In a Tuesday MLS first-round playoff match, the Seattle Sounders (11 wins, 5 losses, 6 draws) play host to LAFC (9-8-5) at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Seattle-LAFC betting odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets and predictions.
Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC: Key injuries
Seattle Sounders
- D Shane O’Neill (concussion) out
- D Brad Smith (adductor) questionable
- M Gustav Svensson (hip) questionable
LAFC
- D Mohamed El-Munir (not medically cleared) out
- F Danny Musovski (not medically cleared) out
- D Andy Najar (not medically cleared) out
- F Adrien Perez (not medically cleared) out
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Seattle Sounders vs. LAFC: MLS odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:35 a.m. ET.
Prediction
LAFC 3, Seattle 2
Money line (ML)
LAFC (+225) in regular time is what I am rolling with in this late-night match Tuesday. Seattle (+110) did not play well down the stretch, posting just two wins, two losses and three draws in its final seven matches, including a 3-1 loss at LAFC Oct. 12.
LAFC was actually the hotter side in the final days of the season, going 2-1-1 across the final four, while going 5-3-1 over the final nine.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 3.5 (+115) is a strong wager here, especially at plus-money. LAFC is a bunch which can score, seeing a total of 59 goals over the past 16 matches, or 3.69 goals per match. Seattle also saw a total of 49 goals in the final 15 matches, or an average of 3.3 goals per match. Look for plenty of fireworks here.
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