Alright, there's a few bits to chew over before the Crew take on the Rapids – the odds are out and someone's already done the homework.

1

SportsLine rolls out odds and expert picks

SportsLine has already posted their betting lines, expert selections and even some DFS projections for the 5 September showdown – so you’ve got a starting point if you fancy a punt.

2

FanDuel’s odds are live for the clash

If you’re more of a FanDuel regular, they’ve got the Columbus v Colorado odds up and running, giving you the usual play‑the‑spread vibes ahead of kickoff.

3

Wincomparator dishes out a prediction piece

Wincomparator has put together a prediction article that bundles odds with a quick stats rundown, so you can see a snapshot of what the numbers are saying about this fixture.

Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.