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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew predictions for MLS Saturday.
MLS action continues on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET as Columbus locks horns with Miami at Nu Stadium.
Dimers' advanced MLS model projects Miami as the most likely winner in this Miami vs. Columbus prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's match, including best bets and picks.
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLS matchup between Miami and Columbus, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently indicates a 65.2% chance of Miami winning, a 17.3% chance for Columbus, and a 17.5% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 74.5% chance of going over, according to our model.
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Miami | Columbus | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| -159 | +425 | +360 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -275 | +210 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Moneyline: Miami @ -159 via ESPN BET
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 @ -275 via Bet365
According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is Miami to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew: Correct score predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 2-1 Miami win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| MIA 2-1 COL | 8.9% |
| MIA 3-1 COL | 7.7% |
| MIA 2-0 COL | 6.9% |
Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between Miami and Columbus in MLS at Nu Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Nu Stadium
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Miami has a 65.2% win probability on Saturday, Columbus has a 17.3% win probability, and there is a 17.5% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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