Real Salt Lake vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for MLS Match (Red Bulls Can't Break Road Curse)

The 2023 MLS season continues on Saturday with an exciting showdown between Real Salt Lake (9-9-7, 34 points) and New York Red Bulls (6-8-8, 26 points).

Real Salt Lake vs New York Red Bulls Match Info

2023 MLS Regular Season Game
Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Venue: America First Field — Sandy, Utah
Coverage: Apple TV

Salt Lake continued avoiding the loss column earlier this week, playing Sporting Kansas City to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday. At the same time, New York is gunning for a turnaround performance following a 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Real Salt Lake vs New York Red Bulls Odds & Spread

All MLS betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: RSL: (-110) | NY: (+260) | Draw (+250)
Spread: RSL: -1 (+290) | NY: +1 (-120)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (-108) | Under: (-114)
Team to Score the First Goal: RSL: (-160) | NY: (+145) I NO GOALS: (+1000)

Salt Lake enters this contest as the slight home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 9:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under favored at -114 odds.

Real Salt Lake vs New York Red Bulls Betting Trends

- Salt Lake and New York played to a 1-1 draw in the most recent matchup on March 7, 2020.
- Salt Lake sits fourth in the Western Conference with a 9-7-7 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
- New York sits 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 6-8-8 (W-L-D) record in 2023.
- Salt Lake is 3-0-2 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.
- New York is 2-2-1 (W-L-D) in its last five matches.

Real Salt Lake vs New York Red Bulls Prediction & Pick

Salt Lake has done well at avoiding the loss column, going nine consecutive outings without defeat. RSL amassed six victories over that stretch and even tallied a 4-0 victory over Orlando City in its latest home contest just one week ago.

While New York has shown promise at times this season, playing on the road has been a weak spot. The Red Bulls are just 1-5-4 in road scenarios, having not won away from home since May 31. Even worse, they haven't even scored more than one goal in an away game during the 2023 MLS season.

Salt Lake's the better team and has been playing like it, too. Considering that RSL is averaging 2.3 goals in its last six outings while the Red Bulls remain offensively inept on the road, the home team is in the better spot to win.

Final Score Prediction: Salt Lake: 2 | New York: 0

Real Salt Lake vs New York Red Bulls Best Bet

With the odds being where they are, I don't have an issue with an outright Salt Lake win. Again, it's almost as if Pablo Mastroeni's club is allergic to losing recently, whereas the Red Bulls can't be trusted after just one win in their 10 previous road matches.

Whether it's a close meeting or a blowout, Salt Lake won't let victory slip through its grasp.

Bet: Real Salt Lake Moneyline (-110)

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