suggests the Crew to cover the small handicap more often than not.
Moneyline
Portland Timbers +2.97 / Columbus Crew SC +2.3100%
consensus
Columbus Crew SC wins
13 models · avg conf 63%
Columbus Crew SC wins
Columbus Crew SC is consistently priced as the moneyline favorite across all listed odds, with significantly lower odds (averaging around 2.3) compared to Portland Timbers (averaging around 2.9). This indicates a strong market expectation for a Columbus victory.
Columbus Crew SC has consistently lower odds across multiple moneyline listings (average around 2.3 compared to Portland Timbers' average of 2.9), indicating stronger market confidence in their ability to win. This suggests they are the favorites despite playing away.
Columbus Crew SC has slightly better odds and is likely to capitalize on their away performance against a Portland Timbers team that has shown inconsistencies.
The odds consistently favor Columbus Crew SC, indicating they are seen as the stronger team. Their moneyline odds are lower than Portland Timbers across multiple listings, suggesting a higher probability of winning.
Across the majority of the listed moneyline odds, Columbus Crew SC is favored (lower odds around 2.3) compared to Portland Timbers (around 2.9), indicating Crew as the probable winner.
Market consistently prices Columbus as the short(er) favorite across books (moneylines clustered ~2.2–2.33 vs Portland ~2.75–2.97). The consensus lines imply Columbus is the more likely winner in a tight matchup.
Columbus Crew SC is consistently favored across multiple moneyline odds, with lower values (around 2.2-2.33) compared to Portland Timbers (2.75-2.97), indicating higher implied probability of victory.
Columbus Crew SC is consistently priced as the favorite across all available odds, with an average around 2.30, even as the away team. This indicates the market perceives them as the superior side, making them the more probable winner of the match.
Market makes Columbus a slight road favorite (ML ~2.30 vs ~2.90 for Portland) and prices -0.25 near even money, indicating a small edge to the Crew.
The betting odds consistently favor Columbus Crew SC across all bookmakers, with moneyline prices ranging from 2.2 to 2.33 compared to Portland's 2.75-2.97. This implies bookmakers see Columbus as roughly 40-45% likely to win versus Portland's 34-36%. Columbus has been one of the stronger MLS franchises in recent years, and despite playing away, the market views them as the slight favorite. The consistent spread of -0.25 for Columbus further confirms this edge.
Columbus Crew SC has consistently lower odds (2.2-2.33) compared to Portland Timbers (2.75-2.97) across multiple sportsbooks, indicating stronger market confidence in the away team. The -0.25 spread also favors Columbus, suggesting oddsmakers expect a slight edge for the visiting team.
Columbus Crew SC is consistently favored across all books with moneyline odds averaging around 2.30 versus Portland's 2.90. The market shows Columbus as the slight favorite even playing away, suggesting they're the stronger team. However, the relatively close odds indicate this is expected to be a competitive match.
Columbus Crew SC is favored at approximately 2.30 odds despite being the away team, which indicates they are the stronger side. In MLS, away favorites are significant - bookmakers are pricing Columbus as having a ~43% win probability. Portland's odds of ~2.88 suggest only a ~35% home win probability. Columbus's recent form and tactical organization under their system gives them the edge in what should be a competitive match.
Over/Under
O/U 2.7577%
consensus
Over
13 models · avg conf 63%
Over
The odds for Over 2.5 goals (1.65) are notably lower than for Under 2.5 goals (2.1-2.18). This strong disparity suggests the market expects a higher-scoring game with at least three goals. While the 2.75 line is closer, the 2.5 line provides a clearer signal towards the over.
The betting market strongly indicates a high likelihood of goals. The odds for Over 2.5 total goals are very low (around 1.65), which implies a probability of over 60% for three or more goals being scored. This suggests an open, attacking game is expected.
The odds for the over are appealing, and both teams have shown the capacity to score, making it likely the total will exceed 2.75 goals.
The odds for the over 2.75 goals are consistently lower than the under, indicating that bookmakers expect a relatively high-scoring game. Additionally, the lower odds for over 2.5 goals further support this expectation.
Over is juiced at 2.75 (1.86–1.87) and 2.5 (1.65), implying an expected goals figure near or above 3. MLS tendencies and pricing support an over lean.
Totals lines show Over 2.5 or Over 2.75 with favorable odds around 1.65–1.87, suggesting a reasonably likely goal-scoring match between two MLS teams.
Odds for over 2.75/2.5 are generally lower (1.65-1.87) than under (1.95-2.18), suggesting a slight edge to higher-scoring game based on line consensus.
The totals line is predominantly set at 2.5 or 2.75 with 'Over' odds averaging around 1.65 to 1.87, suggesting a slight market bias towards a higher-scoring game. MLS matches often see goals, and both teams have odds indicating competitive play.
The totals line is set at 2.5-2.75 goals with the over slightly favored at most books (1.65-1.87 on Over 2.5/2.75 vs 1.95-2.18 on Under). Both teams have historically been capable of scoring, and early-season MLS matches often see defensive inconsistencies. The market slightly favors the over, and with two quality attacking sides, 3+ goals is reasonable. The Over 2.5 at 1.65 represents solid implied probability of approximately 60%.
The total line sits at 2.5-2.75 goals with Over 2.5 priced at 1.65 and Over 2.75 at 1.86-1.87, indicating bookmaker lean toward goals. Both teams possess attacking quality - Columbus plays an open, possession-based style while Portland at home tends to be more aggressive. The moderate confidence reflects MLS's tendency for 2-3 goal outcomes and both teams' offensive capabilities outweighing defensive solidity.
Under
The totals lines show strong support for under across multiple books. The under 2.75 is priced at 1.95-1.96 while over 2.75 is at 1.86-1.87, indicating slight market preference for under. More notably, under 2.5 commands significant juice at 2.10-2.18, suggesting books expect a lower-scoring affair. MLS matches between evenly-matched teams often result in tactical, tighter contests, supporting the under play.
Lines clustered at 2.5–2.75 and MLS games between evenly matched teams often trend low-scoring. Despite some books favoring the over, a conservative lean to under is supported by the small spreads and the likelihood of a one-goal/low-scoring outcome.
Under odds (1.95-1.96 for 2.75 total, 2.1-2.18 for 2.5 total) are slightly more favorable than Over odds across most sportsbooks, suggesting modest goal-scoring expectations. MLS matches frequently feature defensive play, especially in early-season February matchups, supporting a lower-scoring outcome.