U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals Odds and Analysis

Two U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals matches happen on Tuesday, June 6. In the first, Major League Soccer squad FC Cincinnati hosts U.S. League Championship team the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Then in the second match, two MLS teams throw down when the Houston Dynamo heads to Chicago to take on the Fire.

See below for U.S. Open Cup betting lines and analysis for Tuesday’s U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals matches.

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U.S. Open Cup Games: Tuesday, June 6 2023

FC Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Handicap Odds: Cincinnati -0.5 -192 / Pittsburgh +0.5 +137
Money Line Odds: Pittsburgh +440 / Cincinnati -196 / Draw +295
Over Under Total: O 2.5 -138 / U 2.5 +100
TQL Stadium | at 7:00 pm ET

Why FC Cincinnati is a good bet versus Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Cincinnati has won 5 straight. Not only has the favorite in this won 5 in a row, but all 5 victories were versus Major League Soccer teams.

In their last, Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire, another U.S. Cup quarterfinals participant. Also, this happens on soccer Cincy’s grass.

Why Pittsburgh Riverhounds is a good bet versus FC Cincinnati
Like Cincinnati, Pittsburgh has won 5 straight. Unlike their Tuesday rivals, 4 of Pittsburgh’s 5 victories came versus U.S. League Championship teams.

The other win came against MLS team the Columbus Crew in a U.S. Cup matchup. Beating the Crew is a sign the Riverhounds can hang with Cincinnati.

Final Betting Analysis: Pittsburgh Riverhounds at FC Cincinnati
Cincinnati is Major League Soccer’s best team. The home squad in this has an 8 points lead over Nashville in their division. Cincy has a 10 points lead, 38 to 28, over St. Louis City, the leader in MLS’s other division.

Pittsburgh is a quality squad but they play in a lower league, the U.S. League Championship. Although Cincinnati could bounce after the win against Chicago, they should still beat the Riverhounds. The odds are more than fair on the chalk to get it done.

U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals Pick: FC Cincinnati -196 | Bet Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo Today
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Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo

Handicap Odds: Chicago -0.5 -144 / Houston +0.5 +105
Money Line Odds: Houston +340 / Chicago -147 / Draw +260
Over Under Total: O 2.5 -116 / U 2.5 -117
SeatGeek Stadium | at 8:30 pm ET

Why Chicago Fire is a good bet versus Houston Dynamo
The match takes place on the Fire’s pitch. Also, even though Chicago is in second to last place in their Major League Soccer division, the Fire has just 1 less point than Houston.

Chicago lost their last, but the match was versus Cincinnati. Before the loss, the Fire had drawn 3 times and beaten Austin FC.

Why Houston Dynamo is a good bet versus Chicago Fire
In their last U.S. Open Cup match, Houston dominated Minnesota United an impressive 4 goals to 0. The Dynamo also beat Austin FC 2-1 on May 27.

In addition, Houston has 18 points while Chicago has 17. There are signs to suggest the Dynamo can pull off the upset.

Final Betting Analysis: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire
If this match were in Houston, backing the Dynamo might make sense. But the game is in Chicago’s stadium.

The reason that’s a problem is because the Dynamo are a terrible road team. Houston is on a 2-match losing streak, 2-6 versus Vancouver and 0-3 against St. Louis, and both were road games. Chicago is the pick.

U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals Pick: Chicago Fire -147 | Bet Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo Today
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