(3%) COLUMBUS (1ST HALF) Both teams have been playing very well but with the match being played at Lower.com Field, the edge goes to Columbus. The Crew are unbeaten in their previous 10 meetings against MLS Western Conference opponents, winning the last three of those by a combined score of 13-1. Including a win over LAFC in the 2023 MLS Cup final, the Crew have won three of their previous four final appearances in major tournaments. With Wilfried Nancy as coach, the Crew have only lost twice here at LowerField.com and have a +59 goal differential. I expect them to come out strong and take a lead into halftime. *good up to -145