New York City FC (17-12-5, fifth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Charlotte FC (19-13-2, fourth in the Conference during the regular season)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC +151, NYCFC +162; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: New York City FC visits Charlotte FC in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Charlotte is 15-10-1 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 141 shots on goal, averaging 4.1 per game.

NYCFC is 15-8-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. NYCFC is 6-0-2 when it records two goals.

The matchup Tuesday is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. NYCFC won the last game 2-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Idan Gorno has 11 goals and

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