Inter Miami vs. Austin FC prediction, odds, time: 2023 MLS picks, July 1 best bets by proven soccer expert

An interleague MLS battle features Inter Miami and Austin FC squaring off on Saturday evening. Inter Miami are in a massive slump lately, losing five of their last six games, however international superstar Lionel Messi will be joining this group later in July. Austin FC seems to be finding their rhythm, winning two straight games.

Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET from DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Caesars Sportsbook lists Inter Miami as the +150 favorites (risk $100 to win $150) in the latest Inter Miami vs. Austin FC odds, with Austin the +165 underdogs. A draw is priced at +250. The over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Austin FC vs. Inter Miami picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year’s World Cup he has been red-hot, going 156-130-7 for a profit of $3,412 for $100 bettors. Anybody following him has seen huge returns.

Now, Eimer has broken down Inter Miami vs. Austin FC from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Austin FC vs. Inter Miami:

• Inter Miami vs. Austin FC money line: Miami +150, Austin +165, Draw +250
• Inter Miami vs. Austin FC spread: Miami -0.5 (+150)
• Inter Miami vs. Austin FC over/under: 2.5 goals
• Inter Miami vs. Austin FC picks: See picks at Sportsline

Why you should back Austin FC

Austin FC have been playing very solid these past few games. They are playing with confidence and aggression. Sebastián Driussi gives this club a versatile playmaker who attacks from the midfield and creates mismatches. Driussi has registered four goals and two assists thus far. In his last outing, he finished with one assist and three shots.

Defender Jon Gallagher is a quick and energetic player on the backend. Gallagher owns good awareness and will provide an offensive spark from time to time. He is tied for first on the team in goals (5) and tied for second in assists (3). Defender Julio Cascante supplies this unit with an athletic player. Cascante has scored two goals over his past four games. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Inter Miami

Inter Miami have struggled to get the ball inside the net during the past few matchups. Despite that, they have forward Josef Martinez, who can create offense with ease. Martinez is able to strike with either foot to score. The 30-year-old has scored 102 goals in his career thus far. He leads the team in goals (4) during the 2023 campaign.

Forward Leonardo Campana provides Inter Miami with another athletic playmaker. Campana has the ability to attack defenders and put pressure when needed. The 22-year-old scored 11 goals in the 2022 season. On April 29 versus Columbus Crew, Campana scored two goals on three shots total. See which team to pick here.