NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew prediction, odds, MLS picks [5/13/2026]

MLS action continues on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET as Columbus takes on NY Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLS model predicts NY Red Bulls as the most likely winner of the NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus game.

This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's match, including best bets and picks.

NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew prediction: Who will win?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLS game between NY Red Bulls and Columbus, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model suggests a 40.2% chance of NY Red Bulls winning, a 36.8% chance for Columbus, and a 23.1% chance of a draw.

NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew odds

We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Market	NY Red Bulls	Columbus	Draw
Moneyline	+160	+145	+285

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Moneyline	NY Red Bulls	+160

According to our MLS best bets, the top play to make on this game is NY Red Bulls to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew: Correct score predictions

The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

Final Score	Probability
NYR 1-1 COL	10.1%
NYR 2-1 COL	8.5%
NYR 1-2 COL	8.1%

These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score may differ from our predicted winner.

NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew game-day updates and essential details

Wednesday's matchup between NY Red Bulls and Columbus in MLS at Sports Illustrated Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: NY Red Bulls vs. Columbus Crew
• Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium

World Cup 2026 watch: John Tolkin (USA)

NY Red Bulls left-back John Tolkin is firmly on the radar for USMNT fans this season as excitement builds in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2026, with rising interest in World Cup news and early talk about who will win the World Cup. With the United States drawn against Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye in Group D next year, Tolkin's MLS form will be watched closely.

Conclusion

According to our computer model, NY Red Bulls have a 40.2% win probability on Wednesday, Columbus has a 36.8% win probability, and there is a 23.1% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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