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Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC prediction, odds, line, start time: 2024 MLS picks, experts’ best bets for July 17

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July 17, 2024

Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC prediction, odds, line, start time: 2024 MLS picks, experts' best bets for July 17

The InterMiami CF Herons will look to bounce back from a five-goal loss in their last match as they take on the Toronto F.C Reds in a key MLS Eastern Conference match on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Herons (14-4-5), who are second in the East with 47 points, one out of first, are coming off a 6-1 loss to first-place Cincinnati on July 6. The Reds (8-13-3), who are eighth with 27 points, defeated Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday. This will be the first of two meetings this season between the teams, and the first since Inter Miami’s 4-0 win on September 20, 2023. Lionel Messi (ankle) will miss this game for Miami.

Kickoff is at 7:30 PM ET at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami is listed as the -130 favorites (risk $130 to win $100) in the latest Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC, with Toronto as the +320 underdogs. A draw costs +300 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before we make a choice between Inter Miami and Toronto FC, you should check out what SportsLine football expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sportswriter and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year he was profitable in several areas with his football choices, including European Championship qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League, among others (+3.05).

Now, Green has taken a closer look at the match between Inter Miami and Toronto FC and laid down his Major League Soccer picks. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting odds and trends for Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC:

Moneyline Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC: Inter Miami -130, draw +300, Toronto FC +320
Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC over/under: 2.5 goals
MIA: The Herons have outscored their opponents 51-37 this season
TOR: The Reds are 2-7-3 on the road in 2024
Choices between Inter Miami and Toronto FC: Check out the picks at SportsLine

Why you should support Inter Miami

One of the players who has recently taken a step further is the forward Leonardo Campana. He is third on the team with five goals in 20 games, including 11 starts, with one assist on 29 shots, 12 of which are on target. In the past five games he has scored eleven shots, four of which are on target. With a 2-1 win over the Columbus crew on June 19, he scored a goal on five shots, three of which were on target.

Midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi has also been playing well lately. He ranks fifth on the team with three goals and has added two assists. In a 2–1 win over Charlotte on July 3, he scored a goal while registering two shots, one of which was on target. He has made 15 shots this year, six of which have been on net, including eight in the last five games. The 19-year-old is in his second season at the club and has scored five goals in 42 league appearances. See here which team you should choose.

Why you should support Toronto FC

Helping lead the Reds is moving forward Federico Bernardeschi of Italy. In 21 appearances, all starts, the 30-year-old has scored eight goals and six assists. He has made 76 shots, 26 of which were on target. In the past five games he has scored one goal and fifteen shots, three of which were on target. His goal came in a 2–1 loss to Atlanta on June 29.

Another important part of Toronto FC’s attack is the 33-year-old forward Lorenzo Insigne of Italy. He had an assist in the 2-1 win over Philadelphia on Saturday and another assist in the 2-1 loss at Atlanta. In 16 appearances, including 12 starts this season, Insigne has scored four goals and added five assists. He has also made 39 shots, 13 of which were on target. He is in his third season with the Reds. See here which team you should choose.