In one of three MLS games Sunday, Seattle Sounders (7 wins, 0 losses, 4 draws) visit the Colorado Rapids (5-3-1) at DSG Park in Commerce City, Colo. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Seattle Sounders at Colorado Rapids odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
The Sounders have looked unstoppable so far this season. They’ve yet to lose, and with F Raul Ruidiaz leading the way, they’ve outscored their opponents 20-7. They’re the only team in the Western Conference to have given up fewer than10 goals.
They’ll be taking on a strong Rapids side Sunday evening, though. The Rapids are 5-2-0 over their last seven games, so they have some momentum. Colorado is fourth in the West.
Seattle Sounders at Colorado Rapids: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Seattle Sounders +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Colorado Rapids -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Draw +260
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +105)
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Prediction
Seattle Sounders 1, Colorado Rapids 1
Money line (ML)
BET on SEATTLE TO WIN OR A DRAW (-125) because it has yet to lose, and this is by far the best value, even though Colorado is a formidable opponent.
The Rapids have some talent with 28-year-old F Diego Rubio leading the attack. He has 3 goals on the season and the Rapids have three other players with 2 each.
Betting against Colorado typically isn’t a smart play, but when you get that they tie or lose to the best team in the MLS for -125, you make that bet. Seattle has an incredibly talented defense.
The Sounders rank in the top five in save percentage, duel rate percentage and interceptions. Along with a top-two scoring option in Ruidiaz, bet on the Sounders to not lose.
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Over/Under (O/U)
“LEAN” on the UNDER 2.5 (+105) because, as noted, the Sounders have the best defense in MLS. The Rapids have given up just 11 goals through nine matches as well and don’t allow a flurry of chances, either.
Now, the Rapids hit the Over in five of their last six games, but again, the Sounders backline is that good. They hit the Under in four of their last seven contests.
The price is good for the Under, but it’s risky. If you look to play the total, lean to the Under and then go throw more on the Sounders not to lose instead.
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