Rivalry-match week continues with Cincy vs Columbus, in a game that could elevate the winner into the top 5 of the MLS Eastern Conference Standings.

Both teams have their share of issues on the pitch: Columbus struggles to score goals at home because of their focus on hard nose gritty defense, while Cincy will pressure you the entire game to force a team into a battle of speed and fast breaks.

Typically when a stuck between a rock and a hard place, it's easier to choose a winner, rather than bet the total goals, but with Cincy beipic
ng top 5 in goals scored AND goals allowed, it's a no-brainer to take the Over 2.5 goals on Sunday in a heated rivalry.

Columbus is bottom 10 in scoring, but against a poor defending team that will force them out of their defensive shell and into a fire fight, I can see both teams scoring in this matchup (8 of the last 10 games for cincy have had both teams score), and the 3rd goal deciding the winner.

OFFICIAL PICK: OVER 2.75 Goals

BONUS LEAN: Cincinnati Wins