REF’s picks

CF Montreal travel to Lumen Field as clear underdogs but possess enough attacking bite to keep this margin tight. Seattle have been strong at home recently, yet a spread of over a goal gives the visitors vital breathing room in what could be a closer encounter than odds suggest. Montreal's recent form is poor, but they have surprised better sides away from home before.

1. 1Seattle boast a stellar home form with multiple recent multi-goal victories at Lumen Field.
2. 2CF Montreal have struggled significantly on the road lately, losing four of their last five overall.
3. 3A handicap of +1.25 offers a cushion against a potential narrow one-goal victory for the hosts.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.