Here are our MLS picks for Tuesday 8 September 2026. Our model likes one bet here. The one it likes most is Eric Bailly (Columbus Crew SC) Yes Anytime Goalscorer, priced at +3000 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Eric Bailly (Columbus Crew SC) Yes Anytime Goalscorer (+3000)

Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing

As Columbus Crew SC gear up to face D.C. United, all eyes should be on Eric Bailly as a sneaky pick for the Anytime Goalscorer market. While his recent goal stats might not scream value—averaging just 0.2 goals away—there’s more to the story. Bailly has been more active on the road, with an average of 0.6 shots per away match, suggesting he’s not afraid to venture forward and take risks. Columbus will be looking to capitalize on D.C. United’s defensive vulnerabilities, and Bailly’s presence in the box could turn into a golden opportunity. With a hit rate of 1 in his last five away games, he might just surprise us. At those odds, the potential for a payout makes this an enticing wager. Sometimes, it’s the under-the-radar players that make the difference—keep an eye on Bailly to snag a goal when it counts.

That is the model's read on today's MLS card. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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