New York City FC (12-8-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. FC Cincinnati (16-7-4, first in the Eastern Conference)
Cincinnati; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: FC Cincinnati -109, NYCFC +265, Draw +271; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati and New York City FC square off in conference action.
Cincinnati is 11-7-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cincinnati has a 6-2-1 record in games it scores a single goal.
NYCFC is 10-5-3 in Eastern Conference games. NYCFC is 8-5 in one-goal matches.
Saturday’s game is the second time these teams match up this season. NYCFC won the last meeting 1-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Evander has 16 goals and six assists for Cincinnati. Kevin Denkey has scored three goals over the last 10 games.
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