The Colorado Rapids (2 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws) welcome the Portland Timbers (2-2-5) to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the Colorado Rapids vs. Portland Timbers odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Rapids have unsurprisingly been far better at home. They’ve yet to lose at DSG Park, posting a 2-0-2 record, but they struggle on the road where they’re 0-3-1.
The Rapids have scored 9 goals and allowed 11 through 8 games. They’re led in scoring by 28-year-old Diego Rubio, who has 4 goals this season. They’re coming off a 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC last weekend.
Portland is 9th on the Western Conference table, just ahead of 10th-place Colorado. Portland has 10 goals and allowed 13 through 9 matches.
The Timbers are led by several players as four have scored multiple goals this season. They are coming off back-to-back 0-0 draws. The Timbers have had reasonable success on the road, posting a 1-1-2 record.
Colorado vs. Portland odds, lines, picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:01 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Colorado -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Portland +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Prediction
Colorado 2, Portland 1
Money line (ML)
PASS.
There’s no chance I’m going to bet on the side that’s lower in the standings for -140. Even given its strength at home, I still don’t like the value placed on Colorado.
I find some value in Portland or the draw, but I would prefer to give out BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE at -125.
As mentioned, Portland has played 2 straight 0-0 draws. Prior to that, both teams had scored in 4 straight games. As for Colorado, it has had both teams score in 4 of its last 5.
Both teams are among the 7 in the West that has given up double-digit goals. Expect a plethora of goals.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (-115).
Continuing with that trend, at this value, I like the OVER 2.5 (-115).
Colorado has gone Over 2.5 goals in 4 of its 8 games this season, having topped 3.5 goals in 2 of its last 3. Portland has had this hit in 4 of 9 games but has gone Over 3.5 goals in 2 of its last 4.
Portland ranks 6th in scoring attempts and 6th in shots against. Couple those, and the game should be relatively high-scoring. Considering the trends and the weak defenses, the Over is the better play here.
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