The Colorado Rapids (10 wins, 13 losses, 9 draws) welcome FC Dallas (13-8-11) to DSG Park Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas odds, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
As the regular season winds down, FC Dallas has already locked up their playoff spot. They have 50 points through 32 games, but have posted just a 4-5-7 road record.
Two USMNT players lead the way for Dallas — F Jesus Ferreira has 18 goals on the season and winger Paul Arriola has 9. Dallas has won 4 of its last 7 and sits in 3rd place in the West.
On the other hand, Colorado virtually have no chance at the playoffs. After being the West’s top seed a season ago, the Rapids sit in 11th. They’re 6 points shy of the 7th place Minnesota United and -9 in goal differential compared to United. However, they do have a strong home record sitting at 9-2-5 at DSG. They’re led by F Diego Rubio with 14 goals this season.
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Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:49 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Colorado Rapids +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | FC Dallas +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +285
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +133)
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Prediction
Colorado Rapids 3, FC Dallas 2
Money line (ML)
BET COLORADO RAPIDS (+120).
Clearly, Colorado has been a different team at home and would be in the playoffs if they found any rhythm away from DSG Park. Nonetheless, it will have fans into the stadium in an effort to back the Rapids, and against a team without a real reason to compete, they should have that motivation.
Also, both Arriola and Ferreira were at the USMNT camp that ended Tuesday, so they likely will be given limited minutes if they play at all. They’ve combined for more than half FC Dallas’ goals on the season.
The Rapids should be at full strength and, while they lost to FC Dallas 3-1 earlier in the season, Colorado did have more expected goals than them — 1.6 vs. 1.4.
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+155).
While FC Dallas hasn’t been the fast-paced team we’ve been used to as of late, the Rapids have been pushing the pace. They’ve topped this total in 4 of their last 6 matches, having netted at least 2 goals in 2 of their last 3.
It is safe to say a Colorado defense that was among the best in the MLS a season ago isn’t at that level anymore as they’ve also allowed 16 goals in their last 6 matches.
Despite the potentially limited minutes given to Arriola and Ferreira, FC Dallas could let 20-year-old F Alan Velasco loose. He already has 6 goals and could be the top forward against a weak Colorado backline.
Colorado has allowed 1.75 goals per game this season and should let some opportunities slide at home while also being able to create for itself.
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