Lionel Messi to lead Inter Miami to series clinching win over Nashville SC

What: Inter Miami at Nashville SC
Where: Geodis Park
When: Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 pm EST

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Nashville SC in their playoff opener. The Argentinian superstar hopes to close out the best-of-three first-round series on Saturday and earn a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Let's look at the latest betting lines for Nashville SC vs Inter Miami. Odds are subject to change.

	Spread	Money Line	Total Points
Nashville SC	-0.0 (-108)	+153	Ov 3.5 (-108)
Inter Miami	+0.0 (-112)	+149	Un 3.5 (-112)
Draw		+275

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Nashville SC vs Inter Miami

Oddsmakers are giving neither team a definitive edge in game 2 of the best-of-three first-round series. If you're playing the money line on Nashville (+153) or Miami (+149), keep in mind that you will lose the bet if the game goes into penalty kicks. In this case, the match will be scored a draw (+275), even though there are no actual draws in the MLS playoffs.

However, you can also play Inter Miami +0.0 (-112) or Nashville -0.0 (-108) on the point spread - which would pay out if the club you wagered on wins in penalty kicks. The OVER/UNDER for the contest is 3.5 total goals between the two clubs.

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Messi red hot in Miami

Lionel Messi has notched seven goals in the past three games, including two in Inter Miami's 3-1 game 1 victory. The ageless Argentinian posted 29 goals in the regular season to earn the Golden Boot trophy while adding 19 assists. Before the playoffs he signed a contract extension through 2028.

Thanks to Messi's red hot play, Inter Miami is on a four-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 16-4. They've scored 30 goals in their past nine contests, putting together an 8-1 record.

Can Nashville rebound?

In addition to their 3-1 game 1 loss, Nashville SC fell 5-3 to Inter Miami in the regular-season finale. However, aside from that loss, Nashville SC has been a strong team in their home building with a 11-3-3 record at Geodis Park.

Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar combined for 40 goals during the regular season, and Miami's defense has been suspect this season with 55 goals allowed through 34 contests.

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Nashville SC vs Inter Miami Picks

Last year, Inter Miami also won its first playoff game at home after winning the Supporters’ Shield for the league’s best record. However, they dropped their next two games to Atlanta United and were bounced out of the postseason in the first round.

With that memory still fresh, expect a motivated Messi to lead Inter Miami (+149) to a regulation win over Nashville and a spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Inter Miami to defeat Nashville SC

+149

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