In Saturday’s MLS action, Minnesota United FC (3 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws) visit the Portland Timbers (4-4-1) for an 11:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Providence Park. The match is televised on ESPN+. Below, we preview the Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Minnesota United FC enter on a five-match unbeaten run, going 3-0-2 since a May 8 loss at Colorado, including an impressive 2-0 victory Wednesday on their home pitch against Austin FC. Minnesota has allowed a total of just two goals during the five-game run.
The Timbers picked up a high-scoring 2-2 draw Wednesday on the road against Houston, and they’re a solid 3-1-1 across their last five matches.
Minnesota United FC at Portland Timbers: Odds, picks and predictions
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Minnesota United FC +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Portland Timbers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)
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Prediction
Minnesota United FC 2, Portland Timbers 2
Money line (ML)
Both of these sides come in on hot streaks, and a DRAW (+280) is the most attractive play on the board with a chance to nearly triple up.
Minnesota won the last meeting 3-1, but the prior meeting was a 0-0 draw September 22, 2019, in Portland.
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Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 3.5 (+125) is a value play in this one.
Portland is averaging 1.75 goals per match across its last four outings, while allowing 2.3 goals per match in the previous three. Look for another high-scoring match with end-to-end action at Providence Park.
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