Chicago Fire try to break losing streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew (4-2-6, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (2-7-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Columbus +126, Chicago +198, Draw +248; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire will try to end a three-game slide when they host the Columbus Crew. The Fire are 1-5-4 against Eastern Conference teams. The Fire have a 2-4 record in games decided by one goal. The Crew are 4-2-2 against Eastern Conference teams. The Crew rank fifth in the Eastern Conference with 16 goals led by Cucho Hernandez with four. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Hugo Cuypers has three goals for the Fire.