The LA Galaxy (9 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws) head to Toyota Stadium to take on FC Dallas (8-6-8) Saturday. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Galaxy have slid down the Western Conference table the last few weeks, falling into 7th place. They have lost 4 of their last 6. With just 11 points in 9 road matches, playing away from home hasn’t been a strength.
The Galaxy are led by F Dejan Joveljić, who has 9 goals on the season. They do have impressive road wins at Austin (2nd in the West) and Portland (8th in the West).
FC Dallas, in 5th place in the West, is led by F Jesus Ferreira, who has 12 goals and 5 assists on the season – his 12 goals are tied for 3rd in the MLS. The only other consistent threat for the home side is F Paul Arriola, who has 9 goals. No other FC Dallas player has more than 3 goals.
After an ultra-hot start to the season, Dallas has tied 4 of its last 7 matches with just 1 victory in that stretch. Though the win did come in its last game, a 1-0 decision at 4th-place Real Salt Lake July 23.
Dallas has scored 18 points in 11 home matches, and has 32 goals overall against 25 allowed through 22 matches.
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FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy 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 3:37 a.m. ET.
- Money line: FC Dallas +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | LA Galaxy +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Draw +265
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Prediction
FC Dallas 2, LA Galaxy 0
Money line (ML)
BET FC DALLAS (+115).
FC Dallas went on a 5-match home winning streak earlier in the season.
While the opportunities fell for Dallas then, it continued to dominate, having more expected goals than its opponent in 4 of its last 5 matches despite not winning any.
The Galaxy rank in the bottom half of the league in save rate, so some of those opportunities may have a better chance of getting in.
Similarly, the Galaxy have lost 2 straight on the road and have been outplayed (fewer expected goals) in 3 straight. They are 1-2-1 on the road against West playoff teams.
FC Dallas has played well at home and not gotten many results while Los Angeles has played poorly on the road as of late. Put it all together, and at a plus-money bet, I’ll take FC DALLAS (+115).
Over/Under (O/U)
LEAN UNDER 2.5 (+110).
Both teams have adequate offenses and competent defenses. They boat have allowed Under 1.3 goals per game with Dallas holding its opponents to just 1.14 goals per game.
Both also sit in the bottom half of the league in shot percentage. FC Dallas has gone Under this total in 3 straight matches, while the Galaxy have dipped Under it in their last 2.
Each side also ranks in the bottom half of the league in shots against. They have solid defenses, and I’d back them limiting the other in this one.
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